The kids started school last week – James in 5th grade and Anna in 2nd grade.  This year’s transition (so far) has been pretty smooth and for that I’m grateful.  The kids are slowly settling in to their new teachers, meeting new friends, and catching up with old friends.  While we don’t have regular homework yet I’m guessing that will all change this week.  The kids are already complaining about making lunches every night – some things never change.  

We’re all excited for this new school year and eagerly anticipate all the kids will learn and the many ways they will grow.  Mostly, my prayer again, is that they would know Jesus in a deeper way through the challenges and experiences He gives them at school.  

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.  James 3:17