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This afternoon we will be celebrating the graduation of our 2008 class. These students have been with us for two years and we will REALLY miss them. They are such great people who love the Lord and desire to serve Him on the mission field. They will be such a blessing and encouragement and it is with great joy that we will be sending them off to make a difference in this world. I will however, shed a few tears as we say good-bye to good friends. "May the Lord bless you and keep you: the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace."
Yesterday was Ruth and Titus' last day of school. They are both looking forward to enjoying a nice summer break. They both did well in their classes and we are proud of the effort they put into learning all they could this year. GREAT JOB RUTH AND TITUS!!!!
Well, I wouldn't say we are die hard rugby fans since we just watched our second game of rugby, but Char's team was undefeated and was playing their championship game. She wanted us to come and cheer her team on. (It was REALLY cold and I even wore my winter jacket and was still cold.) Although Char's team did not win they did come in second place in their division which covered quite a large area here in Ontario. I can't say we are understanding the rules any better then the first time we watched. It was actually quite amazing as one girl lost her shoe in all the tackling, but she went on to play for awhile until a penalty was called on someone. The coach was yelling out to her, "Ask the ref if you can go get your shoe and put it on." I once again walked away from the rugby game having a HUGE appreciation for any girl who can go out there with no padding or protection and still be left standing at the end of the game. WAY TO BE CHAR !
Ruth received her ACT test results in the mail and she is happy with her results. She did well enough that she is not going to retake the test and try for a higher score. She should be able to get into a nursing program without a problem. She has already started getting information from different colleges. So we will begin the process of looking into all sorts of colleges and universities. We would appreciate your prayer for Ruth and for God's direction as to where she should attend college.
Some how our boys have both come home from Bible school with more boxes and things then what they left with. Therefore our house is a little too full. This weekend we went through our storage spaces trying to downsize and get rid of unwanted and or needed things. So we started what seemed like "Mission Impossible". I am a bit of a pack rat and so this is one of my least favorite things to do as the task can seem overwhelming. Never the less we forged ahead pulling out boxes and containers in hopes of getting rid of a lot of "stuff". While we were doing that, our boys were also going through a lot of their things doing the same. It looked like we had a tornado through our house during the worst of it. However, our hard work paid off as we were able to get rid of a LOT of stuff and make room for some things the boys weren't needing at this moment but will, when they head off to college again. Hopefully it will be awhile until MI2 takes place!
Today was the last day of our normal Sunday School for this school year. Next Sunday our church will be starting their summer schedule and Sunday school will have a different lay out. Therefore I planned a little party for my 3rd grade Sunday School class. The kids were thrilled with the streamers and balloons not to mention the snacks. We covered many things throughout the year first and foremost their relationship to the Lord. We then talked of how we can show God's love to others. I also introduced something I call taking on "The Sibling Challenge". Each week I would challenge the kids to be doing acts of kindness at home to their siblings. I also encouraged them to spread this to their parents, friends, and neighbors. These acts of kindness were supposed to be things that no one asked them to do but ways they could show love towards others. I chose "siblings" as anyone growing up with siblings knows that it is something easier to be kinder to friends then your own sibling. It was fun each week for my students to be excited about something they did to help or encourage one of their sibling. I printed up a "Sibling Challenge" paper for each child to bring home and hang up in their bedroom for the summer to help remind them to show God's love to their siblings and others. Maybe you don't have any sibling s at home anymore but how about taking on the "Family Challenge", "Friend Challenge", or the "co-Worker Challenge" and spread God's love through your acts of kindness.
Titus' class is off on their end of the year field trip. There are four boys in his class and they have gone camping for a couple of days. It just so happens that we are having REALLY cold weather for sleeping in tents. However, Titus bought two sleeping bags, lots of sweat shirts, and his winter jacket so he should do alright. We are missing his youthful, fun loving spirit here at home.
Zachary has moved back home here. We were EXTREMELY full in the van on the trip home with six of us, all of our luggage, and Zachary's belongings. We did have to leave one box at my sister's as it just couldn't fit in the van. Now Zachary has been spending his days filling out lots of job applications as he looks for a job.
Yesterday I had an unforgettable experience. I took my daughter-in-law Kristina to her doctor's appointment. She was going in for a checkup but also was having an ultra sound. I was able to see our grandchild for the first time and hear his/her heart beat. I have had many ultrasounds but some how this was an ultrasound I will never forget. We have lost two grand children who we never got to meet. This precious baby has been prayed for even before he/she was conceived. Now to see this precious life, was so awesome! I was tearing up as I saw this little one. We are anxious to hold this little bundle of joy. Please be praying for Kristina and baby.
