When Shane and I lived in Lebanon, MO, Shane coached 8
th grade boys basketball one year. During that one season, we developed a great relationship with the Bechtel's. Their son,
Ryne, was on Shane's team and
Ryne's dad, Greg, is as much a basketball fan as you'll ever meet. Shane kept in touch with them through the years, following
Ryne as he played high school ball. This year
Ryne is a freshman at the University of Missouri St. Louis. So when
Ryne called and told Shane that
UMSL was going to play the University of Kentucky this season, Shane was thrilled to make the short trip to Lexington to see them play. We have learned so much from the Bechtel's about family and raising godly children. So we are proud to see
Ryne playing on such a big stage.
Then on Saturday I got to visit my friend Julie in the hospital. She was there for a good reason...she had baby Jonah Wade on Friday. Jonah was 6 lbs, 13 oz...what a doll and just as tiny as can be. For weeks, Silas has been hearing about this little friend who would be coming to meet him. He was quite interested and reached out to touch Jonah's head when we introduced them. Just look at their sizes! What a difference 4 months makes!
