I had hoped to use this past week to get prepared to start school on Monday, the 24th.  Instead my stepfather passed away somewhat suddenly on Wednesday, so I've spent several days in Las Cruces helping my mother.  Though I came home today, I will return in a couple of days for the funeral services, to help with odds and ends, and to help her finish packing.  We will be moving her here to Albuquerque as soon as the services are over, as we will have lots of help on hand.

We had begun remodeling the 2nd house on our property for she and her husband to move to.  It won't be ready yet for several more weeks, so until then, she will stay with my sister's family her in Albuquerque. 

Lots of changes, but not much school happening.  The kids are still learning though.  We spent the day on the NM/Mexico border yesterday, a small, hot border crossing at Columbus, NM / Palomas, Mexico.  They've gotten to see a bit of what happens when someone dies, learned about family dynamics and relationships, etc. I look forward to when we will have structure again, but not sure when that will be.  We have decided to forego co-op this year, just to spend more time at home, focusing on the areas I believe God would have for our family.

Looking forward to church tomorrow.  Can't wait to spend time worshipping the Lord with my Christian family.  Praying your time in church is filled with wonder and awe at who He is!