Vacation: Day 4

Wednesday, July 9. Today's big event is McDonalds--always a winner with our kids. Elijah's potty training went to a new level at McDonalds as he made a royal MESS in the bathroom (he went into the kids bathroom without informing us until it was too late). Wisely, Molly packed a change of close for him in the diaper bag.

Vacation: Day 3

Tuesday, July 8. It's good to be home at the start of a vacation; no hectic or stressful packing and the kids do so much better sleeping in their own beds. It has been a joy to spend extended time with the older three kids. Grace and Buddy learned to ride their bikes without training wheels a few weeks ago and we went on a 3 1/2 mile ride together. They loved it and Buddy kept commenting on how his legs are getting stronger because of the ride for basketball, baseball, soccer and running. He is already in training mode. We went to the Arts in the Park in Forest Lake and Grace fell in the lake while climbing on the rocks. It just scared her. Oh, by the way, Elijah is potty training himself. More on that some other day.
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More on Favre

Below is a link to a recent ESPN article about Favre and why the Packers should beg him to come back. As a die hard I want him back as our QB even if he announced his retirement in March.

What if he came back but went to another team? That would be horrible. The team with potential that needs him the most (besides the Packers) is the Minn Vikings. I don't know what I would do.

http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/story?storyId=3475850
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Vacation Day 2: 7 Years Together

Monday, July 7th. Today is our 7 year wedding anniversary. I praise God for His grace to us in bringing us together and making these 7 years a time of escalating joy and unity. Molly is truly Better Than I Deserve.

Molly asked me today how marriage has been sanctifying to my soul. I think the self-revelation that results in a close marriage has opened my eyes to my sinful and selfish heart. This has resulted in a greater appreciation of God's grace and slow but true growth in holiness.
7 years, 4 children, 5 1/2 years of pastoral ministry. God is so good. No 7 year itch by this husband by God's grace. Each year gets better and better.
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Vacation Day 1

Sunday: July 6. We technically started vacation on Sunday so I will call it day 1. We had a refreshing time at the Bergeson's pool. Elijah is fearless in the deep end. At least he kept his shorts on this time.

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