A little sun - a little rain - a lot of fun!

It may be a little cool (65 degrees) here in Florida, but the pool is HOT (91 degrees), the kids and the grandparents survived the past three days without mom and dad, and George and I had an awesome experience at "Church Planter's Boot Camp"! We learned a lot ... prayed a lot ... met a bunch of really incredible people ... made some new friends ... and have a renewed vision for our ministry.

Tonight as I was looking at the weather forecast I was getting a little discouraged, not the greatest outlook for the next few days, the current weather was cool, it was getting dark, and it looked like rain was on the way. Not encouraging! Next thing I knew Eden and Karis were in their swimsuits begging to go out to the pool (7pm mind you!). I tried to reason with the girls that it's not really swimming weather, to which Eden emphatically replied, "Come on Mom, it's February, we're in Florida, get in the pool!" Needless to say all the neighbors were staring out the window at the crazy Canadians swimming on a chilly night! It did make me realize how often I take the low road by complaining about things out of my control and letting those things get me down. Instead I should be more like the kids and live life "in the moment", thoroughly enjoying what God has brought me to at that moment. So, here's to the moment - not sure what the next moments will bring, but I trust that my family loves me, my friends are faithful, and God is God.

PS Please keep George's Pap in your prayers, he is in the hospital and not doing well at all. We will keep you updated.