We DO have lots to be happy about, though...
John just spent a guys' weekend in the U.P. with Jalen, Luke, and Jonathan (Luke's friend). Papa John guided the men to the falls, which were neat to see in the winter. They didn't have enough snow to do much snowmobiling but they really enjoyed their time together and mom made her famous mac-n-cheese (SO jealous!!).
John is again coaching Parker's basketball team for the UPward league. Watching her grow as a team player, interacting with her buddies, and working with Coach/Dad make us very happy! Go Lady Hawkeyes!!
And in his new adventure, John is also coaching for our church's 5th/6th grade team, the Christ the King Jaguars. John has such a love for the girls he coaches and they really respond to him. The team is 4-0 so far and the girls (and J) are loving every minute of it! Go Jags!!
Team goals:1) Honor Christ
2) Play tough defense
3) Play hard
These girls are tough, intense, hard-working players with great sportsmanship and great love for the game and for each other. I just couldn't be happier about this team, the families I am working with as "team mom", and the character of the girls playing. Thanks be to God!
Mo and her buddy, Claire...
We've just finished up a large amount of paperwork in the last few weeks for the kids' schooling- FAFSA, report cards and required work samples sent off to our school in CA, application for Luke to enter a charter school next year at WCC, etc. I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel (hey, is that light SUNSHINE?!) and feeling more caught up than I have all winter. It is such a good feeling and I am looking forward to the fast-approaching spring season with all that pressure GONE! I love nothing more than to cheer the kids on in their interests- whether it's basketball, art, music, writing, theater, etc.- but sometimes (too often) I get too bogged down in details to just sit and hold hands with my hubby, appreciating all the joy around us. Today, I will take Father's advice... Don't worry, be happy! God bless!!
