World Cup Memories

I have many great World Cup 2010 memories. Tim Howard signed an autograph for me. I saw the US beat Algeria in extra time to go to the Round of 16 v Ghana. I saw the US play Ghana in that game. I saw the Netherlands (my other favorite team) win. Lots of soccer matches, but for me the best memories were the games I saw with my family.

It was cool to take Josh to see his favorite team Ghana win! His soccer coach is from Ghana.

It was fun to take RAH to see her favorite team Italy (hot guys - nuf said) play.

And it was really special to see the US play in the Round of 16 with JK.

10 Year Pin

We attended our Cluster's Spiritual Retreat last week. It was a great time of fellowship. I really enjoyed the preaching and prayer times.

It was a special retreat as Ruth Anne, Janna Kay, and I were recognized for having served with the IMB for 10 years. JK and I received these pins.

Only one IMB family has been in Joburg longer than we have, so we have had a pretty good run. Janna Kay was giving me a hard time because 10 years is the longest I have ever held a job.

I am thankful that the LORD has seen fit to use us here in Joburg for the past 10 years. As a strategy leader for our work in Joburg I can not imagine being "through" in the next 10 years!

Please continue to pray for our family and our city.

Doggie Treats

It isn't a great picture, but I wanted you to see Lexie's new favorite snack.

This snack, I imagine, is only available here in Africa.

Lexie is enjoying his first Ostrich Windpipe.

Who comes up with these things? What's next?

Actually, I don't think I want to know or guess.

Little Drummer Boy

I bragged about my daughter's beauty last month, and now I want to brag about my son's skills.

Yesterday at his drum lesson, Joshuwa found out that he passed the TRINITY GUILDHALL Grade 1 Examination. In US terms it would be a 5th grade test. It is the entry level exam but at a much higher level than Joshuwa's actual age.

TRINITY GUILDHALL is a worldwide organization that judges competency in several components, such as - Sight reading, Improvisation, Rudimentary study and playing 2 pieces of music.

I share of of this because (to Joshuwa's instructor's knowledge) Joshuwa is the first pre-schooler in Africa to have earned a passing mark!

Well done my boy!

Actually, I can't brag because he doesn't have any of my genes - but I am so very proud of him.

May Josh develop a passion to praise the LORD "according to His excellent greatness!"

Hey, have you seen the most beautiful girl in the world?

Seems like that was a country song when I was growing up (listening to Rock & Roll).

I know I am biased, but I wanted to share the most recent picture of Ruth Anne. It was taken as she went on her 1st date ("that wasn't really a date"). Last week she went to her school's Matric Farewell (prom).

The boy didn't deserve her company but being as compassionate as I am - I felt sorry for him and I didn't want him to have to go alone. [I asked over 60 girls to homecoming one year so I know 1st hand the pain involved].

Anyway - it seems like she had a good time dancing the night away with Yo-yo (or whatever his real name is). They want to go out again but JK and I can't find a movie that we all want to see. And probably won't for another 3-5 years.

Any tips for fathers of dating daughters would be much appreciated!

TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL N THE WORLD BEFORE YOU SURF!!!