Time for a family update. Candy is doing well. She is going to be going to school online this fall to get her certificate in personal training and nutrition. She is very excited about it. I am excited for her too. She has wanted this for so long and she has a ready client base of people that want them to train her. She is now in the young women’s presidency and loves it. She is secretary which means that she gets to have fun but lacks a lot of the responsibilities. Perfect for her.

Zach is doing well. He is going to be a section leader in the band this year. I can’t believe that he is a junior in high school. It is fun though. He is dating and is having a great time doing so. He knows that he isn't supposed to single date so he spends a lot of time hanging out at friends' houses or our house. He is slimming up and his dating is pushing him to be more healthy. All in all, he is doing great.

Matt too is doing well. His band, “To Love A Monster” plays in various Christian Rock festivals throughout the Mid South. He is the drummer and does background vocals. They are getting really good. He will be getting his driving permit this fall so be prepared to stay off of the sidewalks. I am so scared to have him driving. He scares me period as he is growing up.

Gabby and the twins are also doing well. They are enjoying their summer. It is strange to think that by April of next year, Gabby will be in Young Women’s and the twins will be baptized. Sam and Luther are growing so fast. They are so funny together. All three of them talk about you all of the time. Of course the older boys do too. They started school and are doing great.

Rainier came home two months ago from the Army and is started going to Southern Miss this week. He is excited about it and has gone through the orientation program. He went on a month-long trip to see family and friends out west.

Well, I have completed almost 3/4th of the Old Testament this year. I am powering through it and hope to finish it this fall. I have been reading every day and feel the Lord’s influence in my daily existence. I am grateful for it and know that I have been guided and will continue to be guided in what the Lord would have me do.

The blessings of God are real and our family feels them every day. We are going to get pictures taken this weekend and I will put some up later.