Boro Panthers

We are now offically Springboro Panthers. The boys have started school. Brett is in Jr High and Caleb is in half-day Kindergarden. Brett loves his German class, and Caleb loves his new teacher, Mrs. Fussnecker (she is kind of cute). I was overwhelmed by what Caleb will be doing the end of this year. He will be reading, but also writing and illustrating his own stories. Isn't that amazing? He loves riding the bus, and he keeps wanting to set his alarm for 1 am to get up and get ready for school. I explained, very nicely, that if he gets me up at 1 am, he would not be able to go to school when I got done with him.

We had a block party last weekend, and really got a chance to meet some of the neighbors. My next door neighbor, Glory, was deployed yesterday to active duty and had to leave her 2 boys behind, so keep her in your prayers. My heart breaks for her to have to be away from her kids. I couldn't imagine. Paden changes everyday. He is crawling, well, not really crawling, more like leaping or hopping around and he is into everything. I will upload more pics soon. I have discovered snapfish and it is great.

Brett is starting a young guy's small group study tonight about what it means to be a young man. It sounds like they will cover some very touchy subjects that need to be addressed from a christian standpoint as a young guy goes into puberty. John's life is crazy as he gets ready to open 2 new stores and change management in 2 other stores. I am getting ready to take a travel assignment in a hospital 12 miles from the house. I won't know what to do with a commute less than 30 minutes to work. Hopefully soon we can sell a house or a vehicle and save some money. I really miss my friends back home. Sitting down for lunch and venting to them usually ended up making me laugh, then I could face the day ahead with a fresh outlook. I find that I feel very isolated when life slows down long enough to sit down for a minute. Hopefully we can plan a get together soon. Till then, may God keep us all safe in his arms.