Football Fever

Sam had a great football year. He played both defense and offense (Defensive End and Offensive tackle). He loved playing - and often played over 90% of the game. Here are some pics of his football fun.

Sam's on the ground - he got the tackle!

See how he towers over his teammates!

Nanas

Sophia and nana had a great play date. Nana followed Sophia around as she tried the monkey bars, climbed up slides, and teetered on the totter. Sophia loves being outdoors...and the weather has been perfect. Two more days of school and both kids will be enjoying our first week off in Logan!! Can't wait. Grandpa will be tagging along to help as I have meetings with churches and committees. Grandparents are amazing.



All the glory of his family will hang on him: its offspring and offshoots—all its lesser vessels, from the bowls to all the jars. Isaiah 22:24

Sing Praises

My father came to sing praises today! He and I went to Sophia's classroom and sang songs - Puff the Magic Dragon, I like Bananas, My Bonnie Went Over the Ocean, and Hole in My Bucket. Then dad came home and played guitar with Sam. I had a moment when I really felt like the torch was being passed. Here's a few pictures. Thank God for awesome parents.





Psalm 147

1 Praise the LORD. [a]
How good it is to sing praises to our God,
how pleasant and fitting to praise him!

2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem;
he gathers the exiles of Israel.

3 He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.

4 He determines the number of the stars
and calls them each by name.

5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power;
his understanding has no limit.

6 The LORD sustains the humble
but casts the wicked to the ground.

7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;
make music to our God on the harp.

Dancing Time

A Time to Dance

I have been blessed to be close to my parents. We are still about 2 hours from Madison, but I have been able to spend quite a lot of time with them recently. It has been a joy not only for me, but for my kids -- Sophia and Sam love spending time with Nana and Grandpa. Thank God for great parents who are amazing grandparents...thank God for times of dancing!


Ecclesiastes 3:4 For everything there is a season...a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time mourn and a time to dance.

Friends

Friends

There is little in life more important to me than my friends - friends become a part of my life - an intentional part of my community. My children have many aunts and uncles not related by blood! I have watched some great friends move away lately, but I do not worry because I know I will see them again. My children have been blessed to make lots of friends in Iowa...here is Sophia hanging out with a couple of her friends from kindergarten.

There is no greater love than this, that one lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Lifted Up on Eagle's Wings

Wings of an Eagle

We went to Midland, MI and we were fortunate enough to get to take the car ferry across Lake Michigan. Sam loved standing on the top of the deck where the wind was so strong he was held up. He told me it was like someone was holding him up - like someone was actually making sure he didn't fall. I have felt that many times through my life, just as it seems that I can't stand any longer, God is there to lift me up.

Ah, kids are so smart sometimes.


But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Even Though I Walk...

Psalm 23

My Aunt Judy died on Thursday - one week ago. I haven't had time to do my daily photo blog, but I think God understands. I spent five days in Michigan, reconnecting with family and I had a wonderful time. I was able to lead in the funeral worship and sing with dad. It reminded me that we must take time to see people, let them know how much they mean to us, and show our love in any way possible. I love all of you!!






Psalm 23 - Though I walk through the shadow of the valley of death...I will fear no evil...Thy rod and staff comfort me.