Maddi's Last Ballet Class

This is a tiny bit from Maddi's ballet. Her falling on the floor was typical of every class. She might really enjoy baseball or soccer some day because she was sliding all over the place. I hope this works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUNOurdnKEw

National Day of Prayer

I just thought this was a good opportunity to mention a couple of web-sites that are really neat in assisting me in prayer.
It seems like it's been a long time since prayer came easy. But, I know that in those times I lived my life with more assurance, more hope and excitement about any kind of opportunities. I also felt less fear, negativity and anxiety in general.
So, if you're looking for maybe a new angle, or a little help these two sites are great.
http://explorefaith.org/prayer/fixed/index.html
http://www.sacredspace.ie/

The Final Countdown!

(We're not going to look like tourists, are we?)
Hey!
Does my title bring up any memories of an old song by an eighties hairband, "Europe?" What a great song! One of my very first tape, yes tape, purchases, and no, I'm not ashamed. Well, that's just a side note...
We are moving in 10 days!! I think we've nailed down the date. My mom will be flying in on the 9th and will help us drive out with the U-haul towing a car, our other car, our girls and, oh yes, the cat "Cookie." I don't really know what a three day drive with a cat is like. Do you have to tell the hotel people when you check in? Do you take the litter box with you? Is she going to be so confused by the time we land there that she'll just go sit in the middle of the road till someone puts her out of her misery? Hmmm...
We are very excited. I feel soo thankful, blessed and thrilled. I've compared my feelings to possibly how the Israelites might have felt leaving Egypt. I know Texans may take offense, but it's not really against Texans. They might feel similar if they were living in California and longing for their homeland of Texas. So, though I know that our hearts will not be truly at home until we are complete in God, I think that for me the scenery at least will be more "like home."