…and speaking of water – I snapped these shots of the Oregon Coast yesterday.  Too gorgeous for words…

  The Pacific Northwest is glorious when the sun shines.  Glistening blue water and green growing everywhere, with snow-capped mountains in the distance creating a picturesque scene at every turn. 

I snapped these shots while I poked around last week in WA State, admiring God’s creation and drinking in the moment.  I even had a boat ride with friends,  buzzing about in the breeze while investigating the waterfront-until the rain began!

…was, as one friend aptly put it, “almost relaxing”!!!  I hadn’t even unpacked my bag from being away, when it was time to head out for a lazy ride down the American River in Sacramento on a big yellow raft.  The weather was perfect: blue skies and hot sun.  We went with friends and decided that next time, the adults would be in one boat and all the kids in the other.  That way the restless children could play ‘man overboard’, ‘get the towels soaking wet’, ‘rock the boat’ and ‘irritate the siblings’ while the big people chill, eat all the good snacks, float, and soak up the sun in peace!

Hi Denise,

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Denise,
Thank you for coming to Idaho this weekend!  I listened to you several times this weekend and you were used by God to encourage me in ways that were SO specific, only God could have known…Thank you for letting God use you in a mighty way this weekend.  Our family has been changed in a “kingdom” signifcant way.  God bless you! -C in Idaho-

Denise – it was a pleasure to hear your heart this weekend! Thanks for giving to us! I was contemplating sending my 2 older kiddos to public school for a year to work on me and some issues God has been showing me. It felt overwhelming and like something had to give. BUT, but, but, after hearing your speak and others I am laser focused on educating my kiddos at home. Thank you for helping me see there’s a lot more at stake than just me. Something will have to give in my life for God to do his purpose in me, but it won’t be educating my children elsewhere. I was blessed to be at the conference and was so encouraged by the truth God gave you to speak. Thank you for being obedient. Your obedience had an impact on me and the future of our homeschooling! Keep it up sis! -J in Idaho –

Denise,

I’m also here to thank you for coming to Idaho this weekend!  I also listened to your heartfelt words several times and God has finally broken through to me about changes and directions that I need to make for myself and with the way I teach my kids and I’m so excited about that.  We too want to be a “kingdom” family and I’m going to do all I can to take us further in that direction.  Thank you for allowing God to work through you in this way even though I know you missed your earthly family a great deal!-J in Idaho-

Conference is over. Time to exhale.  I cannot tell a lie. I am sitting here eating nothing less than a scrumptious, glazed, melt-in-your-mouth, angel soft Krispy Kreme donut heated for 14 seconds to perfection!  And yes, you guessed it, a nice, strong cup of coffee with cream.  Sigh.  I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting up with a Krispy Kreme in years.  Delectable.  Next, I’ll check in online for my flight home to the fam.  It’s a very Happy Sunday for momma!

…here in Boise   but otherwise having a wonderful time with this radical bunch of moms and dads at *C.H.O.I.S. as we pursue the purposes of God for our precious youngsters…be home soon! (I imagine the laundry will be waiting – whoohoo!  Is the fridge empty, too?)

*Christian Homeschoolers Of Idaho State  www.Chois.org

…must be time to start!  So excited to meet everyone this morning at C.H.O.I.S. 2009 State Convention here in Idaho!  Please pray that God has His way every single minute…

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