this excerpt covers alot of time a few months in fact. We are all under one roof and in spite of cramped quarters and limited funds we actually flourish in so many ways and every day is an affirmation of all we stand for. Intention to love one clear over riding directive. Shawnie and i give this aspect so much thought and discussion we have such a clear ongoing vision of what that means to us and it is constantly changing as we press even closer and closer to this supreme ideal, our church continues to minister to us in great and mighty ways. At one point we are challenged to give more to our church so Shawnie and i sit down and write out all are bills and include ten percent giving and are surprised to find out we could actually do this. on paper there is often only pennies left but it is still feasible. So only by faith we decide to faithfully do so. Almost right away we start seeing God provide us more and more and somehow some way we have always had more than enough. We even found quite a few opportunities to share what God has given to us to others always making it clear that this was always from God. So many sweet memories in such a short time. Kobe watching Hulk for the hundredth time while Bryan read to Shawnie and I this Book " the screw tape Letters" by C,S. Lewis and us laughing so hard we almost cried as Bryan had a hard time pronouncing some words. Bryan would almost walk out because we teased him so much but we begged him to continue over an over again, Shawnie reading to each other, Starting are day with a hot breakfast to include Pancakes sausage eggs and some potatoes. At least two or three times a week taking Kobe to the park with bat and ball in hand to practice hitting always with a million Kobe questions. I taught Kobe when i asked him are" are you ready" he answered in almost a drawl " Born ready" it was so perfect. That little boy has some real talent and can really hit the ball well for a four year old. I know a little bit about this and have coached all my kids in baseball OK maybe a little bias but that's OK. We often refer to him as our retirement plan because when he is a major league baseball star he can take care of us when we are older, alright i know i am already older ha ah. Since i work swing shift a lot of life happened while i was gone but Shawnie was always eager and faithful to joyously give me all the details of how Love always wins and the fruit of that was always on display in our two amazing spirit filled boys. I digress a bit Church was fantastic such peace love and joy God ties everything together so beautifully. I am beyond amazement and anticipate the tie in everything that my heart is contemplating god has been so faithful to open my eyes every week literally every Sunday for over eight months i get hit right between the eyes. When your your heart and eyes finally have the courage to love unconditionally and understand the extreme power that is flowing around everyone and most importantly those of course nearest to you the ever unfolding demonstration of miracles will leave you in such awe and wonder and in complete humility of God's power you will surrender to the infinite power of Love.