First, thanks again to Erick Townsend for having me as a guest on his radio program this morning. I got a chance to talk about our adoption experiences and hopefully provide some encouragement to whomever was listening. Will most likely be back on in June sometime.
OK, let's see, the biggest events since January (in no particular order)...
- My grandfather Howard's passing. Dad ("Gramps" to my kids) was 86. I haven't written anything about him yet. I guess in many ways I haven't been ready to. Though his illness was long, his death came pretty suddenly. I attended the funeral but was in town less than 48 hours. Promise to devote a post or two to his memory.
- Owen's potty training. Man, has this taken forever! But I think we've finally crossed the threshold and moved from diapers to "big boy" underwear for good.
- Mya's walking. Well, starting too anyway. She still prefers crawling, but she can definitely stand on her own two feet and put 1/2 dozen steps together if she wants.
- Travel. Let's see, we've been to Silver Mtn. in Kellogg, ID; and we've been over to Seattle for a visit with Lana's "bff" Adra and her family. Other than that, we've stuck pretty close to home. My folks are coming out for a visit next week, and we'll be taking some excursions with them.
- Rae's engagement. My sis got engaged to a great guy named Michael this spring. They're getting married in October. Can't wait to be there for the festivities!
- Julie Kurrle's death. We lost a dear missionary friend this past month to a fatal car accident. Julie (Beam) Kurrle was one of those "salt of the earth" kind of people the world would be the poorer for no matter when she died. 35 did feel too early though. My heart really goes out to her husband Norberto who not only lost his wife but also lost his little boy Timi in the accident as well and is now left with the task of raising their toddler daughter on his own. Been thinking about this one a lot since it all happened.
- New music. Well, for starters, Lana said I could buy a bass guitar. I'm turning 40 this year, so it was either that, a convertible, or a ponytail. I haven't been able to play too much yet, but I really do enjoy playing along with some of my favorite songs on the radio.
- New music, pt. 2. I've gotten turned on to some new (to me) artists recently whose music I enjoy. If you get a chance, check out Bon Iver, Gotye (watch his videos for sure on youtube), and Mumford and Sons.
