Soccer and Other Stuff

Soccer season is in full swing. Yesterday was the first game day, and it was just beautiful outside! The four older children play and between them we have 8 soccer practices each week and four games on Saturdays! For those of you who do not live in Turlock, the eight soccer practices sound really difficult to plan, but the practices are all within three minutes driving distance from our home. So the schedule really isn't as rigorous as it sounds. Saturdays turn into Family Soccer Day as we cheer each child on to play their best. I forgot our camera yesterday so next week, I hope to have some pictures up with children in uniforms.

How's Hannah? I haven't written much lately about how she is doing so I thought I'd give you an update. When we brought her home, we (and the doctors) saw several inconsistencies in her reactions, behaviors, and emotions. These inconsistencies have now bloomed more fully! She is a very spirited and charming little girl. (Notice the inconsistencies even in my description of her.) Dan and I just know that with her persistent and stubborn character and her charming personality she is going to win many souls to Christ! 

For those of you out there who are readers, I just finished the book Safely Home by Randy Alcorn. It is a work of fiction about Christians being persecuted; however, many of the events have actually happened. The setting is in China, but it represents persecuted Christians worldwide. I usually don't recommend books to people. You know, different strokes for different folks. But this book is very moving! We are SO fortunate to live in a country that allows us to worship freely. I know you all know this, but this book made me think even more about our religious freedoms. I am sure that there are those who are persecuted at work, neighborhoods, etc. in the US, but it doesn't even come close to those who die a physical death for Christ in other countries. Alcorn also reminds us of several other truths, but you'll just have to go get the book!