Monday, June 11, 2007

Its been a week!!

Hi all!!
Well, the kids first week at summer school was a good one.
We have decided, however, that two weeks will probably be enough.
Our highlights this week were going to church Friday night to hear Bob Russell speak. He spoke on leadership and that meant a lot to Chris. Which, last week was his first week of classes and he is really enjoying it. Has already had 3 projects and is feeling a little swamped. Busy department, busy classes, and trying to manage home life.
He said what Bob Russell had to say about management meant so much because it came from another Christian. He is learning all the Lowes agenda, but to couple that with the Bible's perspective and practical suggestions from a christian is nice.
Saturday was a game for Nathan. The Coleman teams played each other, so that was fun. A lot of kids he had last year on his team were on the other team. I have some cute pictures of them visiting on base with each other.
Sunday it rained, so we headed to church with our rain coats. Got to go to the 9:30 service for the first time. It was different, but nice. Bob spoke on grumbling and how we should be grateful for all that we have. It was a great time. The kids and I went home and played. Hannah started to cough so bad that she almost threw up. She only slept about 4 hours last night, so needless to say, she didnt' go to summer school, but to the doctor.
Wow, how I love them!! Dr. Evans looked at her and her wheezy cough and put her on some albuterol and claritin to see if that will do the thing. We because of symptoms determined it was more like allergies overwhelming her system. He wants to see her Friday for a recheck.
We also got to talking about the visit of Bob Russell to our church and other things. It left me so thankful for having a fellow Christian for a pediatrician. Such perspective gives me so much confidence.
Nathan had baseball practice tonight, so we headed from Target pharmacy to Wendy's for some quick supper and off to the field.
His coach worked with him one on one to do hitting. He and Nathan worked for about 15 minutes before sending him to the field to catch some grounders. After that, he got his turn to hit. They worked with him there too and he hit quite a few. His confidence is building and they pushed him pretty hard. His coach said after practice that he saw so much potential in Nathan because he has such a genuine love for the game. He wants to really hone in on his basic skills and get him confident in his swing. He said, " I just know that when he is a star player in high school, that I will look back and say, 'I am the one who taught him how to swing'."
We came home and the kids crashed pretty quickly.
Tomorrow they will go to school and we plan to just hang out. Wednesday Chris is off, so we are going to go mini golfing as a family after school. Thursday is another game for Nathan. He is really excited about it since he got worked with so much today.
Friday is a church famly game night, so we are looking forward to that. Saturday we are planning on going to our first St. Joe Blacksnakes game. Sunday is Father's day, so we are taking Chris to Rib Crib. Will write you again then.
Also, I am going to start building albums online since it is so difficult for me to post pictures. I will be emailing you soon, if you are in my address book, with that website.
If you aren't sure you are in my address book, email me at arcmom65@hotmail.com and I will make sure you get the address.
Till next time, hope that you are striving to honor God with your life.

2 comments:

mary said...
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mary said...

what a busy summer! Sounds like Chris's classes are keeping him quite busy! But isn't it wonderful how God sends reinforcements just when we need them? Like Bob Russell being at your church to speak to his heart! How awesome! keep up the hard work Chris! We know you'll succeed!! :)
It was great talking with you yesterday angel, you are such a blessing to me!thank you for your understanding encouragement!
It was also wonderful to get a chance to talk with Nathan and Hannah! They are so funny!
have a great week! Love you