Friday, October 24, 2008

Mo's baptism











We had Moses' baptism on Sun Oct 19th. Pastor Sam and Jonhild were here from Ghana as were cousins Pete and Anne from Colorado. Neighbor Blaire was also a sponsor. The soloist, Kevin Nordmeyer, sang the song "What Now" at the service in March when Jamie realized we needed to adopt Mo, performed that song again to a background of pictures of Ugandian children. Another friend of mine, Neil Mandsager, had taken these pictures during trips to Uganda. He and his brother started a non-profit organization, ChildVoice International. His pictures of these children in need, were the original backdrop for Kevin's song. My father was grateful that we didn't show early pictures of Mo because he can't look at those images without crying. No doubt about it, Mo has come a long way. Hans has also; he's very protective of his younger brother. The kids are so different -- I couldn't have chosen two children more different, but they love each other so much.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Dinosaurs



Wednesday nite I took a few hours off call to go with the family to "Walking with Dinosaurs." It was a techno show at Wells Fargo Arena. Awesome! Hans said it was the "best day ever!" Moses loved it too! We thought he would be scared, but he kept signing "more" whenever the dinos left the stage. Great time with the family!
Moses' baptism is coming up -- Sun Oct 19th after 11a service at Lutheran Church of Hope. We will be having some special music and videos. Pastor Sam and Jonhild, who cared for Mo in Ghana during the adoption, will be here too. They, my cousins Pete and Anne, and a friend Blaire will be the sponsors. please join us if you can. ko