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What a week! Monday morning, 3:30..... Rick was out snowblowing over 18 inches of heavy white stuff. Mailbox was plowed down, power was out; no piano lesson for Kendra, and homeschool co-op ... cancelled.
Thus, a regular school day. But, Monday was really our only normal day!

I have been praying that God would use me and my family in some real way. I want to love people better. So, Kendra asked if we could give her friend, Kelley, a 16th b-day party Tues. She's going through a tough time and had a terrible party at her house. "Ya, sure," I said. Well, everything was going so smoothly.... until I was about to serve up dinner. Kell is pretty dramatic; and burst into tears, called her dad and asked him to pick her up! No, it wasn't the food; just a tough time in her life. Thankfully, she decided to stay, and we had a really good time.

Wednesday was a make-up school day for our co-op. We hosted the high school classes at our house; with kids coming around 2:30. Of course their younger brothers and sisters and moms were here, too. What fun! After class, people stayed for go-cart rides, sliding, ping pong, some played the piano and guitar, and then we roasted hotdogs and marshmallows around the wood stove. What a cool bunch of people!

Thursday, I had invited a homeschool mom and two of her children over because our Rec. director mentioned that this family would like to know more Poland homeschoolers. He asked if I'd call her. I did, she came, and we had a lovely time. Cindy has seven children, three grown. She and her husband attend the same church as some of our friends. They have a son Chris's age, so I really hope this could be an opportunity for him to connect with someone. This boy wasn't here yesterday, so we'll probably get together again.

Then, last night, the kids and I went to Mark and Robin's Bible study. Rick was at a late meeting with one of his reps., so couldn't be there. A man came for the first time, he attends our church, but may or may not know Jesus yet. That's one thing I love about our church, there are so many different types of people who attend; lots of opportunities. Anyway, the kids and I enjoyed the group, as well as having a chance to talk about faith, salvation, and other topics. It's a good discipleship-teaching class.

Today, I thought..... Friday, a normal day. Well, my friend, Nancy called and asked if I could watch her two boys while she went to work this afternoon. It was another chance to love people. You know, with all the activity, the kids still finished their schoolwork for the week, and we were all blessed! The crew, myself included, might be a little tired, but we are happy.

Tonight, we're wrapping up with a family movie.

Loving people is very rewarding.

activity update--Feb.13-09

I am at the library, waiting for Mariah's band lesson to finish, so thought I'd blog. The next few days, if all goes according to schedule, we will be swimming in the East Autralian Current of the Ocean of Life! Rock on, man! I need to get my house cleaned and food purchased before acceleration.... plus homeschool finished for the day!
FRIDAY
12:30-1:00 p.m - M/Band
2:15-3:30 - K/Track
6:00-8:00 -C/Basketball (coach will pick him up)
6:30-9:00 -Fireproof (movie at the church)

SATURDAY
8:00a.m.- mid-afternoon - C/Basketball tournament
8:00 -K/Track practice
4:15 p.m.-CJ/church practice for women's group
5:00 C/church
7:00 - Burgess' over for dessert
8:00 - Teen church

SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. -church (both services)
2:00-4:00 p.m. - The Event practice (Easter drama)
5:45 - friends over for supper

MONDAY
State Track Meet

I could get seriously overwhelmed..... but am not :) We will walk where God wills us in that moment. I believe it will be great!

One thing Chris has learned...... He likes basketball for fun, not for the intense competition. Next year, we will stick to Rec. games and not the extra tournaments.

OK, Mariah should be ready and I'd better get to the school.

January 31-Feb. 1

Last night, all of us went to Bates College and saw a performance entitled, "Shangi Asia". WOW- the college has many Asian students, so they put on a show demonstrating their native dances, music and costumes. Beautiful, fun and well-done. Even our 7-year old enjoyed it! Our oldest normally goes to teen church on Sats., and wasn't too happy to miss. She was glad she went, too!

College, sigh! We're thinking, exploring and praying about it.

2 years to go....

Rick update, update

For those of you who read my Rick update, I feel like I'd better update my update. Rick's cold has run its course, thankfully! So, he's full-steam ahead.

Of course, economic times haven't changed, BUT, we get to change through them. We all get to grow as people and as Christians, and my husband is growing. Work is a faith-stretching time; as well as the financial decision we have made to God. The Lord has never been unfaithful, though, SO, unless that happens, we will obey.

Just for the record, Rick and I are also growing closer as married -- best friends --. I'm thinking we're getting better with age.... TOO COOL! We've been married for 18 1/2 years! Other than becoming a Christian, it was the best decision I ever made!

That closes the Rick update.... for now :)