Alyxius' Family Update May 2009

I thought I (Alyxius) would post a little update to the Divine Inheritance “Lost Coins” blog, so you all could stay in touch with the family. It’s hard to believe May is upon us, and our summer break is quickly approaching!

Our oldest, Adrian, just turned 13 last month and is growing up quickly. He still loves history, reading and anything to do with World War II, but has added Play Station and football to the mix. We had a joint party for Adrian and Marcus to celebrate the passage of significant birthdays for both of them: Adrian’s 13th and Marcus’ 41st. Adrian’s passage into manhood and the teen years is obvious, but what is special about Marcus’ 41st? Well, for one thing, he was actually here for it! You may recall he was traveling last year to help start a home for child soldiers when he turned 40. So, this year we tried to make up for it, and he got 2 parties!

Rooke is doing very well in school. You wouldn't believe it is his first year there, given the number of friends he has already made and the kind of influence he has in the classroom. He won the 5th grade election to be mayor of the Biztown (a marketplace simulation) field trip this Friday. He is very excited!

Akhasa is all about animals right now. We have 16 baby chicks, so if I ever have trouble finding Akhasa, I know to look in the chicken coop. She has recently acquired a rat that lives in a cage in her room…AND she keeps snails too. ☹

Samara is bright, funny, sweet and loves to talk about Jesus in her heart. She and I get to hang out the most, since she is only in school 2 half days a week and spends the rest of the time with me. Sometimes, she gets bored with me and goes to wrestle the cat for a while. I think the cat usually wins...

Marcus and I are doing well. Both of us are fighting to keep islands of Sabbath rest in our hearts and schedules. Some days we do it well, other days not so much. I started working in the children’s ministry at our church and am also growing in my knowledge and proficiency as a part of a healing prayer ministry called “Sozo” (the Greek word meaning salvation in every aspect of life) at our church.

This all keeps me pretty busy, along with football and brownies and play dates and school projects and hospitality and, and, and... (though, not too busy to enjoy some beautiful weather here recently). Winter is past and I am so glad…all I can say is, “IT'S ABOUT TIME!”

Much love to all of you, our friends and family. Let us know what's up with you and your family!

Alyxius