Our biggest boy turned 22 on Tuesday and he spent a good bit of his birthday preparing for and sharing at an FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting on his campus. Luckily a friend taped it so we could enjoy it too. I’m so grateful for Wilson’s willingness to share and glimpses like this into the kids’ lives whether it be them sharing from the heart or their musical performances or athletic competitions because it’s all evidence of life being fully lived – especially important to me right now. Being able to process and finding healthy outlets are key to navigating life’s challenges and I’m grateful the kids are learning these important life lessons early. We’re also learning that we process differently (i.e Olivia’s art, Rolf’s poems, Max’s songs, Wilson’s testimonies, my blog posts to name a few)….and that’s not only okay but is something I cherish because the variety makes the collective experience so much richer.
Wilson, thank you for your loving tribute, for the reminder of all the goodness in Psalm 23 and the challenge to “maximize God”…well done!
Speaking of healthy outlets, here’s some more…
The DP Lady Laxers are on a fun winning streak as they near the end of their regular season…
Rolf’s latest poem:
Put down the scalpel
Take off the apron
no need for the broom or the gloves
Too many words only bring more confusion
The deepest mining won’t unearth a reason
Or uncover any satisfactory solution
The suggestions were all obvious
before they were made
None would be as welcome
as some company in the helplessness
Another to simply marvel at the mess
Yearning to draw close enough to feel the fire’s warmth against my cheeks
Yet primed to leap back into darkness
Your eyes know
Your touch welcomes me where a grab will scare me off
Let me hear your small talk
Let me chuckle at your jokes
Not looking to be fixed
Just to be OK for a moment
No right thing to say
Words don’t bring the comfort
Of a companion in the quiet
Rudy's Beat 
Love you all so much. Thank you for sharing your wonderful family.
Love the poem Rolf!
You have so much to be proud of!
You have crested a home full of non-stop love and unflappable support thus your husband and children are extraordinarily wonderful!
Trish, thank you for sharing the details of your precious family! I love each and everyone of you dearly! You and yours are constantly in my thoughts and prayers! You are a blessing. Hug each one for me. Sending you great hugs now. I love you!
Another wonderful post. It’s privilege to journey with you friends. Also, is Rolf wearing a beanie and smoking clove cigarette’s these days? That poem was awesome!