Identification

Will followed up on his first concert, with an even more important day on Sunday. After seeking and praying, he decided a few months ago that he was ready to be baptised. He shared his testimony with the church and then was baptised by his dad. It was an awesome moment. He and his brother leave in one week for a month of ministry in Mexico City. We pray and trust that God will by His Holy Spirit bring to fruition the work that He has begun in these two cool guys. Yes, I'm proud.

First his testimony and then the baptism!--

A Big Day

Saturday was a big day full of important events. The biggest event was TJ (Mark's nephew) and Kylee's wedding in Branson MO. We spent much of the day thinking of all the family gathered for this special day, wishing we could be with them. It was also Uncle Brother Will's birthday. That is always a big deal!

June 21 is also the national Fete de la Musique in France. While I was up singing with the old folk in the town auditorium, Will was giving a three song set at the much hipper outdoor stage near the train station. A bunch of town kids and some of Will's friends cheered him on. Check out his performance a song he wrote himself called "Peer Pressure". He dropped his guitar pick about halfway through--that explains part of his stage demeanor.

Sunday was an even bigger day for him--stay tuned!

Time Keeps on Tickin' Into the Future

Today I picked up my first pair of prescription glasses. My! the computer screen is so much clearer! But it also means that age and time are creeping up on me. Just look at my little Princess. Six months from now she will be taller (and probably more clever) than me.

Some things, however, don't change all that much. My sweet roomie from college, Lia, came to visit two weeks ago. (she took the picture). Even though we have spent precious little time together in the past 20 or so years, her sincerity, faith, unique perspective and humor reminded why she has been a friend for all these years. One thing that I have missed is her way of describing the world around her. As an artist she speaks of line, form, color, space and perspective. I know that she opens my eyes to different ways of seeing and thinking.

So as we are winding down another school year, everyone getting bigger, smarter and older, I hope that I continue to grow, learn and hold on to dear friends!