2009 Happenings! ( and it's April already?!)

Hello from Minnesota where it finally seems to be warming up! We have had a few "teasing" snow falls in the recent pass, but we're hoping that it is finally spring! The lake is completely thawed and the ducks are enjoying it, so that's a good sign.

AFLC Chapel on Campus- Jeremy's classes are downstairs

Spring should be here! This was taken about two weeks ago, and the grass is even getting greener :)

This is the middle seminary housing unit that we live in. We are the third one from from left to right. We have good neighbors too. :)

Winter 2009-

Is it really the last semester of seminary already? Jeremy and I wonder that every once in a while. He has told several people that when he was in Aircraft Mechanic School the two years went by quite slowly; but the three years here at the AFLTS seminary has went a lot faster than we anticipated. Still we are excited to see where God will lead. (more on that later :) )

The winter months were full of snow, cold, work, school, and spending time with friend(particularly the Boes, our next door seminary neighbors, playing Settlers of Catan)

Lacey has really loved nannying for Daakon who will be 4 in five months. He is such a good little guy and has a great family. Her boss is more like a friend rather than a boss and is really flexible on when she needs time off, etc. Daakon and Lacey have had some fun adventures too and it's been nice to get out of the house and do things. He likes Jeremy too and loves playing with him. It will be very sad when we have to say goodbye in May.

Age 3

3 1/2 years

At the Minnesota Zoo

In addition to school, Jeremy has spent some time working with Paul Nash and Lavon Bohling on building an airpane. As I understand it, it is a "kit plane" that they are putting together that will be shared by Paul and Lavon. As Jeremy has his Mechanic's license, he is kind of "overseeing" it. I guess the plane has to be 51% amatuer built and only 49% "professionally" built (meaning, since Jeremy has his license he can't do it all) It seems to keep them busy and they are making good progress so far.

Last month (March) my parents stopped by Minneapolis for five days and spent time with us. It was a lot of fun to have them here in our home and be able to show them around the area. We took a trip up to Duluth as well. That ended up being a bit chilly, but it was there first time up there, so hopefully that made it worth it. I'm not sure what there impression was, as they enjoy the sunshine and warmth. :) It had been a pretty horrible winter in WA though, so hopefully that was worth it! When we were in WA for Christmas, there was more snow there than here in Minneapolis. Go figure! :)

The end of 2008 "happenings"

Fall 2008-
Jeremy's first sememster flew by... He has enjoyed his Senior year in Seminary and the classes he has been taking. This first semester he had Greek at 6:45 in the morning two days a week, so I don't think he was too thrilled about that. Still, the time has been enjoyable. I (Lacey) have also appreciated the time spent with other seminary wives through the "Seminettes" group that meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. We have been looking at a book called "Surrender" by Nancy LeDeMoss. I also was the secretary this year which kept me on my toes with all that went on.
In September, we were able to meet up with my parents and grandparents for a weekend in IL. It was a short time, but good to see them whenever we get a chance.

In November, we were so glad that Dary and Anna Finck were able to make it up here from NC for Thanksgiving. We spent half the time here in Minneapolis, but also headed up to Roseau where Jeremy's mom and step dad are. It is great that we were able to see Cal and Lori so much this year. Dary and Anna are still located in North Carolina. They are trying to get out of the military on medical discharge, but it is such a slow process with the military. Pray for them! And for continued healing for Dary as he was badly injured in Iraq a couple years ago.

For Christmas we headed out to Washington for about a week and a half. It was a busy time with so many to visit, but it was wonderful to be home and with my parents and grandparents again. We were blessed with a gift of a very nice camera (NIKON D40) that will be of a great use in Alaska and wherever else we head to.

And that sums up our 2008 year in a nutshell! :)

CROWELL HAPPENINGS!

Hello! Welcome to our Blog!

We recently decided to write a newsletter to send out, to let you know of our experiences the last year. However, after we had written it, we said, "Why not just start a blog?" There are so many, if not everyone, who used the internet now that we figured this would be the easiest way. If you would like a printed copy of our newsletter though, let us know, ok?
Here we will try to keep you posted on the "happenings" of Jeremy and Lacey. We hope this will be a good way to keep in touch. Bear with us as we figure this "blog thing" out. :) Below is a copy of our newsletter.
Blessings!



Look! A newsletter from Jeremy and Lacey!
Yes, before summer was completely gone, we were able to complete our first newsletter; if not somewhat promptly after our first anniversary.:) Say, where did the time go? As fast as the year went by, it certainly wasn’t lacking in activity. Here’s a glimpse of our past year…… Enjoy!

The “Crowell Happenings” started August 18th, 2007, when we were married a few weeks before returning to Minnesota. It was an amazing time, and a privilege to see so many family and friends before leaving the wonderful state of Washington to go back to the AFLC campus in Plymouth, MN. Then started the journey….
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September 2007- We moved into our new home, which happens to be seminary housing right on campus of the school. How convenient! Jeremy started his second year of seminary, now happily married to a “Seminette.” (meaning he does all the school work, and I (Lacey) just have the label “Seminette” and get together with the seminary wives) :)
Jeremy enjoyed his second year of seminary, working alongside about twenty or so other students. They kept him quite busy, especially with all the Greek homework. It was somewhat of a challenge balancing his full schedule of classes, homework, working on planes and having a new wife on top of that! (He did a good job)
In the middle of September, after the house was “put together”, I started a full- time job as a nanny for a wonderful, Christian family of a little boy named Daakon. (pronounced like you are dockin’ a boat. :)

December 2007- Finals, Christmas, a wedding and Washington about sums up the events of December. First semester ended with a week of finals before taking off for home. It was a blessing to be able to make it home for two weeks. The Christmas season was a busy time for us. We celebrated Christmas twice as much this year! It was fun to be able to share it with both sides of the family; and having everyone so close for the time being. A few days after Christmas, a beautiful wedding took place. Jeremy’s mom was married to Cal Willard, and they now live up in Roseau, MN. We are able to see them fairly often which is a blessing.

January- May 2008- Good bye Washington residency! By the time second semester rolled around, we finally had everything from name changes, to Minnesota driver’s licenses, to figuring out insurance stuff done. (It’s a lot of work to get married! :) It was a sad day when the WA plates were removed, but change is good, right? (like snow that lasts until the end of April and Jeremy gaining a couple pounds from his wife's delicious cooking.)
Jeremy continued to work hard in both school work and working with FLAPS. We have been able to take a few “ministry trips” in the FLAPS planes this past year as well.
I carried on my job with Daakon, who gets smarter and cuter as time goes on. He definitely knows his ABC’s and 123’s! Thank you Winnie the Pooh!

Summer 2008- No school for the summer! It was such a nice break to not have to worry about homework for a couple months. We both enjoyed exploring a bit more of Minnesota, as well as taking a few trips. It was both a very relaxing and busy summer this year.
In June, my parents celebrated their 25th anniversary, and to do it correctly, we met them in California and took a trip to Disneyland. It was an excellent trip!
In July, a trip was taken up to Naknek, Alaska! The Cessna 175, which had been in WA getting repairs, was ready to be brought back up to Alaska. Jeremy and Lavon Bohling (who he works for at FLAPS), flew the airplane up to Naknek and Fern Bohling and I flew up to meet them a week later. It was a worthwhile trip, as we may end up there in the near future. It was nice to be able to get a taste of what work we would possibly be doing.

Now a year has passed since we “tied the knot.” It’s surprising once again how the time has just flown by. God has definitely blessed us, and we are thankful for the days He has given us. We look forward to this upcoming school year and how he will lead us for our internship year which will start this coming June. Lord willing, we will have another newsletter out much sooner! Until then…..

Thank you for your prayers and loving support!





Please pray…..
1. That God would continue to be with Jeremy in his studies and busy schedule.
2. For Lacey and her work with Daakon; that she would be a godly example to the little guy.
3. That God would provide health, finances and energy for this coming school year.
4. For the work that is going on up in Naknek, AK and the doors that are being opened.
And that we would know God’s will for our possible ministry up there in the future.




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