Today I helped clean the church. Sometimes there are others that help and today was one of those days. The cleaning went quick. When I came home I watched a movie with Samantha - Deepwater Horizon. That is the story of the explosion that occurred due to cost-cutting measures. I thought it was a good movie and did a fair job at showing the importance of doing what is right when the acquisition of money is driving many decisions.
This evening I took Emma, Madilyn, and Ammon to see Stephen Beus perform. He is a neighbor and friend of ours and is one of the best pianists I have ever heard. If you ever get the chance to hear him - it will be worth your time. Feel free to youtube his name and listen to some of his work. It is amazing.
Tonight I am struggling with helping my kids to overcome challenges they don't even realize they have. Samantha suggested I say things directly to them but it is difficult for me since they remind me so much of Jan. I wouldn't use that method to talk to Jan and yet - I believe it may be the only way with my kids. :-|
Well - I'm tired and mentally drained. Until tomorrow.
