Summer at Bear Trap Ranch

Once again we find ourselves in ministry at Intervarsity's Bear Trap Ranch for the summer. We have two programs that run back to back. The first is a four week training program for new missionaries call Lifeworkx. We cover four basic self discovery areas along with introducing these passionate people to some of the challenges of life in ministry in another culture. Following that we spend the next 10 days with about 100 of our missionaries on home assignment. This program is run by Deänne and the focus is to allow our people just off of the field to unpack their last term in a safe, caring environment. We love it and so do they. For more info and pictures of what this looks like check out the website www.OC08Internship.blogspot.com

Kassen Waterlogged

As Kassen's last high school activity she went with several members of her Anatomy and Physiology class on a seven day river rafting trip. She had a blast - at least, as much of a blast as possible without showering for all that time! Check out the slide show for more pix of the beautiful Green River's Desolation Canyon (and Kassen, of course).

30 Years Ago...

In all the excitement of Kassen's graduation an important event went unheralded. Deanne and I celebrated 30 years together! Seems impossible that we could be even that old. We plan on at least 30 more, as God might allow. Thank you for living it all with us!

Kassen is a graduate! We had a great ceremony together with about 2500 or more people all celebrating the accomplishments of their children. We were excited to have Kelli home from Baylor and there with us to cheer Kassen on. She has received many great compliments from her teachers and I am sure it is just the beginning. She has committed to go to Hope International University in Fullerton, CA in the fall. They were able to give her a scholarship package of about $19,000 a year which includes volleyball and academics. We are proud of her, as we are of all of our children.

Hudson, the Cool Dude

Check this little man out!! He is ready for sun and fun. Right now the Alec Boesel family, including our little stud here, are on their way up to Washington State to visit Emmalee's brother. We hope to see them next month. Grandkids grow up even faster than kids!!