Celebrating!

We just recently celebrated Hannah's birthday. I won't tell you how old she is but there maybe a clue in one of the pictures. Women just don't want that information to get broadcast too much. We had to wait and celebrate her birthday until we got back from Phoenix. Hannah is still doing great. Nothing came about her kidney pain issue, so we still feel that it was a kidney stone that was causing the pain. Still on track for a June 21st delivery.

The Family with our new dog Kaiser. He is a German Shepherd, about 6 months.

Happy Birthday Hannah!

On April 3rd, we also reflected on and celebrated Susan's life and the impact she has had on us all. We were down in Phoenix and spent it with Susan's parents and with her brother's family. So we had some shared special memories with Susan. It has been three years now and it still does not get easy. But I can look at all the children and still get a vivid picture of the her energy, her love for life, her love for Jesus, her love for others. I miss her dearly. But she is in a GRAND place that we can only imagine. I love this picture of Raylene Brands, Susan and Laura (taken probably 6 years ago). Raylene and Susan are both in heaven now due to cancer. They both helped each other through the chemo process and blessed others along the way.

Sorry, I realized that this is a scanned picture and didn't have good resolution.

Sarah finished up her CNA schooling back in December. And yesterday, she took her skills test and passed. YAY! So we are also celebrating that with Sarah. She will now take her written exam next week. So be praying about that.
Jake is going through the process of applying for the Coeur d'Alene Police Department. He took the exam and passed it with flying colors and has gone through the physical fitness exam and passed it too! So be praying for that process too. He will make an outstanding law enforcement officer.
Jason just got back from California. He visited two universities down in the LA area. BIOLA and Azusa Pacific University. He will be taking his grad classes for Psychology. He really likes Azusa Pacific in Pasadena. Beautiful campus he said and really friendly students. So we will see what kind of scholarships and financial aid will be needed. He plans on playing soccer for them too. Be praying for Jason's plans in these college areas.
And me, I have been training for the Salt Lake City Marathon which is on Saturday. Pray for my trip down and for the run. I have been working hard on the training runs, so I am ready. In May, Nathan, Jason and I are doing the CDA Marathon. Sarah will do the half marathon again this year.