First Family Photo Shoot Part II

My first family photo shoot went exceptionally well (all things considered). This family was just so precious and so patient with me. I meet with Brandi today to show her the pictures and am praying that she will be pleased with the results.

First Family Photo Shoot

I'm so excited to have the opportunity this Sunday afternoon to do a photo shoot of a family here in town. We will be taking pictures in the City Park and at the Golf Course. Praying that they will be happy with the results.

First Wee Ball Game - Gooo Bravesss!!!!

Opening Ceremonies

It's that time of year again. . . Baseball season!!! Angela and David are too old to play recreational sports anymore, but that hasn't kept me from being involved. The city recreation department is intending to take over all recreational sports within the city, with baseball and softball being in the first one. This year they have 500 kids ranging between the ages of 4 - 16 registered. I was approached about coaching a wee-ball team (4 year olds) and have been thrilled thus far that I excepted the challenge.

On Saturday we had opening ceremonies and it was such fun to see the kids and their parents having a great time. The younger kids played a scrimmage game consisting of 1 inning while the older kids participated in softball and baseball clinics.
My little guys and girls had so much fun being out on the field and they did a great job. Tonight is our very first official game and I am looking forward to it and the other nine games of the season. The kids are such a joy to coach and there is no such thing as a "bad practice". . . who could not help but laugh at them (even when they aren't listening). It is such a blessing to be able to give my time to the youth of our community.

Christ was all anguish that I might be all joy,
Cast off that I might be brought in,
Trodden down as an enemy that I might be welcomed as a friend,
Surrendered to hell's worst that I might attain heaven's best,
Stripped that I might be clothed,
Wounded that I might be healed,
Athirst that I might drink,
Tormented that I might be comforted,
Made a shame that I might inherit glory,
Entered darkness that I might have eternal light.
My Savior wept that all tears might be wiped from my eyes,
Groaned that I might have endless song,
Endured all pain that I might have unfading health,
Bore a thorny crown that I might have a glory-diadem,
Bowed his head that I might uplift mine,
Experienced reproach that I might receive welcome,
Closed his eyes in death that I might gaze on unclouded brightness,
Expired that I might for ever live.
O Father, who spared not thine only Son that thou mightest spare me,
All this transfer thy love designed and accomplished;
Help me to adore thee by lips and life.
- Puritan prayer, from The Valley of Vision