First Day of School - a tradition

Summer came to a close last week...more like a screeching halt. The kids started school on Wednesday. Caeleb is in 9th and Amber is in 5th grade (did I just say 9th and 5th????).

Yes, I am sad that they continue to grow, but I am more happy that they are competent young people on a good path towards adulthood. That is the end goal!

Every year, I make the kids stand together and pose for a first day of school photo. They know it, and Caeleb doesn't even protest. Traditions like these are important for families.

What I'm currently reading...

I haven't read many books lately and I've missed it.

So, I raided my son's bookshelf and dove into The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. Only a couple of chapters in and I'm already waiting to read more. I love futuristic, fictional stories of adventure.

I also recently found and am rereading my copy of The Prayer of Jabez, by Bruce Wilkinson.
I love his prayer: "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" 1 Chronicles 4:10.