mmmm . . . yummy

Tonight Trey and Danielle are in the kitchen making some yummy chocolate chip cookie improvision. mmmmmm.

This morning during the SS hour Trey and I visited with our friend, Jane, who is an elementary school librarian. It was an interesting conversation as my mom recently moved to a new school with similar student population. My mom was remarking the other day how different the schools were and how much she liked this one. My mom moved from an upper middle class RRISD to an AISD school. She was very worried about safety but has completely enjoyed it. Mom says at this school if a parent of a child finds that the child didn't do their homework, they are all on board about it not happening again. At the other school, the parents usually made up excuses ("he had soccer practice every night this week") and actually wanted them not to assign homework! Mom and Jane believe that the principals make a HUGE difference. Jane experienced that as well during the time her daughter was growing up. Jane's lovely daughter is all grown up now and heading off to Spain this week for a college exchange program. I don't know what we're going to do with Danielle in about 2 years for 1st grade . . .

Next week I am speaking to the congregation about "How does my giving reflect God's love toward me?" It's our Stewardship month and next week is my testimony. I'm a little nervous and was expressing that to Rosemary, who gave the talk this morning. Rosemary said she was really nervous too and hoped it turned out ok. Her testimony was INCREDIBLE and now I don't know what I'm going to do. Well . . . besides a lot of prayerful conversations and practice with God this week . . . wish me luck!

We're off to visit Aunt Donna and family at the lake tomorrow. Taking Cari with us. Happy Labor Day!