one crazy summer

hello all. it has been just about two months, or an entire summer, since my last posting. I'm sure those faithful blog checkers are tired of looking at the last picture I posted some 63 days ago, so I am here to change your view and give you a little update.

Well, the summer is over and that means all the various fall activities are beginning. All of my student-friends have headed back to school and we have begun our 2007-2008 year of SMYDEK. Our first meeting was last night and, I must say, we started well. We jumped back into game time with a rousing game of kickball and then headed in for some fellowship and worship time. We ended the evening with re-mix groups.

I have a great group of guys in the re-mix portion of the evening. I have the privilege of hanging with the older guys... 11th and 12th grade. Honestly, I was blown away last night -- the guys shared openly and honestly about the current state of their relationship with God and where they would like to be at the end of the year. We shared some individual spiritual goals, group goals and prayed together. I was so impressed with how seriously the guys took our time together and that they truly had evaluated where they were and where they want to go with Christ. How refreshing to see young men seeking to know the Word, grow spiritually and increase their faith! I am excited to see where God takes our group this year.

on a side note. -- Jack rolled over last week... it is amazing to see him grow and figure things out! he has mastered the art of putting anything and everything in his mouth!!!

much love all

DY

p.s. to the college peeps... thanks for the updates on your new surroundings... it's great to see that you all are adjusting well to life away from home!