Christmas Catch-up

Well Claire and Nate both made it in safely. We enjoyed a few days on the Puerta Plata beach front, unfortunately the weather was rainy but we still managed to enjoy our time together and enjoy a little ocean waves.

When we got back to campus we started to get the Christmas cheer started with some Christmas music and planting our little christmas tree (it is reusable :)- small carbon footprint- dad Isaia would be proud)

Nate helped set up our Christmas table with the traditional Isaia Christmas story book, delivered by Claire. Nate even made us a few Christmas tree ornaments and we will now begin our Christmas decoration box for next year.

As Christmas approached we enjoyed a progressive dinner on campus complete with 6 different stops. The boy's house was in charge of chips and salsa and Josh did a great job of making a pico de gallo, similar to a recipe my dad likes to make (was also featured this plate at our wedding)

Then came Christmas Eve. The Christmas holiday was honestly a little hard at times but the campus was supportive of each other and I really enjoyed the holidays. Christmas Eve involved a good dinner, candle light service, some sparkling grape juice- which is typically a part of our Isaia Christmas Eve dinner, and the girls sharing their favorite christmas memory and tradition.

We then drug the beds out and the girls watched a movie and had a sleep over. I headed home before the movie around 10:30pm and Josh made us some hot chocolate (which my dad makes traditionally Christmas Eve) and started a new tradition of bollos (similar to a cornmeal dumpling)- which were very good dipped in the hot chocolate.

Christmas Day started with girls opening their presents and then we had a great breakfast prepared by one of the staff members. The girls took some time to paint and just chill with their new presents. Here is one of the painting our girls did. They all have such various talents.

The afternoon we went swimming in local lake that included kayaks and zip lining. Some of the students burned off steam playing basketball and tennis. In the evening we enjoyed a evening with Claire and Nate. We made a great pasta with homemade bread (recipe provided by mom Ramsier but definitely missed her strawberry jelly). It was very special and much appreciated to have some family here over the holidays. For dessert we went to a restaurant in the mountains and ordered some great desserts, flan, cheesecake, apple dumpling, and brownies.

It was for sure a different Christmas but special in its own way. I was challenged to continue to focus on the purpose of the holiday and birth of Christ. I was showered with blessings from having Claire and Nate, to thinking of the life growing inside of me. Josh made such an effort to selflessly give of himself during this time as I am a little more sentimental, to say the least. 

A Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good night!

Updates

And again it is almost a month since I updated last. We are enjoying our new home at the Larimar house. We have gotten a new little puppy to practice on. His name is Duke and he is a mastiff. He is a lot of fun. We have had him about a week and already he is growing.  He was very helpful in Christmas decorations... well maybe not. The girl's house has done a great job decorating. Here are some of the sights in the house.

Last weekend Josh and I enjoyed a Sunday off together! We decided to take a few of the boys to the beach about 2 and 1/2 hours away. It was a wonderful day and the waves were a bit bigger than usual so that was fun. We also have taken the youth to a place called Lagoona Dudu. It was beautiful water and most of the students enjoyed the day jumping off the cliff into the lagoon or zip-lining into the middle and then jumping.

Yesterday I spent my first birthday out of the country. It was a wonderful day. I got to sleep in due to my new schedule (working 4 days a week from 5-10:30 and then 2 weekends a month). Josh was able to get the morning off and we enjoyed a typical Dominican breakfast at a local restaurant here in town. smashed plantains (Mangu), salami, and fried cheese. MMM, and some fresh juice.

Enjoyed some phone calls homes, although calling still comes with complications due to service and me only being able to mainly make calls. I was graciously given a homemade carrot cake and cheesecake both wonderful. 

Baby and mom are doing well, and husband is treating me kindly! We are hoping to go tomorrow for another sonogram and possibly find out the gender. We will tell but not sure when. I am feeling very good and definitely starting to get the "baby bump" (maybe when my sister comes she will get some pregnancy pictures),

Josh's brother, Nate, and my sister, Claire are going to be coming Sunday morning and we look so forward to visitors over Christmas. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving but it is definitely hard realizing being away from family may become more frequent during holidays. We did have a big thanksgiving meal here on campus and were able to have a relaxing day. I think that is a good over view for now. God has been teaching and growing us both and look forward to sharing that also on here sometime.

December Newsletter

http://crosswindsyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RAMSIER-NEWSLETTER-DEC-2014.pdf

RAMSIER BABY COMING MAY 1ish

Yes, most of you hopefully know but Josh and I are praying for our little baby growing inside me. We found out we are pregnant about 2 months ago. I began going to a local doctor here in Jarabacoa. The medical care isn't exactly as good as the States but it is definitely not bad. I have felt pretty good over all - a little sickness when I ate food in the first trimester but now at week 16 food is very appealing again! I really haven't started showing much and have no idea what I will do when maternity clothes are needed... so ignoring that while I can. The walking of the hill has become a bit more of an issue so today Josh and I (plus some helpful students) move our stuff down the mountain in about a half an hour. Here is our new home:

This house is called "Larimar". It is named after the stone found only here on the island called Larimar. They have the same coloring. It is a large house but I think, at least for now, it is a great opportunity.

I honestly have been struggling the past month especially in finding the ability to thrive here. Due to being under staffed the hours have been long and finally in the past few weeks we have started conversations with the director about the reality of me needing more time off. And as God is, he has provided more staff starting Monday. I look forward to having a bit more time during the days as my energy has been pretty low. Meaning - hopefully a few more blogs too. 

We also have adopted a campus dog, Brea. This is our practice child :). She is definitely not the cutest thing you have ever seen but she kinda grows on you. Her owner moved back to the states so we said we would take her. 

HI BREA!!

She is about as cooperative as a child when it comes to picture taking too! This is about the 10th picture. (yes I know her collar is a little large and she is not looking at the camera, but at least she is not crying!)

Well I think those are mainly the new things for now, just quick recap: new house, new schedule, new dog, new baby and all the experiences and worries that brings. Welp I'm guessing you can guess what a main prayer request is: that the stable God we have had so many beautiful and faithful experiences with will continue to guide our lives in the newness that everyday brings.

Lots of updates so I think I will break them up into 2 separate posts. This one focusing on highlights of the month and special events. The past month and a half has been full of many moments of joy and blessing.

- October we were able to host my mom for a week here on campus. She was a blessing to us and the kids here.

This is a picture of mom and I at a local waterfall. 

At the end of the week the girls house followed mom to her condo on the beach at Puerta Plata. We enjoyed the weekend at the beach with the girls. They were so engulfed in the ocean. A few have never been or only been to the ocean once before. It is so fun to see how the girls truly enjoyed life. Chris, mom's husband, was able to join her Tuesday and then Josh and I spent a few days at the beach. It was beautiful! Here are some pictures from the beach:

This is a picture of the girls at our Sunday sunrise service on the beach

The campus continues to make progress on the house at a local community. I think at this point they have all the "siding" up. Mom got to help a little and realized construction is a BIT different down here.

Last weekend we actually got to visit Josh and his family and friends in Sardis. It was a 5 day trip, 2 of those days were flying but SO worth it. One of our good friends, Mariah Indermuhle, and our first cousins, Phil Maletich, got married.

We had a great trip back to the states. My cousins John and Amy joined us in Sardis and that time was so good to catch up with them too. It was a short but sweet trip. We got to see a bit of the fall weather and get a taste of the 30 degree weather we WON'T be missing terribly.

September Updates

Well I have fallen behind on blogging so I will start with most recent events and try to work backwards,

Recently we were blessed to host our first visitors! Jonathan, Kali, and Eddie (their 9 month old son) Sauder came Friday through Tuesday this past weekend. It was good to have friends here. Josh and I had about 2 of the days off together but one of us were working 3 of the other days. They were such kind guests as Josh and I realized it is much more difficult to host with our current schedule. We enjoyed showing Jonathan and Kali the different sights and our life here in Jarabacoa. The students enjoyed having another baby on campus. The Sauder family brought joy to the staff and students here.

Chichi - one of the other staff members in house helped us take Jonathan, Kali, and Eddie around Santiago and then back to the airport Tuesday!

Weather continues to be beautiful; cool in the mornings and evenings but hot during the afternoons. We have been enjoying some storms and still 90 degree weather most afternoons, perfect for river runs in the afternoons when we can either with students or just a few staff.

The last few weeks we have had a few sicknesses running around campus. I think I had a little stomach bug and Josh got the chikungunya virus followed by, we think, bronchitis. Getting a hold of the right medications and vitamins is a little different, although we are finding in ways it is easier. We are blessed to have Tina as a nurse reference here on campus. I am feeling much better and Josh is starting to feel better, although the cough continues to be pretty rough. We did get to experience a clinic ER experience in Spanish. We went with another couple, and the wife was able to speak some Spanish after she checked out her coughing symptoms. At this ER visit Josh got his chikungunya virus diagnosis and an IV for fluids (as chikungunya includes a fever, achy joints and bones, and exhaustion)

Also this month we faced the challenge of celebrating family birthdays from another country. Shout out to my brother Landon (turned 26 on 9/1), dad Ramsier, my sister Claire turned 21 on 9/29, and my mom. There are ways to get packages and letters out to family but we have still not figured that process out. As I told my grandma, if you want a card to get here possibly mail it about 3 weeks before you want it to arrive here.

Recently found luxuries or gifts. With Jonathan and Kali visiting they brought a care packaged from them and Tom and Jody Klotzle of Thai sauces, Ghardettos, and dark chocolate. We also found cinnamon mentos on the island and I have begun to enjoy ginger tea and cinnamon tea using ginger and cinnamon. We have not done too much exploring this month as it was a pretty busy month with working in the houses. My favorite thing to do is go to the river (about 15-30 minutes walk from campus).

Prayers:

Working with the students requires a great deal of patience and wisdom. We are learning a lot and desiring to be a support to other staff and the students.

Currently there is a great need for more in-house staff. We are praying for people interested in living with the students or just working with them during the day with activities or at school, whether it be full-time staff or even just interns or individuals that can only commit a few months at a time.

Looking forward to mom and Cris coming this month and Josh and I will have about 9 days off together this month.

Newsletter

Here is our September newsletter:
http://crosswindsyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Ramsier_September-2014.pdf

The past month has been busy. We have had a few staff members visiting home for a longer period but we are adjusting well. We have both been working long days but loving on the students.

Please join us in praying for:
*More staff
*and God's energy and love in our lives.

Jeff and Tina and Josiah are here. Olivia is coming Wednesday. We are connecting well with staff and love the Dominican culture - personally my favorite activity is ice cream from the local plaza (chinola (passion fruit) and coconut ice cream)

We have had some busier weeks the last few weeks. We have had 2 girls leave. 1 girl come. The boys have had 1 boy leave; 1 boy come. We are getting use to the ants everywhere and trying to mop and sweep our tile floors weekly at best. We do our laundry at the bottom of the hill and right now have decided a suitcase is best suited for the path up and down the hill with the laundry. We have been working a lot, as Josh is filling in for a full-time staff member. We are doing well for now but full weekends can wear us out quickly. Josh and I have been enjoying the river with some of our friends during the day when the students are at school or doing other activities. We had a fun adventure yesterday as we traveled to Monte Cristi. It is about 3-4 hours away from campus. It was a long day but a lot of fun. It is more desert like on that part of the North coast. We started the day by looking for artifacts and people were excited to find pottery and small conch shells. Some of the students and staff were also on the hunt for tarantulas and found them. After the artifact digging, we went to look for coins but everyone was starting to get pretty hot so we just ate lunch at this site. About 1 o'clock we headed to the beach! This was the most beautiful beach I had ever seen. There were no other people and it was enclosed on both sides with very large cliffs. Apparently there is a great deal of history tied to this town but I kind of forget most of that part. The waves were perfect. Large enough to hit you with some good force and drive the boggy boards hard into the shore, but a person could easily clear the waves and enjoy floating and swimming in the blue waters.

"That your joy may be Full" 1 John 1:4

I was reading in 1 John this morning and could not shake this verse. Also this mornings devotion focused on 2 Samuel 6 when David danced with immense joy before the Lord despite the disapproval of his wife. It made me ask the question, "When is a time in my life when I have felt or witnessed immense joy?"

Recently I traveled with a student to pick up her mother. This student had not seen her mother in person in a few months. As we waited at the airport, the student was very antsy, she was checking the monitor to see when the plane landed. After a time, we were aware the plane had landed so we stepped to the line where the travelers exit the airport. Now let me take a moment to describe the scene at this Santiago airport. The travelers step outside into a cleared path. This path is about 40 feet long and on both sides are family and friends watching. When your family member or friend appears you are able to enter the cleared area and greet them. At one point, we watched a young women come through the doors and start down this long corral. Her mother intercepted her and the women dropped her bags, began to weep and hugging her mother with much joy. As my student continued to watch for her mother, her mother finally came out, she first yelled, "mom" but the mother was not aware her daughter would be at the airport (she thought it was just staff picking her up since her daughter was in school during the time she arrived). When her daughter got to the mother they both began to cry and embrace one another. When the Prodigal son returns home there is immense joy and running and crying. Again when the Lord's arc of the covenant returns to the city, David weeps and dances with immense joy. When my brother surprised me at Josh and I's rehearsal (because I was informed he would not be able to be at the wedding due to his service in the Navy) there was weeping and hugging.

What do all these examples have in common? "HOME" There is something inside of us that desires a "home". Here on earth that place typically is better represented by people and emotions for me than a specific location. I reflect on this as again I find a new place in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic to call "Home". Someone commented about a week or so again how quickly I was able to call this place "Home". This is due especially to the consistency of the Trinity I serve. As I change locations, relationships become more difficult, He is always consistent. I also was recently informed a good friend and grandparent to many of my friends is on his way to see the Lord soon. I can only image the joy that will be witnessed when this man, Bill Hodel, is welcomed to our eternal Home by our gracious, righteous, loving Savior.

Our week

We have been doing well. We are getting more time in the houses and more familiar with rules, expectations, and other logistics. This week a staff member in the boy's house will be leaving to visit home for 2 weeks so Josh will be in the house more and taking on more responsibilities. I have been scheduled on the official schedule and will be working all weekend plus a few days this week. We had a great weekend. Rather laid back. I helped with musical worship on Sunday and then headed to the beach at Pourta Plata. We went with Jeff, Josiah, Jeremy, Heidy, and their daughter Taylor. Jeremy is a house staff and Heidy is quickly becoming a friend as we are both working on our language skills together (she is Dominican working on her English).

Random fact about the DR- cereal is expensive and they don't have corn chex cereals- I went to make puppy chow for a girls night tomorrow and I had to use oat squares and corn flakes. I mean it is still chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar so I'm sure it tastes good!

Saturday we were around the house, did some cleaning and enjoyed a game and pizza night up at "the Schumachers/el Jefe".

Pray Requests:
We got a new boy in the house - pray for adjustment
Josh and I will start to be working more- pray for our relationship with fellow staff, students, and eachother as we start up the learning curve
prayers for knowledge in teachable moments with the students

Sorry no pictures this time. I will work on getting some this week...

Our Next Project in the Community

We are actively connected to a community about 10 minutes from here called Majaguita (I have no idea how to spell it). We have chosen to work with this community due to their positive leadership and self-sustaining qualities. They have various sources of income, including agriculture and hospitality. They also have their own fish ponds and hydro-electricity set up. Our next few projects include replacing a bridge for the community and also helping a family rebuild their home which was lost in a hurricane. The last 2 work teams have been very active especially in the house project. They have treated the wood and the teams have carried the wood to the house. Now this doesn’t seem like a big chore HOWEVER, the house is only accessibly to the road by traveling down a steep mountain and then up a steep mountain creating a very strenuous project. Yesterday we completed most of the moving of the wood thanks to the team here and the CMA boys. This is a picture of the team from last week, they were such a blessing. Currently we have a team from South Carolina full of 21 teenagers and 7 adults here until Saturday morning.

 

The repairing of the bridge is a bit trickier. For now, we (as in Josh and our local maintenance staff member, Richard) have started by taking estimates of the amount of wood and financial resources that will be needed for this project. The first time we came to CMA, in May, we were involved in replacing a different bridge; although this bridge needs a bit more brainstorming as I believe some of the cables and supports are not as sturdy. Here is a picture of the current bridge.

(well I'm having technical difficulties so pretend this is a picture of a rickety old suspension bridge over a rushing river)

Looking forward to seeing Jeff and Josiah today, Tina will be coming in the next 2 weeks!  I think that is all for now.

This Past Week

We are continuing to enjoy the Dominican culture and those here at CMA. I am really enjoying the fruits, especially Mango and Pineapple.

Josh and I are both enjoying going deeper with staff and students at CMA. This week we worked in the houses Monday, Wednesday, and Friday shadowing. We have been going to breakfast, lunch, and dinners with those here on staff. We had a new family join campus on Wednesday. They have 3 children under the age of 4 and are our age! Andrew, the father, will be the new teacher on staff. We have spent sometime with them this weekend. We were able to clean our house Friday and we learned Josh enjoys mopping and I like to sweep so together we got the floors looking great! We have had a few more trips into town and Josh is getting more familiar with the area. We have gone hiking a few times (once just back on our mountain there are some good hikes). It has taken a while to slow down from our usual business and especially the business that crept in as we were preparing to leave for the Dominican but this place has quickly become home.

Yesterday was the Leo sale back home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was good to be able to see pictures but it was a bummer to miss it. I am sure it is only the beginning of missing things we took for granite. Josh and I are both feeling energized. As the first week we were tired from the weather, adjusting to foods, and probably not sleeping as well.

I can't think of too much else. Today we visited a family that is moving to Canada. They are at their last effort to sell all that doesn't fit in their suitcase. This feeling and place felt so familiar as Josh and I were experiencing this same emotions 2 weeks ago. As I was reflecting on this and other experiences in my life, I realized one of the greatest reasons for God's grace in my life is to pass on comfort for His glory and to energize others around me.

Looking ahead- Tonight our last team of the summer comes fully equip with 21 high school girls and about 7 high school boys and a few adults, we hope. I am sure they will bring lots of energy! Jeff and Josiah are coming down Tuesday!!!!  We are very excited about this- Josh is also going to start working with the horses on campus; possibly bringing home some good stories from whenever he starts riding them. There are 4 males here on campus and they have not been ridden too recently. Josh is going to start by just feeding them daily. Spending a few more days shadowing in the houses. And help wherever else we can. Looking forward to the week.

Tomorrow Makes a Week

It is crazy to think just a week ago we were still in the States. This place has quickly become home. Everyone is so willing and accepting of us. We have had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with the team here this past weekend. 2 of the older gentlemen on the team lived here for the first decade of their lives as missionaries; they have wonderful stories and their Spanish is very good. It is a pleasure to have their family here this week as part of the team.

Saturday we were blessed to spend the day with the youth pastor, Matthew, his wife, Jamie, and their one-year old baby boy, Gabe. We hiked all down hill to the water fall and then all UP HILL to the car. It was a fun little hike. Yesterday we went with the team to a different waterfall and were able to swim through it. That is where these pictures are from:

 

 

Sunday involved our local service which focused on "What is the purpose of God's grace in our lives". It is a convicting questions which encourages me to watch intently what God is doing in our lives. In the evening we went to a Dominican church (although the service was translated). This service focused on the forgiveness God has provided to us and the forgiveness we must pass on to others. These topics alone could have a whole blog on each idea and I will provide neither today :). Josh and I will be shadowing in the houses tonight (Josh with the boys; I'm with the girls).

 

All is good - God is faithful in ALL ministries. Praying for our family and friends back home each in our own ministries for the same purposes.

We have a mailing address...

Joshua Ramsier (&Kaitlyn)
3170 Airmans Dr. # 3039 CMADR                                      
Ft. Pierce,  FL 34946

This address arrives on campus every 2 weeks starting next Tuesday and then is picked up every 2 weeks; meaning mail is slow but it is set up now!

We will be getting phones soon. We have been able to use some of the apps but hope to have phones in the next week or 2 that we can call to the states with. Everyone is very friendly here; staff and Dominicans. We are blessed by the weather - it can be hot but in the shade and with some breeze it is very pleasant. The food is good and ... please add any questions in the comments!

wanted to get our view up

favorite part of this picture - the swing on the right - Josh's would be the Honda motorcycle.

We Are Here

Absolutely no problems getting down here. We were driven to the airport last night by Josh's brothers - Nate and Sam - We are currently sitting on the side of the campus mountain looking over the city and listening to some Caribbean music from the town. We were able to meet a lot of the staff members tonight and were provided some good dinner. We were able to get stuff unpacked into our new house and get a nap this afternoon. Josh made a friend with the horse on campus and I enjoyed swinging from a beautiful tree outside our home - pictures will follow soon. Thanks for all the love and prayers!

Dominican Bound

We are here at the airport,  bags packed, house empty and locked,  hugs given,  goodbyes said and a few different emotions surfacing.

As many of you know,  I LOVE airports.  They represent fun, traveling, so many different people and stories.  Today I have a little different feeling sitting here in the quiet early morning, waiting at our gate.  Yes, I am nervous for change and finding the new normal. Yes, I am excited for change and finding the new normal. Yes, we are peaceful about change and finding the new normal. Trusting God is leading us in all our ways.

We had a great last week in the states with a few close friends in fort Wayne and then Josh 's family reunion. I will try to get some pictures up here soon as we should be to CMA campus by 1:00pm eastern time. TODAY!!!

So Blessed and Moving Quickly (written on Wednesday evening)

We are going to be traveling to Sardis FRIDAY and Leaving for the Dominican next TUESDAY! CRAAZY!! We have been very blessed the past few weeks as we always are by friends and family around us. Yesterday- Tuesday, Josh had 2 friends from Sardis, Mason and Jason, come help move some of the large items down to Sardis and also donate some. My sister Claire joined in the packing and motivating effort by coming Monday night till this morning, There is nothing like sisters! She came following Josh and I's weekend in Roanoke. As we worked to pack and pack and sort and pack, I came to realize how much a person could really live without. There are a few things we may have to borrow or buy but for the most part we will pack what we can and learn what we need.

Last night we were able to share with Leo church family and friends about our moving to the Dominican and serving at the Caribbean Mountain Academy. It was a precious night and we were able to share the talking responsibilities with our friends Jeff and Tina who are moving to the Dominican for a year to develop the program and train a director. This is such a gift since they are close friends of ours. We set up for about 20-30 people, by the time we began the night there was probably closer to 70; we will for sure miss our family and friends here in Leo.

More FAQ:
Are you by the beach?
No. CMA is in the middle of the country in a city called Jarabacoa. It is in the mountains. The weather is beautiful and the waterfalls and terrain is lovely - COME VISIT.

Are you paid?
No. This position is 100% funded by donations and supporters. We are asked to raise support to cover our costs in the Dominican. If you would like to support us simply visit. crosswindsyouth.org/staff-support/support-us/ 

Prayer Requests.
Ways to pray are endless. Pray for Josh and I's relationships, with each other, with the Lord, and with the staff and students. Under pressure a person tends to become better or bitter especially in their interactions with the people around them.

I’m coming back into the blogging world. Some of you may have heard others may not. (it kinda feels like I’m getting married again and trying to tell everyone the news before someone else does… ) WE ARE MOVING TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC! After starting a new job as a counselor with Lifeline/Crosswinds in February, Josh and I started hearing information about a residential/boarding school for American children in the Dominican Republic named Caribbean Mountain Academy (crosswindsyouth.org). This ministry has a great appeal to both Josh and I. We both have a heart for hurting children and families. Our life experiences have shaped us in different ways but ultimately grown a parallel passion for people.

We were able to join a mission trip to CMA (Caribbean Mountain Academy) in May 2014. Since going on the trip we are excited God is continuing to open doors. We have been blessed to sell our house and find a good home for our dog. We know this will be an adjustment leaving friends and family we love so dearly. We love our neighbors and enjoy meeting those outside our front door here in Fort Wayne!

FAQ:

When do you leave?
We leave Fort Wayne July 18^th to go to Sardis for a Ramsier Family Reunion and leave from Pittsburg July 22 for the DR.

How long are you staying?

We are committed indefinitely. There is no time commitment this ministry requires. We personal don’t have any idea how long…

A little about the ministry…

Currently there is a boy’s house and a girl’s house. The students are committed for different amounts of time but the program typical is about 9 months depending on so many factors. There is a high emphasis on family and communication. Students have therapy with family over SKYPE at least once a week. Josh and I will be house parents. We will have the opportunity to work alongside the students, mentoring, teaching, and serving together.

I’m sure there are many more questions feel free to post them in the comments. I will be trying to post as I can, although I expect life to get pretty crazy soon. Also Josh and I will be sending out newsletters and update e-mails feels free to let me know if you are interested on being on this list.