What a joy it was to be in TX twice in November! The first time around I got to attend St. Andrew's Men's Breakfast on Wednesday (thanks for having me!) and Super Wednesday where chicken fried chicken was the meal --- yum. It's always a gift to see the St. Andrew community. I also got to participate in my CPM Final Assessment where they voted for me to be "Certified Ready for a Call." I'm thankful for the support of my liaison, Julie, who was at my side during the assessment, and for my CPM liaison who supported me in many ways including that day. We celebrated with my mom, dad, Lisa, and my grandmother with lunch at Mazatlan after the final assessment.
Now that I'm "Certified Ready," my Personal Discernment Profile (PDP) is almost ready to be posted in the Church Leadership Connection (CLC) System. Once I post it, I'll be able to apply for church calls. I'm excited to see where God is calling me and to learn about various churches as I go through the process.
My second trip to TX was for Thanksgiving with my husband. Our whole immediate family gathered at my parents' house and I also got to see some of my extended Langford and Culp family, too.
The Charlotte Student Representative and the Richmond Student Representative (me!) for Union Presbyterian Seminary's Board of Trustees. This is on UPSem Richmond's campus. Behind us is the chapel where Charles and I were married last year (Watts Chapel).
Post-CPM Final Assessment with my liaison extraordinaire, Julie
Sun shining brightly in our eyes as we concluded our volunteer shift. UPSem students (and spouses, hi Charles!) partnered with Ginter Park Presbyterian Church to run a water stop at the Richmond Half-Marathon and Marathon. Charles and I volunteered last year, too, and it's a lot of fun.
Day trip to Washington DC for the University of Iowa vs. University of Maryland football game in College Park, MD. I surprised Charles with tickets to the game for his birthday. We saw his siblings, his mom, his aunt, and some friends while we were in town for the day.
Thanksgiving in TX with our whole immediate family and some extended family throughout the week.
Blessings to you and yours as the holiday season begins. Thanks for the continued prayers and support.
Love, Caitlin
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