Many of you know our friend, not just mine, Paul. He has been on my heart lately as he is preparing for a big change in his life. He will be coming home from Asia. I have been praying for his leadership while in country, the work he has been doing, his relationships, his re-entry into this amazing, but complex and very selfish materialistic culture called America...I am asking if you too would pray for him as well as the rest of our team returning. They are going to need an extra measure of grace and love from our Lord during this time of transition. Please reach out and encourage them.
Paul with our friend Gilberto at a Village Church staff Christmas party.
Paul and I on my 40th birthday. Denise and I offered "photo ops" all day long. What a great time!
Spring Break has come and gone, but what a time we had. Christopher and I left early on Friday and headed to Kansas City - Missouri not Kansas. My childhood home. My parents, four brothers and their families all live here. I have lots of nieces and nephews. They have been a great joy to watch grow up.
My oldest brother, Jim, has four kids and has been married to Margaret for about 11 years. Jordan lives in Florida and is college-aged. I remember him when he was a baby. My parents and I drove to Mountain Home ID where Jim was living at the time. The town it not far from Boise and sits in a valley at the base of the mountains. What a little guy he was. He was also the first grandchild to represent five living generations in our family. I'll have to find a baby photo and post it later. Brooke is going to be 16 this summer and driving! Eee gads. I can't hardly believe it. Such a lovely, caring young lady. Kendra is married with one son named Skylar. What a fun kid. Krystal is graduating from college this year and ready to embark on life.
This photo is of Brooke Shea and her cousin Rachel. 
Jim and Krystal playing Santa.
Jer Bear, formerly known as Jerry, formerly known as J.D., is the next to oldest son and has been married to Janet for - gees a long time! They have one daughter - Rachel. She is a very smart and helpful young lady.
This picture was taken a year ago at Christmas time. She is sporting new clothes from her Aunties.
Shawnie Pawnie Wawnie - oh he would hate and love it! What a nickname from our childhood. Shawn is married to Denise and they have two children. Megan recently got engaged. And Josh found football last fall and I think fell in love with the sport. He is such a loving young man. Kind of a flirt actually. Like father, like son.
These photos were taken at Christmas a year ago also - Megan with her mommie Denise; and Josh playin' pool. Shawn, Megan and cousin Lauren.
Well the baby of the fam is Markie Clarkie. He is the youngest of all five children. I of course was stuck in the middle, but we had fun! Mark is married to Alberta and they have two children: Jake who is a teenager (like Christopher) and missy Lauren. Jake loves sports and is naturally gifted athletically. Lauren is just cute. A girl who loves her "bubba" aka Jake.
Hello Miss Kitty was her fave!
The great thing was the younger ones were all on Spring Break at the same time! We had a great time going to the movies, shopping, bowling, and just plain hangin' out. It's too bad we live so far away...