Do you ever worry?

I wrote a blog post earlier this week, expressing my thoughts on what we are going through right now, as a family.  You can read the post at my blog.  I wanted to share it here, but was experiencing technical difficulties.

English Country Dance Practice (May 2012)

Last night was the monthly ECD practice. All of us, except Dad and Joel, went. And we sure had loads of fun!!! We danced (among other dances), "Virginia Reel", "Levi Jackson", "Posties Jig", "Trip to Paris", "Addison's Waltz". :)

Dancing "Addison's Waltz" and being very confused

Can you spot Caleb, Abby and Phoebe in this photo. I am also in this photo. :)

Some of the moms and kids watching and visiting

Hope P. and Sarah K. (far left) dancing

Raffa Run

Go read about today's run here. Caleb, Phoebe and Jaden ran in the races. :)

Birthday party

This past Saturday, all of us (except Dad and Joel) went to a friend's birthday party. It was so much fun!!! we played volley-ball, "wally ball", Ultimate Frisbee, ate and made new friends. :)

"Wally ball"

L-R: Abigail H., Rachel D., Mark H., Jared C., Kayla W., Mary Bethany W., Mrs. P., Sarah H. and Andrew H.

Sara P. gets ready to hit a nice volley. L-R: Bethany D., Katherine H., Ruthie H., Sara P., Brittany C., Daniel H. and Jared C.

Four lovely moms: Mrs. W., Mrs. P. (the birthday girl =D), Mrs. C., and Mom

Some of the guys talking. L-R: Jordan C., Mr. C., David P., Samuel and H.

Fore-ground, Andrew H. background, Ruthie and Mark H.

 Jaden, with Michael D., and Kyle playing with Frisbees

 Phoebe, learning how to drive my Caleb's truck. Scary... ;)

Jaden, at the end of another fun and eventful day! Love ya, bubby! :)

Stay-At-Home-Dads

Tornados in Texas

Just so you'll know, we came thru the storms this afternoon unscathed.  Joel & Caleb in Plano at HerbMart.  (This will be a memorable last day of employment there for Caleb!)  Abby babysitting for Heidi in Frisco.  David & Jaden picked Phoebe up from her sitting job near downtown McKinney.  Johanna & I at the house.  All of us safe.

Called Mom (Faye) Kautt.  She subbed at a local high school today.  There were 2,000 students in the hallway waiting out the storm.  Bet that was interesting!  She made it home and is safe.

Called Denton, talked with Rowena.  They had bad weather, but are all okay.

Mayor of Arlington has declared a state of disaster.  Saw images of there and Burleson...semi trucks tossed about like they were Jaden's Matchbox cars, shingles and roofs ripped off houses, fences down.  At least 3 tornadoes sighted on the ground.  A sobering day.

Praise the Lord for protecting us this time from harm!  His mercy endures forever!  And if He had seen fit to allow us to suffer damage, He would still have been a good God.  His ways are higher than ours.  Please join us in praying that He will strengthen and comfort those who sustained damage and loss, that He will use this to win souls to Himself, and to refine His children, all to His glory and honor, and to their good (Rom 8:28).