Our Time in Michigan

Finally I've got some photos from our trip to Michigan to be with my family. I know they're from two weeks ago, but I really like them and wanted to share our good (and sometimes difficult - see June 21st post about my Dad) times with you all. God is so good to my family...I cannot help but praise Him as He "works all things together for good to those [of us] who love Him and are called according to His purpose." Even through the hard times, God blesses us.

My brothers Joel (left) and Nate who had the Open House while we were there

Joel just graduated from Northland Baptist Bible College and Nate just finished High School and is headed to Nothland this fall (Lord willing).

This is Dad on the body board in ER after he fractured the vertebrae in his back and one of his ribs (we didn't find out about the rib until a couple of days later). He said this body board was literally torture.

This is the infamous raft off of which Dad dove into the bottom of the pond. Thank you all for your prayers for him...he is showing marked improvement after 2 weeks and is in therapy to help the long healing process. Thank the Lord that his injury wasn't worse as he is able to move under his own power and is able to sit at his desk at home to work (which is a big relief to him) in order to pay the bills.

I goof off with MeganMeg loves her Omi (our name for my Mom - it's from our German roots)
my brother Joel with Megan - she's so cute when she stares at people!
For some odd reason, Megan loves my red Addidas hat and stares at it whenever I wear it. She always tries to get her hands on it too and eat it. So sometimes I let her wear it - like here with my sister Emily.
sooooo sleepy...or yelling in excitement (I can't remember which)! =)