James 1:27 "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after the orphans and widows in their distress."
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Sandra's Graduation

We all picture things in our mind on how things are going to work out and we should know by now that it never works out that way! When Sandra asked if she could come and live with us for her senior year of high school, we envisioned a much different year than it has been. It has been great to have her here to help with rides with the kids but it was not the bonding experience we expected among siblings. Unfortunately, Sandra arrived with a boyfriend still in WI that she had gotten over the summer and decided to try and continue as a long distance relationship. Rather than putting all of her focus on her siblings and enjoying this once in a lifetime opportunity to finally be together, she was busy concentrating on her relationship. Her lack of respect for her parents also didn't sit well with us and what we are trying to teach our kids so she definitely didn't act like a good role model. Unfortunately, Juan and Ingrid then got in a fight on Sandra's graduation day and Luis, who was here visiting from WI, decided to solve the problem his way by punching Juan in the face. Unfortunately he was already ready for Sandra's graduation so his new outfit that matched his sisters is now ruined. No good pictures today! Sandra leaves after graduation for the summer. When she comes back, she will be living on campus at GCU, Grand Canyon University. She plans to major in theatre.