We did receive word that a close friend of Meredith's, Dominique from New Mexico, is in ICU with multiple, serious injuries as the result of an accident involving a horse. So add praying to my list today and please join us in prayer for this dear girl.
The rest of the kids are just taking it easy, Michelle is taking advantage of the quiet to spend the time reading. Meredith and Tommy have taken the rare chance to amuse themselves via play station.
It's more amusing to watch them than it is to watch the game they are playing. Bethany is journaling. She is determined to capture each days events on paper. Everyone is making sure to take advantage of this opportunity to relax and just do whatever.
[Later today]
Just got back from Kooser State Park. We took the little girls and their new found friends to cool off play and around on the beach. Michelle and Bethany came along while Meredith and Tommy stayed back at the farm. Bethany and the kids were in the water first thing. Michelle, Andrea (mom to several of the children), and I stayed back for a while. The kids had a blast! Splashing, having sand/mud fights, playing on the playground, and assisting Bethany in the construction of a sand castle (will post pictures soon). All in all it was a great way to spend the afternoon!
This evening was quiet as Abby and Serena are having a sleep over with their little friends. The rest of us pracitced for a bible study that we've been asked to play for tomorrow evening. Many thanks to Donnie and Joanne Stoltzfus for their hospitality and opening their home to us!
Tomorrow is a new day! Wonder what's in store for this family?
- Helen
SWIMMING!!!!!
Bethany and the kids, seeing what all they could do with the water.
Our friend, the squirrel.
Epic sandcastle that Bethany and all her little helpers made.
Yup - she's a Hertzler.
Mer working hard, most of the day, on her online class.
There is nothing better than new, good friends!
Oh, wow! I bet it feels good to have a day where you can catch up on rest, practice, and just hanging around! (oh, and yes, please post pictures! :)
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I'm glad y'all are having such a great time! Thanks for the updates! I love reading them. :-)
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