prayer

the strength of prayer is greater than anything else, we all know that. Right now a family friend is having a hard time with chemo and could really use your prayers. He has 3 young children along with some grown children and a very loving wife who could also use the strength of prayer right now.
on another note. prayers have been answered in our house lately. Torie is doing well, not as sick as often as she was last year. She is doing well in daycare too. She is talking almost non-stop about her birthday party next month. She keeps saying she wants a birthday hat with her name on it, and for everyone to sign happy birthday Victoria. lol. Summer vacation only has about 6 weeks left, then preschool starts. I know we will love being in the big kids class and seeing her teachers again. It looks like we have lots of changes coming!

29 years later....

and a 6th Degree Black Belt looks like this.

see all the white? that shows all the work that has been done since earning this Black Belt. Kinda odd how you start as a white belt wanting your Black Belt...but then when you earn your Black Belt, you want it to turn white like this!

Yes, Paul earned his 6th Degree Black Belt on June 17, 2010. He has totally earned this promotion. Pictured are Gary Steele, Paul and Mr Bill Taylor. Mr. Taylor came in from Murfreesboro to help do Paul's belt exam. Mr Taylor's schools are strictly traditional, so he gave Paul a great work out during the traditional karate portion of his exam!! I am very proud of Paul for all of his hard work and training.

determination

Determination at it's best! That is my nephew during is game last week. and in case you cannot read the caption, it says he won the race. Great job Alex!!
On the other side of determination is his big sister Kali who finished her school year with As for the entire year!!
Such great kids they are!!
Good Job to both of you!!