News from Iowa

I can't remember the last time I updated this blog. It seems likes "years" ago! Anyway, all the kids came home for Christmas and we have had a wonderful time. I just love having them all home. It is so relaxing to hang around, watch a movie together, or play games. Sometimes we just sit in the living room and read or play "fantastic contraption" on the computer. Jathan introduced us to this addictive, but delightful (free) internet physics game. Aleya loves it! Anyway, after lots of food, and fun, Kesse returns to college this weekend. Kyrie goes back next weekend.

Jathan joined the army reserves and leaves at the end of February. He is working for Faith Academy and teaching the science for our science teacher who is on maternity leave. He is having a great time writing labs and using power point and internet examples. His plan is to join the military, become a medic and get 750 hours required medical experience, take two classes, and take the MCAT during the next year. Then, he can apply to DMU med school, and if he gets accepted, the military will pay for his med school, and he will owe them three years. We are encouraged by his plan, but ask you all to pray for the challenges that the military will bring, especially spiritually. He is excited though.

We are praying for Grandmama Robinson as she is attending to a medical situation with her arm. We hope that her recent appointment went well.

Iowa is so cold in the winter, and this morning is no different. The snow remains on the ground, kind of dirty and grey, with treacherous ice patches that jump up to surprise you when you least expect it. I am not sure that I will ever get used to it.

School has begun, and everyone is working on getting back in the groove. January grinds slowly though. Maybe it's the cold that boxes in our motivation.

We are eager to hear from Mary Kathryn who is taking her trip to Europe this month.

We are rejoicing with Lane and Sarah who are expecting their fourth child this year.

Well, I don't have time to update on all the things that I have neglected posting, but I will try to keep this up more regularly now.

We are ever grateful to our loving Lord for His grace and goodness, and persevering strength to live each day with our eyes on Him.