Well, July has begun and I realize I haven't posted anything in 2 months. Where did that time go? My bad. I would like to be a just a wee bit more consistent about posting things here!
The summer has been very busy. My job has been full time over the summer so keeping up with things at church and with my classes has been challenging. But, the Lord continues to provide grace and most things are getting done. I finished up a five credit class on Thursday and will begin working on my next class this week. I also need to start working on my reading for the fall semester, which begins in the middle of August.
Two weeks ago, I spent a week in Salt Lake City on a missions trip for school. The goal of the trip was studying Mormonism to be able to more effectively dialogue with Mormons and share the Gospel with them. We met with Mormon professors at BYU, Weber State, and the University of Utah. We also met with Mormon church leaders and with Christians who minister full time with Mormons. It was a great trip and I learned a lot. It was also great to back in the west! I sure miss the west and the nice clear air that does not have the humidity! Currently, I think the air here is thick enough cut with a machete.
Yesterday we went out hiking and had a family day. It was a good day. We went on two different hikes, had a picnic lunch, and got some ice cream on the way home. It was wonderful to be out in the country again. We have not been able to get out much this summer due to everything going on.
The Lord continues to provide for us and we are so very grateful. He has provided for us through the generous gifts of friends and family. We are continually overwhelmed with His provision through His people. Right now, I am on track to graduate next May which is very exciting. I have four classes to take this fall, one to take in the winter, and then four to take in the Spring to finish.
The children are doing great! Rose is riding a regular bike now. We were able to get her a new one this weekend because she outgrew her other one. The kids ride bikes every day in the yard and on their daily walks. She is very excited about this next step in her maturity!
Well, I need to go. Here are some pictures to enjoy!
Blessings,
Shane
Beth loves to be on her tummy!
Redneck swimming pool! Three rubbermaid containers with water in them! Sprinkler play sure changes when you pay a water bill!
The girls on their flight to California!
The night Rose got her new bike. They sat there and sang with great exuberance for 20 minutes!
Rose affectionately named her bike "Misty". She covers it at night and talks about it is doing when she isn't home to take care of it!
Our team in front of the Mormon Institute of Religion at the University of Utah after three hours of dialogue with Mormon professors there.
The summer has been very busy. My job has been full time over the summer so keeping up with things at church and with my classes has been challenging. But, the Lord continues to provide grace and most things are getting done. I finished up a five credit class on Thursday and will begin working on my next class this week. I also need to start working on my reading for the fall semester, which begins in the middle of August.
Two weeks ago, I spent a week in Salt Lake City on a missions trip for school. The goal of the trip was studying Mormonism to be able to more effectively dialogue with Mormons and share the Gospel with them. We met with Mormon professors at BYU, Weber State, and the University of Utah. We also met with Mormon church leaders and with Christians who minister full time with Mormons. It was a great trip and I learned a lot. It was also great to back in the west! I sure miss the west and the nice clear air that does not have the humidity! Currently, I think the air here is thick enough cut with a machete.
Yesterday we went out hiking and had a family day. It was a good day. We went on two different hikes, had a picnic lunch, and got some ice cream on the way home. It was wonderful to be out in the country again. We have not been able to get out much this summer due to everything going on.
The Lord continues to provide for us and we are so very grateful. He has provided for us through the generous gifts of friends and family. We are continually overwhelmed with His provision through His people. Right now, I am on track to graduate next May which is very exciting. I have four classes to take this fall, one to take in the winter, and then four to take in the Spring to finish.
The children are doing great! Rose is riding a regular bike now. We were able to get her a new one this weekend because she outgrew her other one. The kids ride bikes every day in the yard and on their daily walks. She is very excited about this next step in her maturity!
Well, I need to go. Here are some pictures to enjoy!
Blessings,
Shane
Beth loves to be on her tummy!
Redneck swimming pool! Three rubbermaid containers with water in them! Sprinkler play sure changes when you pay a water bill!
The girls on their flight to California!
The night Rose got her new bike. They sat there and sang with great exuberance for 20 minutes!
Rose affectionately named her bike "Misty". She covers it at night and talks about it is doing when she isn't home to take care of it!
Our team in front of the Mormon Institute of Religion at the University of Utah after three hours of dialogue with Mormon professors there.
This is the roof of the Mormon Conference center. It takes up an entire city block and holds approximately 21,000 people.
Looking down on Temple Square from the top of the LDS Administrative building. This building is 28 stories high and is the 2nd tallest building in Utah at 420 feet.
The Tabernacle. All work was done by hand. It was begun in 1853 and completed in 1893.
Our team in front of the tabernacle.
Yesterday's hike was a muddy hike!
