My Kids.

Ben recently got some clay from Grammy and decided to create a dinosaur. This is a Tyrannosaurus Rex, complete with eyes and a volcano. We were very impressed, because this was all on his own and entirely from memory. We have a little artist going here!

He also decided to make a Brontosaurus as well...

Kate got a new hat from some friends of ours. Showing it off!

Karen and I recently went to a viewing of "A Closer Walk" which is a documentary about AIDS in the world. I have to admit, I have stayed pretty oblivious to this issue in my life. I was aware of it, but tended to insulate myself from it. However, one of the things I have been trying to do is become more aware of world issues and to expose myself to them. This is a very moving and challenging documentary. It is filled with both personal stories and facts about the disease, many of which are very disturbing. I would invite anyone to find out more, or try to attend a viewing of this. Whether or not you are moved to take an active role or not is one thing, but to be uninformed is another. Who knows what God will move us to do out of this, but I can say that my heart is beginning to be more open to the needs of a world that not only needs Jesus, but also needs people to respond like Jesus.