Family Fun

Most of the time I am miles apart from my mother on Mother's Day.  However,  due to us being in the city for Caleb's graduation it was an extra blessing that we could spend the weekend with my parents.  With coming from a family of 15 children it is not that often when we are in the city and get to see all of them within two days.  What a treat it was to enjoy some great family time together!

Crossing the Finish Line

Last Saturday we had the joy of making a trip to Chicago to witness our oldest son Caleb, graduate from Moody Bible Institute.  Caleb has spent the last couple of years studying at Moody through their distant learning program.  It has not been an easy journey for Caleb as he has juggled working shift work, as well as being being a husband and dad and involved in our church.  He sacrificed a lot, especially in sleep, to finish strong.  However, Caleb graduated with highest  honors with his
Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies.  The morning of graduation Moody hosted a special breakfast for all the distant learning graduates and their family.  It was a very meaningful time and really added to the joyous occasion.  Before Caleb crossed this finish line he started the race in getting his Masters of Divinity in Biblical Languages.  If you think of him you can pray for him as he continues to juggle life with work, family, and his continuing education.  He finished his first Greek class and is starting on his first Hebrew class.  So the middle of the night studies continue.  Way to go Caleb!  We are so very proud of you!

A Breath of Fresh Air

With over half of our children living hundreds of miles away we greatly value any time we get to spend with any of them.  Last week Ruth was able to come home for five days.  Her life is busy as she works full time and is going to school to become a nurse practitioner. Therefore, it was so very special to have her home.  Since Ruth hasn't been home for 16 months she met Gavin and Evie for the first time.  😄 And it was great for the rest of her nieces and nephews to get reacquainted with their Auntie Ruth.  We made some of her favorite meals, enjoyed a couple of walks together, and of course shared many cups of coffee as well.  How we treasure the special memories we made together.