Sundays....

The day began with a disappointment for Jared. His flight with CAP was cancelled due to storms.
This young man didn't let a storm or a skunk interfere with his planned early a.m. run. Now THAT'S dedication. ::snort::

Mike and Josiah went out in search of a local church this a.m. Josiah will be trying to find a church to call "home" here in town. This makes sense. Nostalgia at knowing this was one of the last times I'd have him sitting in our family pew caused me to click this. ::snort:: They LOVE ME! I was in the cry room - no one even knows I took the photo....and he will be back for things like Christmas and such I'm sure.....when the girls will be home too. Yippee!!


The rest of us planned Josiah's favorite meal while they were at church. I made Chicken Divan, Salad, steamed beans, and a big platter of cantaloupe. We enjoyed being together at the table. We KNOW Josiah will be back around the table again...but it was sweet to take a moment and realize that this is probably the last family meal he will join us for as a DEPENDENT!

Mike went up to the base. He needed to spend more time studying for another ACSC test. We've really not seen him much at all in the past 3 weeks. He takes another test in the a.m. Prayers are welcome. This test will be 4 of 6.....and they did grant him an extension. His goal is to finish it by the end of July. I pray.

Josiah and Jamin caught a movie.

The rest of kids enjoyed the pool.

I paid bills. I also took more photos out of magnetic albums. I'm getting sick of looking at them. I think its time to do a few digital layouts. ::snort::

We headed to chapel. Jamin drove and is getting quite good at handling the van. HE didn't back into any utility trucks. ::snort::

I got to talk with BreAnne and Krista! Have any of you had 11 yo's fly alone? The girls would like Arielle to fly out and drive back to CO with them.

Sunday means ice cream.

I have been thinking and praying a lot about all the changes coming to Josiah in the next week. I wanted to buy him something to commemorate the passage....to symbolize the changes.

I found the perfect gift. I got him a selection of socks and underwear...that will never need to be marked with tally marks, or rescued from his brother's laundry pile. ::snort::

Mike and the three older young men went to play basketball at a local school. The youngers played Settlers of Catan and are now in bed. Laughter is coming from the young men's room. Mike is working away on some more studies.

I'm going to call it a day. I believe.

©2008 D.R.G.

Krista's Package

Krista sent us a package from Trinidad. We have been watching all week for a time when ALL of us would be home to open it. That happened tonight after chapel.

Zander said he hoped it had what he wanted most in the world. Oh -oh. I said, "What are you hoping for Zander?" He replied, "A picture of Krista." Ah. Krista will be sending me some photos of her trip post haste. LOL

Jared claims first listening rights to the audio recording of GA Henty's "Cat of Bubastes".

This little man now has a place of honor on the entertainment center. Krista sent us a nice long letter telling us the significance of each thing.

We got some Trindiadian Oreos called Recreos....and some Caribean flavoring that I'll have to play with...and tar from the tar pit...rocks and sea shells...and a key rack.

Best of all was knowing that she thought of us while she was overseas. Thank you Ko-Ko - we love you!

©2008 D.R.G.