On, Wisconsin...

Well, it looks like I'm not in Kansas anymore. I took the giant leap to Wisconsin August 27th. Mom and I made the short trek over a 3 day span. I think the most exciting landmarks we passed were in Illinois and there wasn't that much to see in Illinois! The first was the city of Metropolis, where Superman resides. The second was the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, but we didn't not have time to stop and see if we could find Superman or see any log cabins. We were on a mission: "On, Wisconsin!"

Mom stayed with me a couple of days as I got settled in to the Midwest. We made it to Milwaukee and saw my first Great Lake. Here we are on the shores of Lake Michigan with our feet in the water.



The best things about Madison so far...it seems like a pretty active town. I have really enjoyed getting on my bike and checking out some of the paths that go through town. I'm definitely not in the South any more. However, Midwesterners have a different niceness about themselves. For the most part, everyone is fairly laid back and real. It's been a huge blessing to find a church that I really like. Thankfully, I didn't have to search long...I felt like the first church I visited was a good fit.

Other fun facts about Madison. Madison is all about 'Going Green.' It has been interesting hearing about how they are making this transition. Also, Madison is very supportive of local produce and other forms of trade. Hence the name "America's Dairyland." Madison is also home to several local breweries. The Farmer's Market that they have on Saturdays around the Capital Square is a neat market that many local vendors come to. It is very fun to visit the square on a crisp fall day. Now I know where to go if I have an itching for any type of cheese. The Mendota Terrace is also really nice on fall evening.

We shall see...it has been a roller coaster of emotions so far, but I'm trying to believe that God is in the midst of my transition. He is faithful!