Hi, everyone! I was thinking how it would be nice to read an update about everyone. There are many of you in our class who I have not been in contact with, but I would like to know how you are doing. I think it would be great if everyone, who is checking this blog, would give an update - where you are and what you're up to. I will start...

I am living in Kampala, Uganda. My husband and I are working mainly with youth. We train young adults to mentor high school youth in the schools. We also teach discipleship classes and minister in various churches. - Angela

Baby on Board!

Aaron and I are expecting our second baby, due early April. We are very excited!

Becky, Aaron, and Samuel Bryant

July 18th Weekend

Just a couple pictures from our MN weekend.

Some '98ers meet for desert in early July 2008 at Jody's house:
Becky
Jody
Andy
Rachel
Jane

A couple lovely little one joined, too (-:

How was the reunion?

How did the reunion go? Did everyone who was on the "coming" list make it? Did you pick blueberries? I was sorry to miss it, especially after the origional date was going to work (by chance) for me, but I was glad to see all those that live in MN normally....

Potty Training

For all of you mothers out there, I am in need a little advice. Samuel is in the midst of potty training and he does great peeing in his potty. We rarely have any more accidents. But, pooping is another issue all together. For awhile, if planned it right, he'd go in his potty. But recently, he has been hiding in the closet, another room, or waiting until I put a diaper on for a nap to do his number 2.

Any ideas? How can I get him to go in the toilet and not in the closet or some other hiding spot? It's not that he doesn't know because he's taking the time to find a hiding place to go instead.

Becky

Saca Update

Hi all,

For those interested, there is an update on Saca and her son, Elijah, here.

If you don't know their story, I encourage you to read it. Our God is amazing!

REUNION FINAL DETAILS

Due to the high cost of airfare on the July 4th weekend, the reunion dates have been changed.

Join us to celebrate our 10-year class reunion!

When: Thursday, July 17-Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Where: Pine City, MN at Becky Bryant's cabin

(fly into Minneapolis/St. Paul airport and we can carpool from my house which is 10 minutes from the airport)

Who: Class of 1998, spouses, significant others, and children

What to bring: If you have space, bring bedding.

(Let me know if you need bedding and I will provide it.)

Games (indoor/outdoor)

Pictures

Old RVA movies

Cost: $30 per person or $40 per family

Travel: 1. fly into Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. I will pick you up and we can carpool to the cabin.

2. Drive to St. Paul, MN (my house) and we can carpool to the cabin.

3. Drive directly to Pine City, MN cabin.

Accomodations: 13 beds in the cabin (3 rooms downstairs for couples w/children)

Floor space in the cabin

Pop-up camper sleeps 6

Tent sleeps 4

We can get more tents

Small hotels in Pine City (you would be responsible for the cost)

If you are planning on attending, please email me for directions and to give me arrival times. rva1998@gmail.com or thebryants2@gmail.com

I will not be posting directions on the blog.

If you know that you are coming or know that you will not be able to attend, let us know in the comments section.

10 Year Reunion Update

Yes, it has been 10 years since we graduated from high school! It seems like just yesterday in some ways. 10 years???

Anyway, procrastinator that I am, I am having trouble finding the perfect reunion spot. The overwhelming response was the July 4th weekend. This is a busy weekend for resorts, camping, hotels, etc.

Here's my new idea. Please respond on this blog or email me: thebryants2@gmail.com with your thoughts. Be honest.

My parents have a cabin about an hour from the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport in MN. The cabin will sleep 13 people in beds, more on the floor. If you come with your kids, we have three bedrooms downstairs that are quieter and more conducive to kids going to sleep early. We also have a camper that sleeps 6 more, multiple tents, and there are small hotels in town.

Things to do: Swimming in the river at the cabin, or in the lake in town; canoeing and fishing in the river; soccer, croquet, badminton, volleyball, rugby, etc. in the lawn or in the fields in town; hiking in the St. Croix State Park(http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/st_croix/index.html); heading into the cities for a day at the Mall of America, catching a Twins game, shopping, etc; and catching up on our lives, just relaxing in the quiet of the rushing river water, the birds, and trees.

Let me know your honest opinion. This is a good option for the cost because there is no accomodations cost and food will just be a grocery bill we split. But, it is not an "organized" reunion with a fancy resort or huge events.

I only live about 10 minutes from the airport and can pick people up and then we can rent a big van to drive up, or if you drive we could carpool up from my house.

If you have a better idea or a better place, please, all ideas are welcomed.

Becky

moving on... & prayer for our classmate

Hey all!
It's been a long time...I wanted to fill you in a bit on the next big thing in my life, if you hadn't heard...no, not getting married, or having a baby, but I am moving to a new continent - I've accepted a job teaching 5th grade at the American School of Bombay, India, which I am super excited about. Here's the link, if you're interested:
My time in Ghana has been fantastically blessed with amazing experiences and phenomenal relationships both personal and professional. I'm grateful and excited to see what is ahead. I arrive in Mumbai on July 28th... you are all welcome if you happen to pass through. It turns out that Tim Jones lives a few hours north, so I am already looking forward to catching up with him.

Also, I wanted to ask you all for prayers for a classmate of ours who would like to remain anonymous. This individual is facing some serious medical problems, which are scary in themselves but the financial aspect is also a major concern. If you would like to support financially, please contact me - katangajane@yahoo.com - and we can see how to so. I believe this is an important time for us to gather together as a prayer community to ask for strength, courage, trust,wisdom and open hearts for friends, and for God to move in the way he knows best. Thank you for your support.

Take care and keep in touch. If you do happen to go through Ghana before mid-June, my home is still open...!

Jane