New Beginnings

Happy 2015! What an adventure the last few months have been! I started my position of 5-12 Band and 9-12 Choir Director at Edgerton Public School in Edgerton, Minnesota. I am glad to have a semester of teaching behind me. Our first concerts went well. The 6-12th grade concert can be viewed below. I am very fortunate to work with another part-time music teacher, we are learning the ropes together.

Life in Edgerton is very different than life in Aberdeen. I am enjoying the small town atmosphere. However, I miss the convenience of living in a city. I find myself traveling the hour to Sioux Falls on a regular basis to do my shopping and visit friends. As a matter of fact, this past week I saved over $400 with coupons, gift cards and discounts!! I think it's time for me to become a professional shopper, haha.

Over the holidays I was able to spend lots of time with family and friends. My traveling took me to Ellendale, MN, Appleton, MN, Willmar, MN, Homer, NE and Omaha, NE.

I had an appointment at the heart hospital on New Years Eve. They basically said they could do one of two things: 1) Continue monitoring my heart rates every three months or 2) Schedule a second EP study. The first option really frustrated me because I have had my heart monitor for almost three years. There is only so much monitoring one can take without receiving any results. The past few years have been the same routine...call in recordings, go to appointment, change medications/dosages, continue to monitor...repeat three months later. So, I chose option two. I have not heard a date yet, but hopefully the EP study will be relatively soon.

Hope you enjoy the 6-12th grade concert below!

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13