Young Warrior

Owen turned four yesterday. He had a wonderfully full day. Because Kris and I had to go to a retreat in Bowling Green, Owen and Ivan were blessed to have Todd and Christina Spitters keep an eye on them overnight Friday night. Owen loves to be ther… more »

Owen is a big brother twice over and experiencing such new thoughts and feelings since Aron arrived. On the day of Aron's birth I saw Owen's confusion and frustration and I pitied him. As I labored, he waited and played happily in the playroom for a wh… more »

Owen likes Woems. Yes, I know...woems is not a word, but for whatever reason that is what he has remembered as the word for poems. Night before last we read a book of poems at bedtime and he fell in love with them. The book is called "Tomorrow is… more »

Owen picked up a hymnal that I had lying on the credenza the other day. He opened it and examined the musical notation a little then held it up to me open and asked, "Mommy, is this a notebook?" I tried not to laugh because it's a logical question.… more »

Owen has become more serious about his prayers lately. He wants to "pray like an adult" more often and though he keeps them brief, he seems to sincerely ask for, or thank God for what is important to him. Usually at meal time it's something like, "Dear… more »