a quick commercial

this is starting soon at our church.
call the office for registration: 513.683.0591

thanks so much to regina at lifeway for her help in bringing the main trailer to you. i only added our specific information.

long week

we all have them and we're not really surprised when they come. but, this has been a really long week. we've had work all day and meetings every evening.
it's hard to keep up. it takes its toll on everyone, especially the kids.
i always feel selfish when we cling to the small windows of freedom in these weeks. inevitably someone tries to schedule something in those spots. but, if it can wait until next week (which isn't so busy), then that's what we do.
i look forward to a time of refreshing this weekend with nothing to do. (and don't call me to do anything!)

Emmanuel, you are with us still today. grant us the peace of Your presence thoughout the busy times as well as the calm ones.

pix

here's one from early in the summer. israel made his stage debut as the Savior of the world--Jesus! we played the part of the christmas family for our church camp.

i'm only posting this picture because i'm showing a friend how to post pictures.