So I should update everyone on a few things:
On March 7th, Josh was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at Delaware Community College. We are SO proud of him; he's doing well in school, working hard, and at the same time trying to start a Martial Arts Club for the college. He's almost there! And speaking of martial arts, last night (18th) at his Kosho class he was given the purple belt promotion on merit! Why, you ask? Because this weekend - at a seminar - he displayed a Kata that HE made, on his own, in front of several Sensei's and Masters. They were so impressed, he was promoted - WOW! Here's some pics...
His new belt...
To wrap it up with Josh, his friends - Teron and Alex - invited him to an Eagle Scout celebration last weekend. Josh played 'fashion designer' and they all looked so good, I had to get a picture. I'm so grateful that Josh is finding friends who are smart, responsible, and have good morals/ethics. It's nice to see!
Bethany has been working hard at school - she got A/B Honor roll (and we are going on a date soon) - and also hard at Lacrosse. YEP! From Field Hockey to Lacrosse, she's running another field, and constantly surprising me with her willingness to try new things. Especially sports!
That's her in the dark outfit - it is March, after all! This was their first practice, and she was doing great her first time out!
She also went to a birthday party for a girlfriend, and we took Vegan doughnuts so she could have a 'cake' thing. They were a big hit, she had a great time, and she was the only one with me the next day for church (I had cantored the Sat. mass). So she went with me to Michaels, and ... well, look what she did in the store!
The next day Hans and I finished making the doughnuts while Boo was at LAX practice. They really were delicious, and disappeared in short order.
And since Hans got A/B Honor roll as well, he too wanted to go to the movies, so we saw
Oz the Great and Powerful. It was good, but I was disappointed since they clearly designed it to be seen in 3D, and I hate paying the extra for what is usually an unimpressive 3D experience. But he liked it - and I made him take a picture before we went in. He's the pig monster...
AND lastly, his artwork was in the County art festival. Well, as he said: "everybody's art is in the show", but I'm still proud! Here's his... (bottom right)
I guess that catches us up. Cody is working late now, and next week I should be starting the tear-down on the kitchen with our sub-contractors. YES!!!! Finally, an enclosed, WARM kitchen. I'm so excited!
Love to all...
These last pictures are of the 'headband' game mom had us play. You put a picture in the headband, and then ask questions to figure out what it is while the timer is running. Rather challenging - I think I'll stick with Apples to Apples! But we had fun playing it, that's for sure!
Cody had his surgery yesterday for the kidneystones. It went really well, thanks to our AWESOME Doctor Volfson, and of course God (thank You)! He was home by about 1:00 in the afternoon, and has a stent in place, but he says he hardly feels that, and it's nothing compared to the other suffering he was experiencing. He stayed home from work today; we'll see if he's ready tomorrow. The doctor was able to laser everything - even the stone in his kidney, so he really should be all clear.
To wrap it up with Josh, his friends - Teron and Alex - invited him to an Eagle Scout celebration last weekend. Josh played 'fashion designer' and they all looked so good, I had to get a picture. I'm so grateful that Josh is finding friends who are smart, responsible, and have good morals/ethics. It's nice to see!
And since Hans got A/B Honor roll as well, he too wanted to go to the movies, so we saw Oz the Great and Powerful. It was good, but I was disappointed since they clearly designed it to be seen in 3D, and I hate paying the extra for what is usually an unimpressive 3D experience. But he liked it - and I made him take a picture before we went in. He's the pig monster...
...but I am SOOO excited about Pope Francis! I have NEVER been excited about a Pope. But Cody and I were just talking about his background, and for the first time since leaving NC, I feel hopeful for the Catholic Church. Maybe we can be more than what we've become - maybe we can finally have a faith with the people, instead of holding our faith over the people. I'll be praying for him. Perhaps Pope Francis is God's way of leading us to a better, more understanding, compassionate church. One where we finally stop worrying about other peoples 'sins' and shortcomings, and instead embrace one another in love. A church where we lift each other up to be the best that God wants us to be, instead of labeling our shortcomings. After all, there's only been one Man who stood sinless and perfect among us. And it isn't any of us!
