8.25.2007

Saying Goodbye to Summer



Thanking God

All summer we've talked about how much we love having Candace, Derrick's sister, and Justin (her husband) here in Kansas City close to us. We've loved having some family close as well as becoming best friends with them. Lately though, we've realized how amazing God's planning was and how blessed we are to have them near. Anna had to get her gall bladder removed almost two weeks ago and Candace and Justin have been an amazing help to us. They, with Derrick, helped Anna get her classroom all ready for students, even though she wasn't going to be there. Along with that they took care of Bella for a few days and organized meals for us from our church family. They have helped us in so many ways it is impossible to name them all. Our church family has also been an incredible blessing with all the prayers and meals they've given to us. Anna has now almost fully recovered and was able to make it all day at work Friday!!






Back to a Schedule


Now that things are back to 'normal' our schedules have become very full pretty quickly. Derrick has started classes for the semester and Anna is back to work! Derrick is going to be pretty busy this semester with his classes and all the work they will require. Anna is loving her short drive to work this year and can't wait to meet her students this week!! We are both busy planning the church children's ministries as well. We thank God daily for all He's shown us and the purpose He's given to us in our lives.