Well, sorry about the length of time that has passed since my last posting. I can't begin to explain how very busy life was these last few months. School, sports, gymnastics etc... Now summer is here, school is out and we are enjoying the time at home, sleeping in, eating dinner at home, swimming... oh the little things.
Let me catch you up on a few things. The oldest child finished up her first level 9 season by qualifying for regionals in Huntsville Ala. It was absolutely a fun time. We stayed with my sister in Alabaster and the whole sister Clan went to watch her compete. She is now back in the gym working level 10. She will attend a college recruitment camp this August. Can't believe we are thinking about college!! Twin boy finished up Baseball, playing 2nd base and catcher. We were 2nd in the league and had a wonderful time. He was nominated for All Stars, but we turned it down. He wants to attend some basketball camps this summer and we are going on a vacation. The oldest child finished up the year with 2 C's on her report card. This was a extremely difficult year for her, juggling high school work & 18 hrs of gymnastics each week. I was proud of her struggling through. Twin boy finished the year as A/B honor roll and recieved several awards. Twin girl was once again highest academic average for the 2nd year with straight A's. (97 overall average) Whew... I'm glad we are getting a break from school work for a while.
Several things have happened over the last month or so, that have me thoughtful these days.
*I got to visit with my sweet nephew and his pregnant wife, who is pregnant with twin girls. They have moved to Raleigh, and I will definitely be going up to help out when the girls arrive. I also attended my brothers church, where he is an associate pastor. It is a awesome church.
*A dear friend of mine is currently battling lung cancer. She moved from our church and Albany to live with her children in Alabama. A few of us from church drove to visit her about 5 weeks ago. Since our visit she is not doing well physically, but is so ready to meet the Lord. She is such a strong and devout christian, loves and serves the Lord with her whole heart. So why does she have cancer? I felt very blessed to have been able to spend some time with her, before she started succombing to cancer. It was a blessed sweet time.
*The headmaster of my children's school, has resigned and is taking a job at a bigger school in S.Carolina. This was very difficult for our family and we have become close friends with he and his wife. His wife was the twins 5th grade teacher and such a blessing. So now the school is looking for a new headmaster.... again...
*Last but not least, something amazing is happening at our church. This last month there has been a big rise in attendance. We are growing, and it feels good. We have been through some changing times, but the Lord has always been in control and a very big part. I can't explain the joy and peace that is in our church family. Our pastor has such a heart for our Lord and our church. The Lord is blessing us over and over... it's totally amazing!!!
Well I'll close for now..... Happy Summer!!!!
