news & notes

Something is in the water. Here's a singleton pic from 2004, now 4 out of 6 are engaged! Do I have the wrong drink? My good Memphis friends are making it a big wedding year.. lots of excitement around here! Cool buddy Chuck & Meredith are getting married in April, my gurrrl MaryDevan & John are newly engaged! headed to the alter in July, and Matt & MaryJane have their wedding extravaganza this September, and one likely other I can't say. (its not me). I'm very excited for all my close friends, and have also instructed them to invite all tall singleton male friends to their weddings!
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My sweetie niece AbbeyRae has learned to "talk" on the telephone now! Lots of babababa and adadada with phone kisses too. As an slp, she has very good initiation and verbal turn taking skills for her 12 month age! Rach told me she gave a clear "all-done" as well as "No!" the other day. I'm ready for a video phone!

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We're doing a bible study book in community group about spiritual growth and training vs. trying. I like this from j.ortberg, "Training is essential for almost any significant endeavor in life--running a marathon, becoming a surgeon, learning how to play the piano. The need for preparation or training does not stop when it comes to learning the art of forgiveness, joy, or courage. It applies to a vibrant spiritual life just as it does to other activities. Learning to think, feel, and act like Jesus is as least as demanding as learning to run a marathon or play the piano. ...Transformation is a holy and mysterious process. It doesn't happen quickly, neatly, or predictably. But the promise of Scripture is that ordinary people can receive God's power for extraordinary change."