Loss...

A young mom from our church was in an accident this weekend.
She was on a motorcycle where she and the driver were both killed.
Sara had not been around for awhile. She had a very difficult life, but she impacted those that she came in contact with.

If you have a minute, please pray for her children, they are 9, 4, and 2.

2 Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Larimer County

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Alex is now an official driver in the state of Colorado...

Last week Alex took his driver's license test. I haven't posted much about this process (even though I have some great stories) as Alex embarrasses easily. Does that stop me? Well, usually... no. This time I didn't want to mess him up as he practiced by worrying whether I would post everything he did wrong. (Please note: The test has been passed and I will eventually have to write about some of them. Honestly, the boys scared me at first.)

So what happened during the exam?
I'm so glad you asked...
Alex's license stipulates that he must wear his glasses whenever he is driving.
When practicing he NEVER forgot.

Though halfway through his driver's exam, he realized he did not have them on.
hmmmm... what to do...
Even though he knew it would probably fail him, he put his turn signal on, pulled over to the side of the road and told the examiner, "I have to tell you sir that I'm driving illegally. I am supposed to be wearing my glasses." He then adds, "I probably just failed, huh?"

The examiner told him not to think like that and that he could finish the test.
Not only did he finish... he passed.

hmmm... guess it's about time I get my Colorado ID too, eh?

Tikvah

About a week ago Brandon found a little bird.
I made this video to show how it tries to eat. Something happened during the making of the video and it became so much more. It was a very healing experience for me. Each time I watch it I cry. I wanted to share it with those of you who know Brandon well. I know that you can understand why my heart feels this way when I watch it.





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Some of the Most Beautiful People I've Ever Met...

The new date for Africa is sometime in July - because of the swine flu.

Now, I have to admit, I am so glad that we didn't leave yesterday. If we had, I would not have had the privilege of meeting two amazing couples from Rwanda. Africa is moving to a more fluent English language so they are here for two months to submerse themselves conversationally. We are the first stop in this trip and so the language is still a struggle.

I was a little nervous at first. They understand more than they can speak. One of the wives is pretty fluent and able to translate some of what we said. But, honestly... the uneasiness melted away as I began to talk to these beautiful people. There was a kinship with them. Something that can't be reproduced, faked, or imagined. They are as genuine as you can get and I can honestly say it was/is a pleasure and honor to spend the day with them. I can't even begin to explain what this has done for my excitement level for the trip.

I should also tell you that they also met Elmer and really enjoyed it. They even took turns making him talk - so much fun!
They even experienced a Blacklight Storytime! They were so sweet and blessed us with an amazing prayer afterward. I was so touched... I just wept.

I'm so thankful that I will learn as much if not more from these beautiful people than they could ever learn from me.

Right now I'm thanking God for showing me not only how big He is, but how far and wide His love travels. We truly are one family, one love and in one Kingdom.


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SCORE

The newest adventure God has us on...
SCORE - Reaching beyond borders to mentor, heal, & inspire!



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