Deep Question

Tonight our youngest asked, "If God is punishing me, why would He break my arm?" This prompted a very long and deep conversation. I thought I would share the question with the few that will read this in hopes that it will prompt the reader to ponder the depth and breadth of our God's Love, Wisdom, Power, Majesty...

J

Weekend Landscaping Pain

Well, it was one of those back-breaking weekends and one looks forward to returning to work on Monday to rest "physically" behind my desk and computer screen. Thanks to Kraig for the rubbermaid trailer, it has come in very handy for jobs like this.

We put in several Crape Myrtle's, decorative grasses, ground cover, and some annual flowers.

We felt jobs like this are also for quality kid/team training. Our youngest of course got to stay inside due to her healing arm, where as the older had to endure the heat and humidity. She fussed for a while and then did pretty well.

Just one note about digging in the MD clay. The shovel or pick has little affect after 3+ weeks with no rain. Tip #1, create a large hole before planting (and all God's people said "Du". As I was working the second large hole...I couldn't figure out why the shovel was bouncing. .. I'm thinking, "I know I'm hot, sweaty, thirsty, and of average intelligence, but why am I perceiving that this shovel and pick are bouncing?" Moral of the story, don't pick a spot with a buried tire. God was training dad also (Patience, Perseverance, Slow to Anger...)

J

Kids at Camp

DW and I spent some time traveling while the girls were at SB2W this year. As you can see in the photo's YD had an accident which created quite the drama. She is doing ok, but we have a follow up Dr appointment Monday.


We visited 9 States on a whirl-wind tour. I met with a prospective new employer. Not sure how that will turn out. The trip also took them by a close friend and J's sister & brother-in-law.

The girls have now returned home. Today was a day of decompression. They are tired, but miss the mach 3 pace of camp. So it has been a bit up and down today. All for now.