How Can They Grow So Fast?

Josh got on a bus today to travel 24 hours to Panama City, Panama. He will be gone until the 14th of March participating in a conference called HACIA Democracy (Harvard Association Cultivating Inter-American Democracy). He is a Nicaraguan delegate, representing the U.S. on their stand on gun control. He has studied and now will discuss and argue with others about this topic.

Dwight said to me yesterday, as we are packing his suit, how did he grow up so fast? And my question was, did we do a good enough job, what have we missed?

The time with our kids is so short and I am so thankful to know that every minute of their lives God has been right there loving them, teaching them and protecting them. They love Him and that is all I could ever want. I am so proud of each one of them.

They don't spend so much time cuddling together but I know they love each other and desire the best for one another. They always support each other in their work, fun and dreams. They other night we were all sharing our dreams and one thing I appreciated so much was that they ALL had dreams!!!! They all want to travel and go on great adventures. They are amazing.

I know a big part of who they are is because we are away from all that is normal, easy and comfortable. They know the poor, have experienced loneliness and have longed to be with family. God knows the desires of their hearts and will continue to bless them as they walk in His perfect path.

Ok, that's a little about the kids. Thank you for your prayers. We love you and are so thankful for you all!

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