A Merry Month of May

My plane to the Philippines leaves in a few hours.  Jonathan starts his new job tomorrow.  The other kids have begun their trip across Europe.  Looking back, it’s been a good month.

 

Hannah made it through graduate school with all A’s.  She could easily pursue her doctorate, but she’s tired of academia and is ready to enter full time into the work force.  Like her sister, Martha graduated summa cum laude and has sent out a number of job applications, not yet knowing where she will practice her nursing skills.  She will take the nursing board exam in July.

 

On our drive back to Texas, Hannah, Martha, and I traveled through West Virginia to New River Gorge National Park, where I proposed to Jan nearly 32 years ago.  Back in Texas we enjoyed an all-day graduation celebration on the 15^th, with about 40 of our family and friends attending.

On the 21^st, we headed to Santa Fe, along with David’s girlfriend (yes, you heard that right!).  We enjoyed touring Santa Fe, hiking in a nearby canyon, and hiking 6 miles up into the Pecos Wilderness where we got caught in a little snow storm.  On the 27^th, my brother, Steve, and I drove to Oklahoma and visited with several of our relatives.

Between trips and events we were able to have some good quality family time as we discussed various topics and just enjoy being together.  We have been so blessed as a family, and we know that it’s because many of you have faithfully prayed for us over the years.

I know it’s going to be busy when I arrive back in Iloilo in a couple of days.  I already have 2 training events lined up for the weekend.  But I’m so very grateful to have had this month to be with my kids.  Nothing has brought me greater joy than to see them grow into mature, responsible, fun-loving adults, who love the Lord and are impacting His kingdom for good.