God is moving in Jadon’s heart. He learned this verse on Wednesday. Then out of the blue today he starts singing.
I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. -Revelation 19:11
My heart is well this Easter! Praise God for Jesus return!
-Chris
Jadon finished up Kindergarten in February before the Disney trip. When we came home he started First Grade! We are very proud of how hard he has worked this past year. He has grown so much! He has taken off in his reading ability; his writing has grown leaps and bounds since last year, and overall loves learning!
We decided to hold off on growing butterflies, for the Kindergarten unit, until the weather got warmer. In February our larva’s arrived! It has been so much fun watching them grow. I love this kind of learning!
Its blurring, but we got to watch two come out! Super cool!
The kids and I were able to go skating twice this month, ice-skating and roller-skating! It was such a fun field trip and birthday party! It brings back so many memories of skating.
Our homeschool group that meets twice a month did an art gallery in March. I love the creativity and diversity in the artwork. Rahab brought a framed picture of her R people, Jadon showed off his Lego Chain Reaction, and Esther brought her Paper Mache mask. All three of them also brought their Lego creations. They did a great job presenting their artwork to their friends.
We also took a field trip to the Tacoma Musical Playhouse on March 17th to watch James and the Giant Peach. TMP did an amazing job! We all enjoyed the play and I can’t wait to hear what they are going to do next year!
The last news in Homeschool Happenings is Jadon read his first chapter book! Magic School House series: Dinosaur Before Dark
-Chris
Cancer it is such a common word these days. Most people are affected by cancer in some way shape of form. It can destroy you physically, emotionally, or spiritually.
As my family walks through this trial I would be lying if I said I didn’t experience the depression, denial, or anger emotions. Of course I have experienced them. Do I stay on those emotions? I can’t it will literally eat me alive. I have to choose to focus on the LORD through it all. Some days are really hard to say God is good, all the time, God is good. But I know this as truth and I cannot deny it. I can say that because I look past the here moment and into the eternal moment where I will be standing with my Savior in Heaven. I praise God that my Mom who is facing the cancer will be there too! It brings a comfort to my soul as I watch the cancer try to destroy her body. She is a fighter! The cancer will not destroy her spiritually. In fact it is doing the opposite, it’s making her stronger. The amazing thing the Holy Spirit is doing is making others around her stronger as well. What an amazing testimony. Something the devil is trying to use to destroy our family with is making us stronger. I am simply amazed and proud of my Dad. He truly is the glue to our family! I can not imagine walking through this with out him.
No one fights alone!
It is all in God’s hands, and I am thankful for that!
I’m also, thankful for a great weekend with my family before Mom goes into surgery #2. March 10-13, 2016
-Chris
We threw Greg a surprise party a few days before his birthday! With my trip to ND and his trip to Nepal, it was the only day we could do it!
The kids did a great job decorating for him. They made a sign across the bridge and one for our bedroom floor. They also thought up games for us to play. Catch the parachute off the bridge and the other was find the airplane! I love how special they wanted to make it for their Dad.
The sign says Happy Birthday!
I made Greg lasagna, one of his favorites, and of course custard pie! I’m so excited to give him his gift this year, but it arrives on the 15th the day after he leaves. He will have to wait until he comes home! The kids bought some practical items this year, tie downs for the car, measuring tape, and a battery rechargeable unit for Nepal.
The next morning Rahab came down all dressed ready to dance. She had planned a surprise dance for her Daddy. Of course Greg had to join in! Love her heart for her Daddy!
Greg I am so honored to be married to you! I love being your wife and mother to your children. You are an amazing husband, daddy, tickle monster, the list could go on! May the Lord bless us with many more birthdays to celebrate together! Love you!
Chris