OK, Here We Go...

It's been awhile since I've had a chance to write. I've actually had a lot of stuff to write about but the time is always escaping me or Kari beats me to it. So sit back and sip some coffee, I'm going to try to catch up and fill you in. This could be either very interesting or very boring, only the next few lines will tell.

The Girls
Everyday is a new adventure and can somehow be both a joy and a frustration. Becca is growing up so fast. Everyday seems like she's a little older. She has such a personality! The way she humors me when I act goofy saying, "Oh, daddy", as she rolls her eyes. Or how she is beginning to understand stuff more and beginning to reason. It's really becoming fun with her. I love that I can carry on a productive two-way conversation with her. The other night I was trying (again) to teach her to blow her nose (no she still can't do it) and when I pinched one side of my nose and talked My voice was funny with that nasally sound. She thought it was so funny, she literally in tiers with laughter. She went on and ion about how funny I was and every time she'd pull her face out of her hands and look up at me she'd start laughing all over again. It was so funny and it's a memory I'll never forget. Kim's growing up too. She's a little girl now, but she is definitely still "daddy's little girl". She loves doing stuff with me. She is such a determined person. If she wants to do something she gets really focused and will work at it until she gets it and she is so proud when she finally does what ever it is she's trying to do. And as much fun as they are, with the growing up they're also testing the boundaries of the rules and self-expression. Becca can be so bossy sometimes and Kim is really stubborn. But the good definitely outweighs the bad.

Kari and Me
Well everyone knows that Kari and I have really wanted another baby over the last year or so. We asked God to heal Kari and allow us to have another child and we did get pregnant, but Kari miscarried. In the process of that it was discovered that there is something going on inside Kari, which the Doctors are calling pre-cancerous symptoms. She is having a biopsy on Thursday and if the doctors act like they think they will have to, Kari will be scheduled for a full hysterectomy. Please keep Kari in your prayers. I believe Jesus can still heal and He has already. Many of you already know, but we haven't blogged about it. As you all know Kari was deaf in the right ear do to an infection three years ago, and hasn't been able to hear anything out of it. Well, we've been praying for her and the other night we were in the living room and Kari calls me over and says to talk into her ear. She heard me! So the real test was the phone. We proceeded to call several people on the phone and she was able to hear them and carry on a conversation. God is so good. It's not 100% yet so keep praying for her, I believe He will heal her completely and she'll hear perfectly.

I'm doing pretty good. I'm finally over the three month "whatever it was I had". But currently am having trouble with my back. I was at work yesterday and it just started hurting between my shoulder blades. I was just walking and BAM! it hit me. So I'm guessing I'll be visiting a chiropractor soon. The weight thing has not been the best I did really well at first, losing 30 lbs. But then Kari's was sick and then her dad came out to visit and then other stuff was going on that totally messed up our routine. So I fell off the wagon a bit, but I'm not calling it quits yet. I'm regrouping to hit it hard again. I'll keep you informed.

All Things Tech
Now for the good stuff! I am currently looking into and learning about Linux. Linux is an open source operation system for computers and my interest is simple: It looks a lot like Windows, is more stable than Windows and the best part... it's FREE! Well, almost I should say. It is really cool and I'm still in the beginning stages of learning. My hope is to gain a solid understanding of the system and find software that would help the church. There is a hug boom in interest in Linux and other open source software in the Church today. Mainly because of the cost issue.

I've also picked up a new PDA to replace the one I broke. I've been saving a while and doing a lot of shopping around. I finally decided on a Palm Tungsten E. I really like it's nice.

I need to go I'll try to get back more often.

later...

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