My New Daughter!

Joel decided to dress up as a girl for Halloween this year! I spent the morning curling his hair (yes, that is HIS hair) and he borrowed a dress from Jessa. Only an 11-year-old boy who is comfortable in his own skin could go to school like this! He has the thickest and straighest hair of anyone I know!

Joel HATES to have his picture taken, so I was very lucky to get this short clip.

Back on Track

The last few weeks have been a difficult for us.  Joel missed 5 days on school after the death of his friends. Then Jessa missed 3 days with the flu, only to return for 1/2 a day, fall and hit her head and neck and miss the rest of the week (4 days).  And in between all of that, Jacob got sick and missed a day.

Somehow Kevin and I have managed to stay well.  Everyone is back in school today for the first time in 3 weeks! I hope your family is healthy and happy.  Have a GREAT week.

Words cannot express

There was a horrific accident on I182 on Monday and two cousins suffered severe head injuries.  Sadly, Alex died on Tuesday and Taylor died today.  Joel was classmates with Alex and Taylor and Joel were great friends since the 1st grade.  Even once Taylor moved to Yakima after the first grade, we kept in touch with Taylor and her brother Timmy (Jacob and Timmy are good friends too). Joel was so excited when Taylor moved back this summer.

We are all so heartbroken.  Jessa is asking, "Why would God do this?".  Joel hasn't been to school in two days.  This is our season to mourn right now.

Please be praying for the Tefft and Woodall families.

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