when we mourn, we mourn as a family. i realize that elena looks much happier and much prettier, but this is her mourning face nonetheless.
monitoring the effects of mourning – day 64
two more weeks til the beard is gone. i hope that my face under the beard will match the rest of my face after my 20-25 hours of tanning each week this summer.
*please know that I am sarcastic
an excerpt from youth group game
As you may know, we have played a game similar to Balderdash in youth group where I find uncommon words and then without telling anyone the actual definition, everyone writes down a made-up definition [usually either one that sounds like it could be the actual definition or else one that is funny]. Here is one made-up definition that was a winner.
Saveloy: “When a retired loy; similar to a boy under age 10 saves a person, place or thing. This has not been used since 1842 when Tom Bucket saved a small red chick from blowing up.” [These famous words were penned by Michaella]
monitoring the effects of mourning – day 57
57 days of regret. 21 days until freedom.
youth program 7-31
Here it is, hot off the press the program from today’s youth group: youth-group-program-7-31-07.doc
monitoring the mourning process – day 50
above is how i look after 50 days.
and here’s the look I was hoping for: 
as you can see, i’m way behind schedule
Apples to Apples Tournament
We had an Apples to Apples tournament last night at the Fortunes. There was food, fellowship, fun, fudge, and fond memories created as a result of us all setting aside our differences and playing this game. There were about 20 of us so we split into two groups of 10 and then the top 4 from each group advanced to a championship round. Johannes, Michaella, Leah, and Anna all did especially well. So if you want to win at Apples to Apples don’t play with them.
coming soon!
the new youth cds are currently being made. the two pictures above are evidence of that fact. well, at least the 2nd picture is. the 1st picture is really just a picture of blocks.
monitoring the effects of mourning – day 43
past halfway now. i think i may have to start grooming my beard soon. maybe brushing it a hundred times before bed or something. i guess i’m naive as far as beard maintenance goes.
