Sale, Soccer, Studies, and Sanity

The sale was a success-- we made almost $16,000! I have to admit, the sale was twice as big this time and I think it took twice as much out of me! I have regained my sanity (OK- so maybe that's debatable!), so now all is well.

In the midst of sale week, Luke started his second year of school at Otter Creek. He is in Miss Anna's 4 year-old class. He also has a "best friend" this year-- Hunter. It is so interesting to watch him develop socially, worrying about what people will think of him, etc. There are MANY lessons to be taught on that level, and we are just beginning that journey.

He also began his first sport- soccer. After the first game, he let it be known that he didn't like the guy with the whistle very much! He isn't nearly as good as some on the team, but for his first effort, not too bad. We have been taking him to the practice fields at night so he can work on his skills. This has been helping even if it just makes him feel more comfortable. This is also a journey we are just starting-- I see many, many sports teams to follow in his future!

Our new "young families" ministry at Otter Creek is underway! We are calling it the FOCUS Ministry- Families at Otter Creek, Connecting, Uniting, Sharing. I am thrilled that this will provide a place for all of us to meet and build relationships.


I started two new Bible studies this fall. "Living Your Life as a Beautiful Offering" by Angela Thomas begins tomorrow. I will be leading the worship times for that. On Wednesday nights I am participating in "Professionalizing Motherhood" by Jill Savage. It is a discussion group of other young moms trying to figure out what God has called us to do with our kids and while trying to maintain our sanity! It should be fun- if not good therapy!

ZOE conference is less than a month away! I am excited to sing the new songs with everyone and see how the worship leaders respond to them. Sheryl and I have made a commitment to each other to pray for the conference and those coming. We want to make sure we are prepared not just physically for the conference (knowing the songs, staying healthy) but spiritually-- making sure we appreciate the opportunity God has given us and to make the most of it to His glory.

So-- as usual in my life, one major thing ends and many other events jump in line on the calendar to keep me busy! But, life is good, and I am blessed!