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Yep, they are growing up. Kendra (17) is wrapping up high school at home, working at a local coffee shop, and trying to start a photography business. Samuel (16) worked 30+ hours a week on two farms over the summer. Now he has begun business classes at the local tech school. Anna (14) is joining him in those two classes, while working at the same coffee shop as Kendra, as well as working with horses at a local barn. Max (13) will soon begin a trial period of helping me with the online ministry. He joins the oldest three in a weekly co op where they study history and science. Max, Anna, and Samuel have begun cross country practice, but 2 months ago Samuel sprained his ankle and recently got out of an air cast. Heidi (10) is the big sister taking Henry (7) and Nehemiah (5) to the public school just behind our house. Petra (8) is staying home with Max and my wife, who is giving her a little extra attention this year. My wife is managing everything I have just written! I'm still pecking on this computer. We are blessed to have extended family live near us, as well as a weekly community group of 5-6 families to study the Bible, pray with, and fellowship together.
Please ask God to help my wife and I as we desire to parent according to the gospel, learning how consistency and grace work together.
There are 44 separate one on one relationships under our roof! That makes for lots of dynamics! Please ask God to give each of us grace, wisdom, consideration, and lots of unconditional love.
