Finished!

Last Friday, I finished a big project that I have literally been working at off and on for five years. I will eventually post a photo but I can't yet. I can't even say what it is yet, because I plan to give it to someone who happens to read my blog. I just had to write about how excited I am to finally have it finished! What a good feeling!

Yesterday we worshipped at Mt. Auburn Christian Church in Cape Girardeau. We didn't realize until we got there that it was their Sunday to present their vacation Bible school program. What a great service! The kids sang that you don't have to be big, or strong, or smart or great for God to use you. You just have to be willing. It's a very elemental truth, one that most Christians learn early, but one that we often need a refresher in. It is such a joy to see so many seeds of Truth planted in young hearts!

***UPDATE***You can now see my completed quilt project HERE.

Bragging On My Kids

I know it irritates others when a parent talks constantly about their children's accomplishments, how wonderful they are, how smart, how cute, blah blah blah. So, I will try not to go on and on about it, but I am proud of my kids and this past week and a half they have given me reason. Josh and Emily both helped in Vacation Bible School last week. Emily, though, was in the classroom for 2-3 year olds and worked herself weary every night and kept her good attitude. Daniel, my cautious one who doesn't like to try new things, has been learning new games and actively participating in VBS and children's church. Josh took two CLEP tests and passed them both with very decent scores, earning dual high school and college credit in those classes. I didn't get photos of any of those activities, so in honor of Josh's academic progress, I dug out an older scrapbook page and scanned it into the computer. I had to do it in two parts and stitch the photos together, so it may not be the best quality.