Happy Birthday to the Natster!!

Ahh, our sweet little Natalie turned 20!! Yikes!! Say it isn't so!!

Nat is 20!!! May your days be Blessed! May God lead you, guide you and keep you in the palm of His hand!!

We love you Natalie!!

The Russians are coming, the Russians are....

Finished a wonderful week with my good and dear friend, Len, from Moscow. Who would have thought a train ride 15 years ago would lead to a wonderful friendship, and impact a nation?

Len was here to see what we do with the Online School, and if the potential exists to work together. Greg is a visionary, so I know things will progress as God gives direction and leadership.

It's a dream and prayer come true.

(Plus I got Len to shovel the walk!)

Happy Birthday David!

Our second son is now 17, well within his grasp of 18! We love David and he holds a special place in our hearts. Happy Birthday David!

Being Real

Lunch with Derek was great as usual. Everyone should have friends such as these...people you can be REAL with, and can speak your mind about this pilgrimage we are all on.

Brought to mind the following song by Casting Crowns:

Stained Glass Masquerade

Is there anyone that fails
Is there anyone that falls
Am I the only one in church today feelin’ so small

Cause when I take a look around
Everybody seems so strong
I know they’ll soon discover
That I don’t belong

So I tuck it all away,
like everything’s okay
If I make them all believe it,
maybe I’ll believe it too
So with a painted grin,
I play the heart again
So everyone will see me
the way that I see them

Are we happy plastic people
Under shiny plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles to hide our pain
But if the invitation’s open
To every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain
On our stained glass masquerade

Is there anyone who’s been there
Are there any hands to raise
Am I the only one who’s traded
In the altar for a stage

The performance is convincing
And we know every line by heart
Only when no one is watching
Can we really fall apart

But would it set me free
If I dared to let you see
The truth behind the person
That you imagine me to be

Would your arms be open
Or would you walk away
Would the love of Jesus
Be enough to make you stay

Joy in our Hearts....

What can we say? On this date, 12 years ago, God gave us a delightful little package whom we named Kimberly Joy.

Now she has been exactly that. Joy. Kim brightens up our lives in so many ways. And we look forward in great anticipation of what God will do with her and through her.

Happy Birthday Kimmy!!

С новым годом!

Yes, The Russian way of saying Happy New Year!

May 2007 be a year filled with health, happiness and the wonder of God!