It's Arrived!

Hey gang. Just wanted to let you know that Matthew Paul Turner's new book arrived on my doorstep late last week, and I'm finally getting around to perusing it- and WOW! It's typical MPT- humor and sensitivity rolled into one heck of a brilliant story about growing up fundamentalist. I'm so excited to finish it- and to remind you that we will be giving away one free (hardback) copy during the week of October 13-17, which is the same week I'll post my review. I'm so excited for you guys to have a chance to win it- I promise I'll think of a cool way you all can win it! Matthew's book is available through many retailers for purchase, so if you want, click here to preorder his book from Amazon. (Or wait two weeks & get it FOR FREE!)

In other news from around here, I was working out of the office Thursday & Friday with limited time for the Internet, so that's why it's been pretty silent over here recently! Thursday, our whole team traveled to Ephrata where we made calls allllll day trying to generate more buzz about 2009's work camps. We sent out a number of postcards a little over a month ago, and now are doing some followup to see if they actually worked. So, if you've ever participated in the Phone-a-Thon (fundraising opportunity where teens call people to raise money for CE- been there done that many years as a jr high/high schooler!) then you know what I'm talking about- a day spent at the phones is not exactly the most exciting of days, but it is worthwhile to make some networking contacts. It was also a nice day to hang out with Sam, Colleen, Mark, and Dave. We even took a break for lunch and headed to the Ephrata Fair, where I got to sample the locals rave about during Fair Week- a grilled cheese hamburger. All I can say is- YUM!

Mark, calling from his hands-free headset. (Such a smart idea!)

Colleen sorting papers & organizing- she kept us so organized Thursday! (Like always!)

Sam making calls.

Dave making calls.

Dave & a friend @ the Fair.

Sam, Mark, & my soon-to-be hubby talking & eating.

(Mark got icecream and it was SOOOO cold!)

Have a good one, everyone!