Maybe spring just makes a person feel insightful or thoughtful or brighter but it seems to us that it's not just the weather that's sunny lately.

Amanda
After months of financial frustrations, La Clinica might be on it's way towards some much needed help. Though nothing is for sure yet, Amanda may have single-handedly kept La Clinica in operation. Not too shabby for someone who isn't even getting paid. Amanda also celebrated her 24th birthday on Friday. She found a few little gifts from her ever-so-affectionate roommates and was treated by a good friend to a beautiful evening at a local fondue restaurant called the Melting Pot .

Heather
For the first time since leaving VS, Heather has found herself at a job that feels good to her. She's enjoying her co-workers, the lovely pond outside her building and, oh yeah, the work too. And to ice the grown-up world cake, her parents delivered her newly purchased car last weekend. She now sits behind the wheel of her cute new (used) Alero, looking an awful lot like an adult. Arranging a little trip with another lady from church, Heather also got to spend this weekend at home with her parents.

Tiffany
The day we never thought would come came last Sunday. The performance of Godspell. After two months of weekly rehearsals, endless notes and constant planning, SLMF performed the abbreviated version of Godspell for a packed house (they filled up all 60 chairs anyway.) Although we might be biased, we would say it was maybe the most beautiful performance you've ever seen. It was a tye-dye dream and a musical masterpiece. Tiffany can only describe this directorial experience as tiring, humbling and very, very fun. Just two days after Godspell, Tiffany jumped a plane headed to Colorado for the annual MVS retreat. Shifting from the humid, crowded city to the dry, scenic mountains was a bit sudden but not unwelcome. After a few days of hiking, sports, sessions, games and a whole lot of really good food, Tiffany stumbled back to our little house, pleasantly exhausted.

Sunny Days to Come
So maybe it is just the weather but, to us, it seems like things are getting brighter and brighter. With summer around the corner, we have an extensive list of plans for our last three months as a unit. Expect to find reports of outdoor musicals, endless festivals and maybe even some camping adventures.

In the last two weeks...
Tiffany

• has been very busy planning for Godspell and camp. In June she will be speaking to campers age 10-13 at a Bible camp in Minnesota. She spends a lot of time buried in youth resource books and jotting endless notes. Godspell is going well and Tiffany is excited to see how the last rehearsals and the performance on Sunday May 18th will go.
  

• visited Hesston, KS for her sister's graduation from Hesston college. It was great to be with old friends and get to spend time with the family.

• had a friend visit from Goshen. Tiffany and her friend Kevin had loads of fun exploring her little part of the city, eating Thai food and being lazy.
  
• has been preparing and looking forward to MVS retreat on May 20-23. Woo-hoo for Rocky Mountain Mennonite camp and getting a week off of work!

Amanda

• continues to give her all to La Clinica as they struggle through some financial difficulties.
• has also been working on her Godspell lines, solos and choreography. After some serious prodding from her directorial housemate, she's fully prepared to take the stage by storm while still looking dainty in her tiara and pearls.
  
• had great girl time with Heather and Rachel (a friend from church) when they went out Friday night for "Made of Honor." Thai take-out and a chick-flick, guaranteed good times.
  

Heather

• is very pleased with her new job! The new company she is working for has turned out to be a comfortable fit.
• has been dealing with the frustration of buying a car. No fun. Especially when the car is out of state.
  
• enjoyed Cinco de Mayo with Amanda and few other friends. They all visited St. Louis' little Mexico and headed back to the house for an evening of bean game-filled fun.
• is a dynamite stage manager for Godspell!
  

We all

• enjoyed Indian food this Sunday with Kevin and Clay.
• love the warm weather and sun. We're ready to spend some more time with Jude (our football), Andie (our frisbee) and Donnie and Marie (our bat and ball).
• are very excited for the season finale of The Office.
  
• will try to be better bloggers!