Two Fridays ago we had our school orientation day, and we started full-on with school this week. School orientation consists of meeting with each student to go over his/her lesson plan notebook and talk through what they need to do on their own each week. We’re looking forward to an exciting week!
Sunday was my birthday, but since Sunday is always such a full day for us, we delayed celebrating until Monday. For dinner we had steak strips (from next-door), potatoes, and veggies. Afterwards we did gifts – I received many lovely handmade gifts. Then we had apple pie for dessert and ended the night with a birthday slideshow. It was a lovely way to celebrate my birthday – with my family, eating and enjoying each other.
In other news, Ezra lost his first tooth on July 16th. He’s been vigorously working on it for a few weeks now, and I pulled it out for him when I was putting him to bed.
Thursday, July 10, the Jensen Studio (students of Amy and Rebecca Jensen) gave a piano recital. Becca teaches Clara, and I teach the rest of our children and four of the Kanes. We met for lunch, and then the students put on their fancy clothes as we set up the chairs for the recital. Everyone did a wonderful job performing. I was most pleased with how the performers recovered from mistakes and finished each piece well. It was a very successful performance. After the recital, we handed out certificates and then had a dessert buffet and the kids played games.
Last week we celebrated 11 years in Cambodia. We’re so thankful for being allowed to be here and minister in this country. We’re thankful for the many ways God has lead us the past 11 years. We’re thankful for our co-workers and the friends we’ve made here over these past 11 years. Thankful.
Micah is doing well with learning to read. This week he enjoyed having a captive audience!
Last month Josh and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary. We thank God for the gift of 17 years together as one. For our anniversary Josh hired a friend to make our family lok-lak (our favorite Khmer dish) for lunch.
The next evening we watched our wedding with the kids – it was their first time to see it. It was a blessing to hear our wedding sermon again and look at all those who participated in our wedding – each member is still walking faithfully with the Lord, and we’re so thankful for them and their friendships to our family. We’re very thankful for the marriage God has given us and the children He has added to our home. We are blessed. Looking forward to this 18th year of marriage together!
