hello old Blog of mine,  i can tell you that since I last posted SO much has gone by--- SO FAST-- that i can only scarcely recall it all.  I've had so many experiences: traveled to Hawaii twice & did some Human Trafficking Justice work- experienced our govt & the process of BILL PASSING- wow wee----   left our home of 16 years & our Santa Cruz County community & loved ones, moved to Redding CA, RESTED, ministered, started homeschooling again,  married people, celebrated births, mourned with people and buried people I love & miss & have reconnected with friends & made new ones & are loving LIFE in REAL TIME with many dear people.    I've watched my children just sail into the sunset......... the 23 & 21 year old.......... & I am so in love with them & so EXCITED to see what the next chapter will bring.  to say HOLD ON TO IT ALL moms & dads & enjoyyyyyyyyyyyy because it goes so fast is an understatement!  I know, I know, hard to imagine right now.  BELIEVE ME.  As I look over study abroad applications & hear the excitement of the new opportunities they both have -- life is their oyster-- I am filled with awe & wonder at the marvelous design Father made, FAMILY & I give thanks.  Mind you we have Samuel 12 & Hannah-Marie right here enjoying life a little more daily, as they share with us their stages & ages & dreams & friends- its a blast.  Gods blessing in our lives with CHILDREN is GOLDEN.  My husband Derk is in last month of Bethel school year 1, & I am in month 4 of 10 for Leadership Development Program here also at Bethel in Redding & we are enjoying Shasta County, CA.  We attended a full week long intensive Marriage Training- Love After Marriage for Valentines week.  Our early 26th anniversary present.  WOW WOW--- so much good stuff to see, hear & learn in this life!!  I'm connecting with Teams / Regions on the WEST COAST & sharing in some exciting ventures--  the BODY OF CHRIST is a BRILLIANT PAINTING........... a MASTERPIECE............ by THE MASTER.