Personal Update: Looking in the Window

This morning I sat down and planned some more blog posts but as I have turned to write them I decided it was time to be more personal today instead of a reflection or teaching post.  It has been a busy but good week so far this week.  We had our family pictures taken on Monday including the kids getting their pictures taken with both Sarah's parents and my mom.  It was neat to have them all here for the weekend, but it did make me miss Dad.    Monday afternoon, my #3 child left with my Mom to spend the week at Nana's.  He was so excited when he found out that he jumped up in the air! :)   We miss him but we are glad that he is getting this special time.  It has made things a little quieter here since #2 & #3 play together a lot normally and sometimes struggle with agreeing on the details of the play.   #4 is really getting good at solid food and its fun to watch him sit and munch on a piece of toast.  He's talking a blue streak too!  If only we understood the language!

I have been over to church more than usual this week between a Deacon's Meeting on Tuesday and going over to check in or help with the directory work.  I have a pile of directory work to do here at home too. But, the sermon is done, notes and powerpoint typed and kids quiz done.  Recorded a couple of radio shows and got one sent to the station.  With that and two blog posts plus several meetings with church people and getting the next series (sneak peek: its in Judges) outlined, it has been a fulfilling week of accomplishment.  Tonight is the SEM Team from NBBI at youth group.  That was so great last year.

Nick's got the lawnmower fixed so I am hoping to get the lawn mowed today before three different meetings ahead of youth group.  Then I'm sneaking out with a couple friends to see Star Trek: Into Darkness!   Fun little diversion for this Trekker after a busy week.  Tomorrow we are taking all the kids (Nana & #3 too) and joining with others from our Homeschool Coop to visit the Elephant refuge over in Hope, Maine.  It will be a good time together as a family and should prove to be both exciting and educational.

So, that's the drama at the Hall House this week.  I've probably left out plenty but when you only work one day a week, its hard to keep this type of news interesting!  :D  I'm very thankful to God for the blessings He has filled my life with, especially my wife and children, but also such wonderful ministry opportunities at church.