Update on the byerlys

I'm sorry! I'm the worst blogger ever! New resolution: 3 blog postings a month! I can do it! Here are the latest happenings from life in Athens:

-We had a wonderful christmas, getting to spend a few days with each of our families while also having some time to relax in Athens. Christina had to work most of the break but we were still able to have some down time to relax and be together. The highlight of the Christmas season for me (other than Jesus of course!) was my new eyeballs. All I asked for for Christmas this year was money to contribute towards Lasik surgery. I was able to have the procedure done on January 8th and it was the best decision I've ever made! I now have 20/15 vision and haven't had any complications whatsoever. I highly recommend Dr. Blue here in Athens. It was great!

-Christina has continued to keep busy with the coffeehouse. They have started having more events as a way for the community to come be a part of Two Story. They have had a couple of live performances from singer/song writers, as well as a Valentine's Day Murder Mystery Theater they put on this past Saturday. It was a blast! Students continue to pour into the coffee house and rave about the "homey"atmosphere it provides. Praise God for the wonderful things He has done and is doing through the coffee house!

-Freshley continues to move along well. We have had a great semester thus far and look forward to all the Lord has in store for us the next few months. We are taking 94 students to Jamaica from March 7-14. I can't believe how quickly it is sneaking up on us! The freshmen are super pumped and so are we. The trip got so big that we actually had to split it in half. So we're now taking around 50 students to Montego Bay and around 40 to Mandeville.

Thanks for all your prayers and support and I look forward to seeing you all soon!