End of July

Today is the end of July and as the summer transitions to August, so our family transitions to the next chapter.  Tomorrow I will be taking the girls - Sumer, Savannah and Samantha- to the airport for a return flight to Denver.  Hard to believe 6 weeks have passed.  Our time together was amazing and I have no regrets as I feel I "seized the day" while they were here.  Our daughter, Lauren, was supposed to return this morning to Savannah, GA, but instead she is staying in Kansas City and returning home to Jena and I.  For those of you who know that story it is a wonderful homecoming for Lauren.  We are thrilled to have her home again.   In addition to family change, Doulos Ministries is finally eliminating the corporate office back in Denver, CO and with that decision, Jena's role as Office Manager is also being eliminated.  We are not sure how we will proceed as a family but I'll offer more information as we sort things out.   For now, please pray for direction and wisdom. 

Last weekend, my mom was in town for a short visit.  It was her first time to KC since I moved here.  On Sunday we drove out to Topeka for a family

 reunion.  That was a blast.  Great food, tons of people and swimming in Shawnee Lake.  Tuesday was  Samantha's 13th birthday.  More good times, including a lunch date at Culver's for a burger and shake.  Wednesday, a friend offered us 5 free tickets to the Jonas Brothers concert at the Sprint Center.  For a moment, I thought the girls may pass out but they collected themselves and proceeded to have a night to remember.   

As we head into August we have plenty of uncertainties but God remains steady.   It's easy to see life's pain like family returning home or losing your job but it helps to live in life's little moments.  A fresh summertime watermelon, swimming in the lake or even Jonas Brothers tickets.  Blessings!