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Kim continues to do well. We have another sonogram this week and then she begins the weekly doctor visits until Kathryn is born. Although we are a month away from the due date, I am convinced she could come at any moment. Every time Kim moans I start boiling hot water and collect clean towels (although I do not know what to do with them). We have been so blessed with baby stuff! Kim has almost got things squared away, which has been no small task.

Michael is doing well. He has developed a passion for Veggie Tales and praise music, and he continues to enjoy all sports. Plus, he enjoys fixing things and helping out with chores. How long will that last? He has an active imagination and is just plain silly at times. He gets that from Kim, who is terminally silly, and not from me, as I am consistently sober-minded. Oh shut up.

Our church just called a new Minister to Youth, Jordan Mims, who will begin next month. Jordan and Hollie will be a great addition to our church as we continue to give our attention to what God is doing among the students of Aransas County. The needs are overwhelming, but God is greater.

I can't say enough how much I love and appreciate Ray Presley and his family for the love and service they offered to our youth ministry during the interim period. Ray is an example of Christian leadership because of his selfless service, which reminds me of Jesus. I hope those of you who know Ray will go out of your way to bless him and pray for him.

I am just about finished with my first semester of seminars, and I am exhausted. I have no idea how it has gone, but I mind fight out more when I attend the wrap-ups the first week of June. Maybe they will kick me out of the program and I'll be finished!

I'll try to post more later.

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