A Change in Seasons
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven." Eccl. 3:1
There is continual activity in the Malkemes' home. We are doing our best to stay in step with God as the seasons change - both within our family, and with the beginning of school year. Paul says, "we feel the freedom to push the reset button during times like these to help us realign with God's purposes," and in turn we are experiencing the peace of God in the midst of many joys and a few challenges.
Grace (3) is a full-fledged preschooler at the Lee Academy (sniff, sniff from Mommy), and she is loving it! She says her biggest challenge lately is learning how to hold on to the class line-rope without bumping into other kids. Grace is really proud that she can draw a straight line on paper and color in the lines.
Cady (5) entered kindergarten this fall. She says that it was also challenging for her to begin gymnastics class. She has been placed in an advanced class with a new teacher, and was pretty scared at first. Now Cady is extremely proud she made it through her first class, and is "really into it." She is one of the most flexible kids we know.
Over the summer Megan (almost 8) was anxious about returning to school, and says that a challenge for her has been "getting used to second grade homework." She transitioned back to school fairly well, and is thankful for Ms. R, a counselor she meets with weekly who helps her "work through her worries." Megan is our primo boogey-boarder, and is very proud of her growing swimming abilities.
For Paul and I, having all the girls in school is providing more opportunities to enjoy and support each other. Many of you will be pleased to know we are even scheduling some daytime dates. Paul has stepped into some new roles including financial management at our church and helping with communications for the Family Council at the girl's Lee Academy. I (Glenna) am getting ready to open Homework Center and start writing our 2009 curriculum.
Please pray for Godly wisdom as we raise our girls. We see in them the influence of the culture we live in, struggles with anxiety or self-confidence, and seeming to grow up too fast. But along with these challenges we are pleased with the full life our girls are getting. We love the fact that Megan talks almost daily about her faith with a Muslim friend - without wavering in her own belief and abandoning her friend, or that Cady has a heart to bring understanding between people. Your prayers carry us and it is such a blessing to know that whether we are laughing or crying, there are people like you laughing and crying with us. When you have a minute, send an email, note, or call. We would love to hear from you.
You can pray these scriptures for our family; Romans 15:13, Philippians 4:6-7, Proverbs 21:23.
