Nathanael has now been serving for 10 months. We are so grateful for his decision to serve the Lord and are amazed at how much he has grown in so many ways. The "marvelous" event of his month was having a man that he and his companion had been working with and helping to progress got baptized. This gentleman was ready to hear and accept the Gospel before he even met Nat and Nat's companion. As you can see in the picture, Nathanael is filled with joy as he serves. We also were able to Skype with him on Mother's Day and talk to him for an hour. It was "marvelous". He is so happy and it was so neat to hear him bear his testimony in Spanish.
Lindsay finished her junior year of high school. She performed "marvelously" in her Spring choir concert. Typically, most kids feel that their Junior year in high school is pretty difficult and Lindsay feels the same way. However, she worked and studied hard and has done really well. She finished the school year strong and is a "marvelous" example of always doing your very best in all that you do.
Ethan has completed his eight grade year. He also performed in the year-end concert and even sang a duet at the end. He didn't tell us that he was doing a duet and it was a total surprise! His performance was "marvelous"! He also finished up the soccer season and was able to score 2 goals which is actually "marvelous" considering that his team was playing in a higher division this season and he is also not a forward. It was "marvelous"!
Clarissa finished the fifth grade. We got to see her in the elementary school dance festival that they do every year. She wasn't really fond of the song or the choreography but she was "marvelous".She also had a small part in the school's "Hope of America" program. Clarissa spoke clearly and with feeling. She did a "marvelous" job. Her part was about appreciating our military and all the sacrifices that they make for us.
Zachary had a "marvelous" year in Alphabet Kids preschool and graduated this last month. While he was singing some of the preschool songs, I had a huge lump in my throat. We have had a preschooler in our home for 16 years. That night marked the end of an era. I am so grateful to see my children growing up and becoming great young men and young women. However, I must admit, I am having "growing pains" as my family moves into a different phase of life. Nevertheless, I will try to enjoy each stage as it comes. Zachary also scored his first goal at the last game of the season. It was "marvelous"!
Our end of school year tradition was to go to the park for a picnic lunch. This year, all the children, including Zachary, were invited to parties or to "hang out" with friends. It was time to create a new tradition. So, my "moment of joy" was eating ice cream for dinner at our local ice cream parlor.
Overall, the month of May has been "marvelous" and I am so looking forward to the summer and all the new memories that we will make as a family
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