Seattle Condo

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RENTED.

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by Meredith Dancause

Graybar new hire

Have you ever heard of Graybar Electric Co.? I hadn't either till May of this year when I applied for a job there. Well I got it and started on June 11, 2007. Graybar is a Fortune 500 company with branches all over North America. We are an employee-owned company that is a "provider of electrical and telecommunications service solutions and products." Seattle is the NW District headquarters.

I work in the Financial Department. My job is quite diverse, which I like, so it is hard to explain what I do. My main duty is that of financial manager for about 300 commercial accounts. I establish creidt lines, ensure payments are made, and do a lot of problem solving to resolve payment issues. I also create financial reports, set up new accounts, and work with other departments as it relates to finances, especially accounting.

I realize this may sound boring to a lot of people, but I enjoy working with numbers and analyzing things so I have been enjoying my job. As well, I am getting the experience I desire which I believe will help prepare me for my long term goal of doing Business as Mission.

All Done

This not so interesting photo is the final moment of my Mars Hill Graduate School - Masters Of Arts in Christian Studies degree. With the click of the mouse at 3:32am on August 7, 2007 I turned in my final paper via email to Dr. Carl Raschke.
This is all my assigned reading for my degree. It represents so much...

Oops

Trish fell asleep and this is how I was greeted when I came home from school. It's diaper ointment!

Jocie is 2

Koen, Samuel, Jocie, Roxy, Matia

Guess what???

2-9er

That's our hotel behind my left hand
For my birthday present we took an overnight trip to Victoria, British Columbia. It was a three-hour ride on the Victoria Clipper. It was a relaxing time in a beautiful city.
Tanning by the pool

Class of 2007

I graduated today! I earned a Master of Arts in Christian Studies from Mars Hill Graduate School. I do love my school. It is unique and it is a gift from God.
I had the privilege of being one of the three student speakers. Click here to read my speech. I actually have three more classes this summer, but they only have one ceremony a year. I think my last assignment is due August 3rd. I enjoyed the ceremony much more than I thought I would. The chapel was beautiful, but it is hard to tell from the lighting in this picture. I was extremely nervous giving my speech, but I think it came out okay. I am glad it is over and thankful to be a part of the story of Mars Hill.

Me with one of my favorite professors, Dr. Dwight Friesen

Our Easter

We went to Vineyard Community Church which is the church we have started attending somewhat regularly. For dinner we went to the Dancause house for a tasty potluck and fun time with about a dozen friends.

Easter Progression

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One minute in the life of Roxy

By popular demand, a Roxy video clip. It is nothing extraordinary - actually pretty standard.

Mom time

My mom came to visit us Thursday through today. We had a good time, nothing really out of the ordinary, just enjoyed food, shopping, nature, and time together. Mom, thanks for making the trip - we appreciate it.

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Again, not too many birthday pictures. These are the only two - the coffee shop two blocks from our house where we ate breakfast and cherry blossoms on the walk back. For Trish's birthday present we went to the Melting Pot. YUMMY!

2

Yep, Roxy is TWO. We had two parties to celebrate our 29 lb, 36 inch daughter who has never had a haircut, talks non-stop, and loves putting anything or anyone to sleep.

Sadly, we didn't get too many good pictures, but we still have the best toddler ever.

Just one of those days...

This was one of those days when you are compelled by the weather to spend some time outside. This park is about three miles from our house. We are blessed to live in such a wonderful place.
Happy Swinging
She already has skills
Almost there

Katie

My niece was born today. Let's celebrate!

Kathryn Grace Dinkins
7 lb 12 oz - 21 inches
March 5th @ 1:02 p.m.

Ring around the Rosies

Click to watch video:Ring around the Rosies.

Stories

I really should record more stories about Roxy here to help me remember. With that thought here are two...

Today Roxy was flipping through My First Bible and coming across a cartoon image of Moses holding a staff says, "UNCLE JASON!" Where that came from I don't know.

I was going through a list of "What does a _____ say?" When I asked her for the first time, "What does daddy say?" she pondered a bit and I braced for what could be a telling moment. She answered, "I love you!" and my proud heart melted.

ABC 123 Videos

Click here to see Roxy sing her ABCs.

And here to see her count.