It's been a while since I took the time to share what's been going on in our crazy household!:) More than anything, our biggest prayer is that, no matter how crazy life may get, our hearts are at rest abiding in Christ! So, when I saw the sign "Abide in Him" I just had to get it! (if you visit Dayspring you can get one too! Not cheap...but well worth it, especially if you can find a promotional code offer!)
Bryan spent a good part of last week at the Shepherd's Conference...he had a great time away with 2 other pastors on staff and got a taste of summer as well! They had summer-like temperatures in Southern California and saw the sun in those few days more than I think we have seen it all winter!:) We are so glad to have him back...nothing seems quite the same (or as fun) without our very loved favorite man!
The kids have been doing a great job with their school work! This year has "run" so much more smoothly than past years...thanks to SOS and the kids ability to read! Speaking of reading, Titus and Caleb have been enjoying reading the well-loved Dick and Jane books. Both boys are doing great!
Micah was on a rampage to get ahead on his work the last few days and did 26 lessons/quizes in two days! When that boy gets something in his head, it's amazing how determined he can be! Another thing "in his head" right now is the start of the baseball season. He is officially a GIANT this year and is looking forward to another year of play!
Grace has had an amazing month of school and we decided that it was a good time to "make the jump" into grade 4 work and get her "all caught up". It sounds like an easy decision...but there is still a bit of hesitance. We don't want to discourage her by making her "school load" heavier when she was just starting to enjoy the "ease" of it. So, would you join us in prayer that God would give us wisdom and know when to push and when to back off?! She is becoming quite the young lady...really growing up all of a sudden!Samuel is one smart kid! He continues to excel at piano and masters his school lessons with relative ease considering we have not even hit the two year anniversary of his adoption! He continues to love hockey and is moving around the ice like a pro. He (and Micah) has the opportunity to play a hockey game every Saturday for 3 months starting in April and he is so excited!
You'll usually find Faith either reading or working on some arts and craft project. I recently pulled out my "Creative Memories" bin and let them make "encouragement cards" for others and she has had a lot of fun with that. A couple of weeks ago, she took some fabric and turned it into a couch and rug...SO CUTE!
Titus has been walking around as a sheriff the last few days! His imagination is such a delight to watch and that smile of his...lets just say I think he gets away with more than he should! :) In math, he has been working on subtraction and he is a whiz! Makes my "grading" job so easy!
Caleb officially has his first fever since becoming a Pichura! It felt weird giving him Tylenol! Poor guy...he is a bit miserable...and I am a bit dumbfounded that after almost a month of "sick" going through our house, it's made itself at home again! I had plans to head down to my parents (with the kids) on Saturday and spend the week with them. I am praying that the fever leaves quickly and doesn't invade any more of my kiddos...but I also know that "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it's the Lord purposes that prevail!"
Speaking of plans...we are in the midst of planning and packing for a move...not to another country, just about 5 minutes down the street!:) We can't thank the Lord enough for the blessing and opportunity He has given us to rent a beautiful home on a quiet street which "happens" to be right across the street from a dear family in their church!!!!! Someone asked the kids if they were going to have a nice backyard in our new house and one of them responded with, "We are going to have a STREET!" :) With all the rain we get here, we have learned this past year the value of living on a quiet street as opposed to a yard (because, currently, we do not live on a quiet street). The yard gets muddy and messy really quick but sidewalks and streets can be put to good use (bikes, scooters, and hockey) even with the rain! I'll be honest, the "moving" part already seems a bit a wearisome...but our hearts are so full of thanksgiving for God's wonderful provision!
"You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16:11
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Moving! Even when it is an exciting move, it is lots of work. We did a short move once (same neighborhood) and I think they are almost harder because you don't want to pack like you would if it was a longer move. It will be so nice once you get settled in your new place.