Merry Christmas!

And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.
That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said, "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior-yes, the Messiah, the Lord-has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger."
Suddenly, the angel was joined by vast host of others-the armies of heaven-praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased."

(Luke 2:6-14)

It just keeps coming!

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Snow day fun!

Snow Day!

Selah with her new baby cousin, Rylee.
Rylee was born on December 3. She is a
beautiful baby with olive complexion and a
full head of dark hair.

Selah and daddy in awe of the snow.

Since we are down in the valley here in Portland we don't see too much snow. Consequently when it does snow people forget how to drive and a lot of places close. We got two calls today from people at church letting us know services were canceled all day. So, we are all staying in our jammies and having a lazy snow day. Hopefully it will build up and we can go play outside. Yippy for snow!

no voice

Selah got up here all by herself, and was pretending to write.

Selah and her friend Caleb. I enjoyed
taking care of you little C! Come over anytime!

Selah likes to point out body parts. She is looking
at her belly button in this picture.

One of many attempts to find the perfect Christmas card picture.
This isn't the one we decided on, but I thought it was cute.

So, every year I seem to get a case of Laryngitis. My voice box swells after a cold and I lose my voice for a few days. We jokingly refer to it as Dan's peace and quiet time. This has been by far the most difficult time, because I cannot talk to Selah. Thankfully Dan stayed home yesterday to help with Selah. I didn't want her to be scared by me not talking to her. And she was a bit confused. She would come to me and say 'up', and then when I picked her up she would look at me with a confused look, pound my chest and say 'mama'. Dan just kept saying, "mama is ok." Selah is just learning to communicate herself. Because her vocabulary is limited to 15 or so words she often has to find other ways to communicate her wants and needs. That is what I had to learn to do as well. So all day long was basically one big game of charades.
I must say, though, that my stress level dropped infinately because I was not talking. I did not have to worry about telling Selah no or come here dozens of times. Also, Dan had fun poking fun at me and I haven't seen him that goofy in a long time. I simply sat back and observed my little family. God knew my heart was feeling overwhelmed with life's many responsibilities, and I think this time I have with no voice has been a learning experience. Every moment is a learning experience.
In other news, last weekend we cut down our Christmas tree out at Dan's aunt and uncle's in La Center, WA. We decorated it that night once our wee one went to bed. For the most part Selah has left the actual tree alone, but she likes to steal the ornaments. So, only the upper half of our tree is decorated. I also tried to put wrapped presents under the tree, just to see if she would leave them alone...I should have known. The moment she saw them she was stacking them and hauling them off into the kitchen. So, at least she is interested in the shiny paper and bows. It is going to be such a fun Christmas!

The day after...

This video was taken Thanksgiving Day morning. Selah got a hold of Dan's bathrobe tie and was dancing around singing! So, cute!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! My aunt hosted it this year, so my mom, dad, grandpa, aunt (obviously), Nick, Dan, Selah and I all enjoyed the delicious food and hours of Wii entertainment, plus a little football along the way. Nick is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan, since he was a little boy, so he was thrilled they won! Selah got to eat some of the Thanksgiving dinner, because last year she was only 3 months old and basically slept the whole time. So, this year was filled with lots of activity on her part. Grandpa (my dad) got her a little toy car, and she loves cars so she was moving that thing all over the place. Even on Auntie Sonie's antique cabinet...oops. My aunt recently got a Wii system, so that basically took up most of our time. We each created our own players...mama sonja (that's me), Dan (hmm...I wonder who that is?), Joe Fish (Nick- his nickname since he was little), AICIRTAP (mom- family joke, but it's her name spelled backwards), Aunt Sonie (my aunt- her real name is Joanie, but when we were little we couldn't pronounce the J, so it stuck), and finally the funniest was my dad who we all helped create-$tMoney$. His character has a big afro, handlebar mustache, and aviator glasses. Anyways, we all had a blast!

Look for more Thanksgiving Day memories on our Shutterfly picture site.

Happy (early) Thanksgiving

Our little peanut!

I decided to post early for the Thanksgiving holiday, because I am not sure if time will allow me to do so tomorrow. So, for everyone who reads this I wish for you a joyful and food-filled Thanksgiving. Enjoy time with family, and most of all I pray that you remember the Lord's gracious giving. This past year for me has been so amazing! Our first full year with our beautiful daughter, Selah. God also provided a home of our own for us, and has allowed both of us to go back to school. He provides all of our needs faithfully and I am so blessed to be called a daughter of the King!
Also, Dan decided to contribute to the blog finally, and here is what he had to say,"I am excited to eat tons of food tomorrow, spend time with Selah and make her laugh." More deep thoughts from Dan to come...

the comedian

Selah and I were about to head downstairs after changing her diaper, and as we were walking out of her room I asked her "who's the prettiest girl?" Her reply..."dada!" Haha! Perfect comedic timing! As we rounded the corner to the stairs Dan was standing right there, and she had heard him coming up. He heard both of us and busted out laughing.

Good news

I have completed my Church and Ministry class. YIPPY! I am so relieved. Overall the class was enjoyable, but towards the end it was a very grueling and intense homework schedule. I had to write two 15-20 page papers. Yikes! Tonight was the final class and I had to present my papers to the class. I think I faired well as I received good comments.
The premise of the class was for us to form our opinion on what the essence and purpose of the church is. We also had to come up with an organizational structure, strategies, and systems to be implemented in the church. Lastly, what my role would be in it all. I found it to be a valuable and beneficial experience.

Side note: 42 days until Christmas!!

pizza and yogurt

When Selah was born I always wondered what kind of personality she would have, as I am sure many parents do with their children. As she gets older her personality develops little by little. I am so proud of her, but sometimes the things she does I just have to laugh and ask what are you doing. I wonder where she gets her little quirks from. I guess they are all a part of God's unique design in each of us. Today for lunch I tried to see if Selah would eat some pizza. So I set the cut up pieces of pizza along with her bowl of yogurt on her tray. She automatically went for the yogurt, one of her faves. Then I tried to direct her towards the pizza, however it didn't go so well. That is until she figured she could smother it in yogurt and then it was mighty tasty. I definitely had a look of disbelief for that.
Later on we were coloring, and she tends to carry the crayons away and then bring them back to me thinking she is sharing. One thing that she is improving on is listening when I ask her to do something, though. She definitely understands more than she speaks. The cognitive development of a baby still impresses me. Anyways, I asked her to bring the blue crayon that was on the floor back to me. She goes over to pick it up and holds it out and then swings her arm around and starts drawing on the wall. So, we had our first drawing on the wall episode. She thought it was pretty funny, especially when I started chasing after her.

Pumpkin Patch

We made our first trip to the pumpkin patch today with Selah. We got to go on a hay ride pulled by two humongous horses. Their names were Saucer and Dan, and they were Percheron draft horses from France. Similar to Clydesdale horses, but those guys are from Scotland. Just a little history lesson for you, as I learned that today as well. Selah walked around a bit attempting to pick up the jumbo pumpkins, but resorted to using them as a drum instead. As you can see above she finally found one that was just her size. We left with 4 pumpkins and 4 ears of corn for $11. What a deal, and fun was had by all!

We have internet again

We went to the park today and visited with Aunt Jenny and Uncle Dustin.
Selah rolled around in a pile of leaves with her dada.

She loves sharing 'doggy' with us. Actually
she is good at sharing everything.

One of Selah's favorite activities is to climb in this bin and look at her books.

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Hi folks! Well we broke down and finally decided to hook up to the internet. So, hopefully I will be able to post more often.
Since I posted last Selah has gotten even better at walking. She is a walking champ! Well we say she is a champ or a baby pro at everything, but that's just because we're so dang proud of her. Dan mentioned today that it is a bit sad seeing how fast time goes, but it is so exciting seeing her change. And we get a front row seat! She is getting so good at learning new words. Her latest word is 'bye bye'.
Dan and I have been busy with school. Despite our hectic schedule we find more time to spend together now than before, funny how that happened. I have such an amazing husband, who is supportive, helpful, devoted, and loving. I am so in love with my little family more than ever!

We go walking

We have BIG news!!! Our beautiful girl is walking!! (I'm a bit late with this post, but better late than never, huh) It is a wonderful change that has taken place in our home. Selah has mastered many new skills since her birth, but walking is a skill that actually takes her from baby to toddler. Many people have told me that this is the best age. But every age and stage she has been at I have loved, so I can only assume that as mom to the most amazing baby girl life will only get better and better. Her smiles, laughter, little voice, facial expressions, and her curiosity bring us such joy.

Where do I begin

So much has happened since I last posted. We are completely settled into our new home and loving it. We ended the summer with two fun camping trips. The first one was family camp at Eagle Fern Camp with our church on Labor Day weekend. Such a great time hanging out with our church family and getting to know everyone a bit more. Dan and I also were baptised that weekend. It was such an amazing, life changing experience.
The next weekend we drove down to Florence (no, not Italy...I wish). It's on the coast, and my grandpa lives on Woahink Lake. We had beautiful weather the whole time. Although, with both of these trips we found out Selah does not enjoy tent camping. She ended up in my sleeping bag each night after waking up crying histerically. I hope she gets used to camping, because we'll be doing a lot of it as she gets older. She did enjoy playing in the water at the lake, which I am surprised. Lately she has been very adamant about not being cleaned or gotten wet at all. I think it was the sand on her feet that felt nice.
We have both begun our ministries at church again. We both will be teaching the 3-4 graders in Caravan, and I will be teaching 2 and 3 year olds on Sunday. I am so excited to be teaching the children again.
So, there is a short update. We don't have internet at our place, so Selah and I travel to the school to access the computers there. If you need to get a hold of us it is better to call. I will try to update this regularly, though. As well as our picture site. Well toodaloo for now!

Our new home

We are officially moved into our new home now. It is so great! We have so much more room, and Selah has her own room. The first night it was a bit weird for me. I wanted to go in and sleep on the floor by her crib. We found the monitor, so I am able to relax a bit more. It's also great being in a community that is filled with other babies, and we get to see our friends David, Brittanie, and Caleb a lot more. All in all it was a great move. Everything has been a blessing from the Lord. With this move our rent has obviously increased, and God has provided for us through a promotion for Dan. I can't help but smile and praise God when I see the incredible ways He has provided for us through every new turn in our lives.

The not so fun doctor trips

I decided to take Selah's one year pictures by myself, since professional ones are insanely expensive. So we went outside with a few props and these are the masterpieces we created.
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Selah had her 12 month check-up on Tuesday. She is currently 20 lbs. 1 oz. and is 30 1/4 inches long. So, above average for height (85 %) and below average for weight (30 %). When she was first born I placed a lot of importance on those percentages, thinking that if she was 50 % or above then she is doing great. But after finding out she's in the 30 % for weight and that the doctor is not concerned at all I guess they aren't as important as I thought. Dr. Basco said that we have to consider both Dan's and my stature, both tall and thin, and those physical traits have obviously been passed on to Selah. And she's been gaining weight and height at a consistent rate. Being a new mom I often question whether I am doing the right thing, but it is always nice to hear we're doing a good job with our daughter. Dr. Basco said she is a sweet baby.
Our girl also had to get three shots and her blood drawn. I went alone this time and the blood drawing part was especially difficult. I held her in my lap while holding her left arm to her tummy and her head against my chest. One of the lab techs held the right hand straight out and another drew her blood from the vein in her right arm. She cried and huge crocodile tears just fell onto my lap. They gave her a cookie (a big moment for Selah, she can have treats now that she's a toddler), which she proceeded to throw on the floor. She is definitely asserting herself a lot more, letting us know her likes and dislikes.
We were also able to turn her car seat around so she's facing forward, now that she is a year old and 20 pounds (I guess you have to pass both those tests). So it's a lot of fun for us! I feel like she is more apart of the car rides, not just stuck in the back.
I got some unexpected news yesterday when I went to the dentist. I have been having pain in my teeth on one side, so I went in and it turns out I need my wisdom teeth pulled ASAP. They are impacted, which means they are pushing against my other teeth because they can't go straight up and out. September 11 is consult and soon there after is D-day. So not looking forward to that.
In other news, we're moving this weekend. YIPPY!!!!! We're so excited, but not for the actual moving process. It is supposed to be in the high 90's. YIKES!! Well yikes for the boys. Last time we moved I was pregnant so I had a reason not to lift heavy stuff. This time, well Selah and I are pretty much attached at the hip so I guess I won't be doing much heavy lifting for this move either. Oh darn! Well our next update will probably be after the move. So toodaloo for now!

Selah's party

Wow what a day! Today was Selah's birthday party, and we were so blessed by all of the family and friends that joined us in celebrating our daughter turning one. Thank you to everyone who came and have supported us this past year. Your words of encouragement and help in times of need are so appreciated.
We had a great time. There was ping pong, badminton, and food (which I'm told was good, thankfully). My mom and aunt spent several hours decorating Selah's cake, which turned out great. Thanks again mom and Auntie Sonie! Selah hesitated at first when eating her cake, but then grabbed a hold of it and started chowing down. She could care less about opening presents, but I enjoyed it. Until she can open presents herself I get to open double the presents and get double the surprises...not too bad of a job huh. She mainly wanted to hold the two gift cards she got to Ikea and Build a Bear. She's ready to go shoppin'! That's my girl! She also ventured into one of the boxes for a bit and crawled into a big gift bag. So adorable!
Now she is sleeping peacefully, and I am about to do the same. Goodnight all! Sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bite!

Happy 1st Birthday Selah!!!

Today is our daughter's first birthday. So many people have asked me if the year has just zoomed by, and yes it has. I still remember so clearly our time in the hospital, but that will probably be something I always remember like it just happened. Leading up to this day I must admit I have been a bit sad, but also excited for this milestone as well. I am proud of Selah for all that she has accomplished. Dan and I laid in bed last night reflecting over this past year with our daughter. From the day she was born and her cry was the most beautiful sound to us, to her struggles with rolling over all of the way, our excitement when she said her first word (which was mama), and when she sat up all of the way by herself...just to name a few. There have been so many memories of tears and celebrations. Seeing her unique personality develop is and will always be a blessing. She is a child of God with incredible gifts and talents to share with the world and I can't wait to see them unfold. You may ask why I would be sad, well because I realize that this newborn/infant stage is finished. Little by little she is becoming more self sufficient, but I know in the end that is what I want for my daughter, for her to grow up and be a confident young woman able to succeed in this world with the Lord as her guide.
The day began with breakfast, pancakes, eggs, and blueberries. Yumm Yummm!! Then she went down for a nap while I baked her birthday cake. After that we were off to the zoo. It was a perfect day! Selah was more aware and excited to see the animals this time. As I mentioned in a previous post she has learned how to say doggy and just as I suspected every animal at the zoo was a doggy. She even came home with a stuffed wolf from daddy. She was all tuckered out by the end of the day and fell asleep in daddy's arms, which is a rare thing, because she is a mover. While Dan went to get the car I got to hold her for a while too. To me, holding my beautiful sleeping daughter was the best part of the day.
I can only imagine what the years to follow will be like if this past year has been a blast!...sign...I love being a mom! I love you soooo much Selah! Happy Birthday!

Quote of the day

Dan referring to the many unfortunate events taking place in our home lately..."It's like we're in a freakin' episode of National Geographic!"

Our home is being overtaken by mice (thanks to the neighbors for cleaning out their weed patch), and one made eye contact with me as I was trying to catch it. Also, an infestation of spiders outside which have decided to journey inside. Has anyone else noticed the increase in spiders this season? Our bathroom has become the bug hangout spot at night.
Also, we have a leaky pipe under the kitchen sink and the AC broke. I guess it's a little good bye gift before we move out.

Idaho Trip

Uncle Nick reading to Selah. Everyone helped take care of Selah, so I actually got some time to relax. Thanks everyone!

The view from our cabin, the Payette River.

The cabin. Downstairs was an open living room and kitchen. Upstairs was the three bedrooms, a common sleeping area, and a bathroom. Having the rooms so close did cause some problems, though. Selah got up every morning at 6:00 and then woke everyone else up by talking.

View of the hot springs from the top. We had to cross the river, because the hot springs were on the other side.

Selah and I wading in the river.

We've been back from Garden Valley, Idaho for a week now. We had such a great time! Dan and I realized that we hadn't been on a vacation in two years, and that they really are necessary. Although, the drive was 8 hours (which took us 12 hours) it was worth it. The days were spent outside with the Payette River right outside our back door. On Wednesday my mom, dad, aunt, Nick, and Dan went white water rafting. Then when they came back Dan and I went up the river and floated down a few miles. This was the cause of our only injury the whole trip. It's quite a funny story, but I won't go into details. You'll have to ask me in person if you want to know. Anyways, Dan slipped in the water and sliced his ankle on a rock. We had to go to the little town clinic and he got 4 stitches. He's very proud of his wound, though.
The next night 4 of us went to see an amateur play at the Starlight Mountain Theater put on by young adults, so funny. On Friday we drove to a hot springs and spent about an hour soaking in the warm mineral water. There were different pools, and starting at the top was the hottest pool and they got cooler as you got down to the river. There was even a little pool that Selah could go in.
The rest of the time we played extreme badminton tournaments, which we dubbed "The Crooked Racket Tournament" because the wood rackets were a bit warped. Even my parents and aunt played. There was also a ping pong table inside the cabin in the living room, which Dan and Nick took full advantage of.
Unfortunately the town does not have a garbage service, so we had to take the garbage into town to drop it off at the dump. Well one night we forgot and left our garbage outside, stupid us. A stinky skunk got into it and tried busting through the screen door too. We also saw deer that came right through the yard in the mornings and crossed the river.
Now that we're back we are planning for Selah's 1st birthday party on Saturday. I'm so excited! Except we realized that August isn't a good time for birthday parties, because everyone goes on vacation before school starts up again. On Friday her actual birthday, Dan and I are taking Selah to the zoo and we're going to have a picnic. She's been to the zoo once before, but I think she'll be more aware of the animals this time. Selah knows how to say doggy now, and she definitely loves her dogs (Maya and Sadie). Except she refers to every four legged creature she sees as a doggy. So, I imagine we'll hear doggy over and over again at the zoo. So cute though!

Giddy up horsey

Yesterday was my mom's company picnic. My mom's boss lives on a beautiful farm out in Molalla, OR. We enjoyed fishing (we didn't catch any), volleyball (my muscles paid for it today), eating good food (mmm, cabbage rolls!!!), slip and slide, and horseback riding. Selah went on her very first horse ride. The horse's name was Pee-Wee. I got up on the horse with her, and Jenny (Denise's daughter) led us around the arena. Selah had a blast! She was talking the whole time. Dan also rode a horse for the first time, but I don't think he enjoyed it as much as he said that he was scared he was going to fall off. We also saw some cows, goats, and chickens. The chickens were walking away as we approached them, so Selah proceeded to chew them out for walking away from her. It was a beautiful day, and fun was had by all.
Tomorrow we begin our trek to Idaho, where we will stay the night in La Grande, OR and then on Tuesday travel the rest of the way to Garden Valley, ID. Last October Dan and I bid on this trip at an auction we were helping out at. It's an A-frame cabin that sits close to the Payette River. On Wednesday the rest of the crew will be going white water rafting, and Selah and I will stay back and lounge by the river. Haha! Yeah right, Selah lounging. Ok we'll be exploring. On Thursday four of us are going to a mini Broadway play in the town. The rest of the time is up for grabs. Prayers would be much appreciated for a safe journey.

newest achievements

Selah is standing!!! Yippy!!! I woke up to this beautiful smiling face this morning saying mamamama. Could she be any cuter, I think not!

This looks so uncomfortable, I guess she's comfy though. Selah would be great at gymnastics, she's so flexible. It's the only time she'll be able to prop her feet up on the table, so she's taking advantage of it.

We're moving out!

We got a call on Monday from the housing manager at MBC. She said that somebody had canceled their move in and we were next on the list. So on August 15 we are moving into our new (to us) 2 bedroom townhouse. We are so excited! This is truly an answered prayer, God is so faithful! For a while now we have been praying for a place of our own. Initially we moved in with my parents to save money for a house. Well it is no secret that the housing market stinks. So that really isn't an option right now with a single salary. (Although, we are so thankful for Dan's fantastic job, which enables me to stay home with Selah). So, it is by God alone that we have a place of our own for the three of us. The downstairs will have a living room, kitchen, dining room, and half bath. The upstairs will have a full bath and two bedrooms. That means Selah gets to have her own room! And I am so EXCITED to decorate her room! Continued prayers are much appreciated as we venture on into this new chapter in our life.
Thanks mom and dad for giving us a place to stay for this past year. We are forever grateful to you for allowing the three of us to take over your home, especially the smallest one. We love you!

Before the big move, we have a birthday party to plan for a very special girl who is turning ONE!!!! I am still amazed at how fast this past year has zoomed by. I still remember every moment in the hospital the day she was born. The tiny babe who didn't do much except sleep, eat, and go potty has developed into our speedy crawler, avid climber, talkative, giggly, affectionate daughter. So many wonderful memories this past year, and it has only just begun. I love this life!

baby cousins

Saturday was insanely busy as usual...but I love it. I had class from 8:30-12:30, immediately afterwards we headed out to Estacada for a BBQ and birthday celebration for my cousin's 3 year old daughter. After that we hopped on over to our church for Sally and Bryan's wedding, which was beautiful. My cousin also has an 8 month old daughter named Ayla (2 months younger than Selah). However, Ayla is about 5 pounds bigger than Selah is. Above are pictures of the two of them playing at the picnic. They shared a toy, spray bottle (it was HOT!), and a small tub of water, which Selah kept dumping the water out of. Her newest fascination is filling buckets up and then dumping things out.
Below is a picture of the two of them back at Christmas (Selah 4 months and Ayla 2 months). It is so fun having babies in the family. Dan's cousin is due the end of October, so Selah will have a little boy cousin to play with on that side.

You gotta love the girl

Taking every single toy out of her toy box

Enjoying her cob, without the corn. It was hot this day, so Selah got to be in her diaper.

Pulling herself up onto the coffee table.

Our wonderful 3rd and 4th grade Explorers that we teach Wednesday nights in the Caravan program. I've been with these kids since they were 1st graders, and they mean the world to me. I so enjoy my time with them, watching them grow personally and in their knowledge of Christ. I like the Caravan program because it allows us to teach these kids that Jesus is real in every aspect of their lives, whether they are hiking, cooking, doing crafts, or helping someone out. I thought I should introduce them to everyone, because they are so important to me. I will miss them when they move on to the Adventurers (5th and 6th grade class). The children's department at our church does so many wonderful things, and we are incredibly blessed to be a part of it all. This picture was taken when we went on our hike last Saturday to Balch Creek Canyon in Forest Park. We all had a great time and came home with only one injury. Thankfully just a little skinned shin from playing in the creek.

Happy Father's Day!

I Love you dada! Happy 1st Father's Day!

Wishing my wonderful husband a Happy Father's Day, and to all the father's in our life. All of you are irreplaceable and so vital to the lives and well being of your children (young and old). Thank you for your hard work in providing for your families. Enjoy this day in honor of you!
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By the way, Dan made it home safely from his trip. Although, he did catch a cold while he was over there in cheeseland, he enjoyed his trip. We are so glad to have him home.
Another update on Tot (Selah-that's one of many nicknames we have for her) for you. Selah can sit up from a lying down position all by herself. She is so quick at it now. It is exciting to see her learn a new skill. She mastered it about a week ago, but it still amazes me when I see her do it. So, now her favorite thing to do is sit up in her crib and play. This has prompted us to remove her mobile and lower her crib mattress, because she is pulling herself up. Well, we are on our way to church. Happy Sunday everyone!

Leaving on a jet plane...

So Dan is leaving for Madison, WI tomorrow. I am nervous and not looking forward to him being gone. Not only because I will miss him, but also because we looked on the weather forecast and saw that there are severe weather warnings in that exact area. A tornado was spotted and baseball size hail were coming down. A big fault of mine is that I get very worried when Dan goes out of town, and it will only happen more often when he is an engineer. So I am working on this fault so that I won't be a basket case every time he leaves.
The point of this post is to request prayer for him while he is away. He will be in Wisconsin from June 8-13. Thanks everyone!