God's Beauty...

Bruce was recently in Canada for a business trip.  After working daily for 1.5 weeks...often until 1 or 2 a.m.....he and his co-workers were able to stop by Niagara Falls on the way back to their hotel after the final day with the clients.  Isn't God's creation beautiful?  Please pray that their hard work will pay off and the contract will be won, as it will really help his company. 

Changes ahead.....

As many of you may know, our family has big changes ahead.  This photo of Abigail, her fifth grade class photo, was taken at Wall Highway Christian Academy in April.  WHCA is a school that serves homeschoolers...we meet together for classes and do things that children normally do in a traditional school setting, but on a less frequent basis.  (Weekly classes vs. daily ones for example).

However, after six years at WHCA and six year of homeschooling, the Lord has made it very clear that we are to move away from homeschooling for now and move ahead to a different type of schooling.  So, beginning next year, Abigail will be a part of a traditional school body as she moves into sixth grade.  We are excited that we have found such a wonderful school...a private school that is focused on good education, building character, building relationships, and having respect for everyone.  She will get opportunities in art, music, pe, writing and many other areas in addition to the basic core subjects.  Since she is fascinated with learning Japanese and possibly with learning electric guitar, we will provide those opportunities outside the school environment (as it does not appear her school will be able to offer them at this time).  We will keep you updated on her progress..but we are sure she will do just great!  We have already met the principal and teachers and we know that she is truly blessed to be going to LLCA!!!

Soccer girl :)

What fun Abigail has had playing UPWARD Soccer this spring!  Though she has done this many seasons before, this has probably been her best season ever.  Coach Kuhn has done a WONDERFUL job of teaching the children some fundamentals...but also being a great encourager and Christian leader.  Abigail's confidence has grown and she has learned to enjoy playing the position of goalie.  She has only one more year of eligibility left.  We will request that she be put on Coach Kuhn's team again next year!!  Her last game will be this Saturday, followed by an awards ceremony...then we will hang up the cleats once again.  Seems like the season just started!! 

Easter Weekend.....

What a blessing it is to serve at West Huntsville Baptist Church!  On Good Friday and Easter Sunday morning, we were able to participate in a very moving drama called "Bow the Knee" for the second year in a row.  Bruce was "Marcus"..a pretty nasty guy.  Abigail was in the crowd scenes and sang along with the choir and I was a crowd extra, sang with the choir and had the honor of singing a solo called Via Dolorosa.  This picture of our family was taken just before the Sunday morning performance.

This very moving photo was taken during the crucifixion scene.  You could not watch this or participate in it and not be moved.

Mom and Dad came over for lunch after the Sunday performance :)  We are so glad to have a visit with them.

This was during the beginning of the Via Dolorosa scene...as Christ is being made to carry his cross..and as he falls.  Our crowd is visibly reacting..and I have to be honest...it was very hard to see and hear what was happening and still sing through it...but what an honor to do so!!