Jen's Work Trip

I had the privilege of returning to my alma mater for the Virginia Festival of the Book. One of my presentations was at University Baptist Church on "The Corner" (see banner above) and another talk was with Jackie Gingrich Cushman (shown below at our celebratory dinner in downtown Charlottesville, VA, after we were finished). I enjoyed seeing dear friends from my college choir, Jubilate, and meeting Jackie was delightful.

Jen's MOPs Convention

Last year, MOPs International (Mothers of Preschoolers) invited Gary Chapman to again make a presentation at their annual convention. This time, he declined but kindly suggested that they invite me. I agreed, made my plans to travel to Nashville, lined up the Thomases to hold down the fort (thank you Gamma Beth and Pa!), and made the trip. I enjoyed participating in their conference at Opryland. I gave two talks about The Five Languages of Apology . It was a great experience for me and a nice little breather from changing diapers and wiping up things at home.

Jen's Oldest Pals

April 2009

I got away for a fun weekend at Glade Springs (WV) with several buddies. This photo was taken during out lunch at Tamarack.

Left to Right in photo above: Anne (3 kids, lives in Charlotte), Beury (3 boys, lives in Winston-Salem, (Me- 3 kids and living in Greensboro), and Kathryn (3 kids, lives in Lebanon, VA). Absent and greatly missed: Lizzie (one son, lives in Dalton, GA).

Associates in Christian Counseling

This photo (above) shows me at the (tall) podium for our annual Spring fundraiser (2007) in Winston-Salem.

I always enjoy our staff Christmas potluck lunch (our whole staff is shown here). Below, I made it to the head of the table, as we celebrated December birthdays (mine if near Christmas).

Lawndale Tea

My former next-door neighbor, Tracy (right) and me (left) at Lawndale's recent women's tea. I had the privilege of speaking to the 400 attendees about my book, The Five Languages of Apology. My sister, Elisabeth, was my date, photographer, and fellow gawker as we marveled at Tracy and the other ladies' fabulous table settings!

Below, you'll see me at the tea surrounded by friends Kelly and Kyra. Kelly W. and two of her teacher friends just wrote a very creative book that teaches kids how to solve word problems. Her title is The Power of the Medallion.