Friends and Family,
Just a quick blog to let you know that all is well at the DeVries homestead. These past couple of weeks have seen the beginning of another school, Noel's 25th high school class reunion, and a sports schedule for 4 children that would challenge any parent's organizational skills.
First, Noel just got back last night, August 27th, from a trip to SC/GA for her 25th high school class reunion. She had a great time and was actually very encouraged to here that so many of her class mates are now serving the Lord and raising their children to do the same. She was full of stories when I picked her up at the airport in the midst of a Colorado rain storm. I'm glad she got to go, but there's a consensus among us that we're much gladder to have her back home. She got to see family while she was down there, and she really enjoyed that. If you can't tell in the picture at the bottom of this blog, Noel is the one sitting at the left end of the 1st row. I told her I got the pick o' the litter from that bunch; that's for sure.
Dennae and Jami are playing for their high school softball team. Dennae is pitching and developing a pretty good windmill. Jami has played left field and pinch hit a couple of times. They really enjoy it even though this is going to be another rebuilding year for the program. The coach from last year had to bow out of coaching the team just before the season began because of a work conflict. We are thankful for the gentleman who stepped in at the last minute. I'm sure he'll do a fine job.
We are sad that within a few weeks Jami's violin teacher from the beginning will be moving to Southern California to continue his schooling. Tim Gathman has been tremendously patient and helpful for Jami; he will be sorely missed. He is an excellent violinist, and the future is bright for him in that arena. We pray the best for him. Hope you enjoy the video clip of Jami and Tim playing a duet.
While Tim leaves, Brian and Kayla Dare have just moved out to help out in the church plant. Brian just graduated with his M.Div. from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary; Kayla is Tom and Nancy Miller's daughter. The Millers serve on the CU campus through Flatirons Baptist Church, our former ministry. Kayla has also taught our kids piano during the summers in the past; maybe she'll get to continue now that she's back in the area. We are very excited to have them here.
We hope you are doing well and that you are growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Sorry for the "red eye" effect on so many of the pictures this time.
Have a great week for Christ's sake,
MJD,Sr.
Just a quick blog to let you know that all is well at the DeVries homestead. These past couple of weeks have seen the beginning of another school, Noel's 25th high school class reunion, and a sports schedule for 4 children that would challenge any parent's organizational skills.
First, Noel just got back last night, August 27th, from a trip to SC/GA for her 25th high school class reunion. She had a great time and was actually very encouraged to here that so many of her class mates are now serving the Lord and raising their children to do the same. She was full of stories when I picked her up at the airport in the midst of a Colorado rain storm. I'm glad she got to go, but there's a consensus among us that we're much gladder to have her back home. She got to see family while she was down there, and she really enjoyed that. If you can't tell in the picture at the bottom of this blog, Noel is the one sitting at the left end of the 1st row. I told her I got the pick o' the litter from that bunch; that's for sure.
Dennae and Jami are playing for their high school softball team. Dennae is pitching and developing a pretty good windmill. Jami has played left field and pinch hit a couple of times. They really enjoy it even though this is going to be another rebuilding year for the program. The coach from last year had to bow out of coaching the team just before the season began because of a work conflict. We are thankful for the gentleman who stepped in at the last minute. I'm sure he'll do a fine job.
We are sad that within a few weeks Jami's violin teacher from the beginning will be moving to Southern California to continue his schooling. Tim Gathman has been tremendously patient and helpful for Jami; he will be sorely missed. He is an excellent violinist, and the future is bright for him in that arena. We pray the best for him. Hope you enjoy the video clip of Jami and Tim playing a duet.
While Tim leaves, Brian and Kayla Dare have just moved out to help out in the church plant. Brian just graduated with his M.Div. from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary; Kayla is Tom and Nancy Miller's daughter. The Millers serve on the CU campus through Flatirons Baptist Church, our former ministry. Kayla has also taught our kids piano during the summers in the past; maybe she'll get to continue now that she's back in the area. We are very excited to have them here.
We hope you are doing well and that you are growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Sorry for the "red eye" effect on so many of the pictures this time.
Have a great week for Christ's sake,
MJD,Sr.
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