Summer!....finally!

Summer is finally here! The girls were SOOOO ready for it this year - they have been counting down daily. But when the last day of school finally arrived, Kissa came home literally crying....sobbing. She said she loves her teacher and she is going to miss her too much. It was so sweet and I teared up too. She did have an EXCELLENT teacher this year and she will be missed greatly! This summer I am going to attempt a "summer school" of sorts with the girls. I've come up with my lesson plans and a schedule so we'll see how it goes! They seem pretty excited. The biggest challenge will be actually following through and carving out the time. I'm supposed to start another Masters Class in July......I'm dragging my feet.......but I may put it off until Fall. With summer trips, working my 2nd job, and the girls home......it might just be too much. At least that sounds like a valid excuse, right?

Hopeful . . .

A few weeks ago, our pastor mentioned a missions trip to Haiti that our church will be sponsoring next year at some point. I didn't think much about it at the time but then saw a special on TV about the current food crisis there. Now it keeps poping into my mind every time I look at the fridge and see a photo of Steven (a little boy we sponsor through World Vision). I have always remembered my missions trips with Word of Life and Cedarville and they were both life-changing experiences. I am open to the idea although it petrifies me to be away from my kids for that long that far away. If God provides a way, I am willing. Pray with me that He will show me what He wants from me and will clearly provide financially and for the kids to allow me to go if He wants...... we'll see what He has in store!