It has been a babyful time. I got to hold little La'Keisha for about an hour on Sunday...and she didn't even cry (much). I can see how people could like those little things, but they sure seem like a lot of work (worthwhile work, though!).

Hey, it is Anne's birthday. Make sure you give her lots of good presents (like a heavy-duty car jack, tire gauge, digital camera, and sweet remote-controlled boat).

Allison and Seth (Sapp-Lindeman)are staying with us today (Monday). Of course, they brought their baby, Lucas. Did you know that babies get neater as they get older? I didn't know that. Allison and Seth are really neat to have around (if only for a little while). They are college friends (Anne used to live with Allison) who now live just outside of Kansas City. Seth is a minister and is trying to establish a church. What neat people!

I just got done with the youth men's Bible study I lead. I am amazed to see how the group is growing, both as individuals and in scope of what they do as members of the Church. Our church (see www.ZoarLutheran.com) has been sweet lately too. We were there for about 13 hours yesterday between a super-long and special church "planning for the future" service to a youth concert at the end of the day. Things are really gaining momentum over at Zoar--and it is a gift to be a part of it.