Caleb and his 1st grade class













Caleb imitating mom at the beach. Sunglasses, beach towel and highlighting books as he reads.
Caleb NOT imitating mom as he hangs out on toilet with his laptop.




















It is Sunday my "not really a day off" day. This is the day I work on my Bible Study and other odds and ends that I can't really do during the week. I go to my weekly chiropractor appointment which has done wonders in controlling a few problems, then I head over to Caleb's school to play with kids at lunch ( I should probably do the chiro after this playground session!) and then head home for lunch and concentrated think time. My Bible Study is on the book of Exodus but fortunately the desire is not for a lengthy historical account of each chapter but more a study on looking for God's tranformative power in each chapter. How can we connect and be a part of this story of deliverance? It always seems to come but Sundays are far from relaxing as I wait for the ah hah moment.
Last few weeks were quite hectic as we prepared for and then had our youth fall retreat. It went really well although I spent literally the whole time working out issues with the hotel. Overflowing toilets, no ho water, no towels, toilet paper and the list could go on and on! Then to top it all off as we were packing to come home on Sat. it was brought to my attention that some kids had held their own little private party in one kids room. Evidently one of the older kids volunteered to go find some alcohol and another graciously put up the money and in a bit pf peer pressure and stupidity and voila! A party. I was bummed and annoyed at the time consuming hassle they had created for me but am trying to see it as opportunities to press into their thinking a bit more as well as to demonstrate grace.
Looking forward to a bit of rest next weekend at the beach with some friends and Caleb, hopefully he will learn to ride a bike! Not sure why I am so anxious for him to learn that here in this crazy country but it just seems like and important rite of passage. Will photo for your entertainment pleasure.