Weird hours

This morning I was up at 5:30--no, not to go to a new job, but to go to an interview with the financial person at Christina's new school. This man starts work at 7 am so Tim decided it would be a good time to meet so he wouldn't have to miss too much work.

I think most of the paperwork is finished now for her school, and we're looking forward to her starting there in the fall. The past two years at West were good for her and Mark, and we don't regret at all sending them there. But change can be good, too, and this school is smaller and closer to home, with a structure that will suit Christina well.

Last night, we dropped some friends off at a new job at 10:30 pm--they are serving as security watchmen for a fireworks display--so they brought their dog and sleeping bags to stay with the fireworks. So, we got home around 11 and let's just say it was a short night.

Before the drop off at 10:30, we had been at church for our outreach with the tree's--a place for teens to hang out and be discipled--teens who have struggled with a variety of family issues. It was a good night and dozens of teenagers were there. Our pastor was giving a wonderful presentation and was wrapping things up when suddenly a girl near the front had a seizure. It was pretty scary and 911 was called. We hustled out of the building to allow for more air--it was a pretty comfortable evening, but the room was full and it was a bit stuffy.

I think Amy (the young woman with the seizure--not her real name) will be all right. It was a moment for us all to come together in prayer and see God's healing as she seemed to recover somewhat before the ambulance took her away.

Life is certainly precious, and we need to live every moment for God's glory. Whether we're planning our children's education, dealing with a crisis situation, or lending a friend a hand, it's good to keep God in the center. Thank you, Lord, for your presence in everything.

Till next time,


Suzi