Is God angry? That is what Libi asked with fear written all over her face as balls of hail pounded our car last Sunday night. God's anger must be on her mind as she is learning about the 10 plagues for Pesach. I have asked myself that same question recently as many mainstays of our modern life seem to be falling apart.

Now, as I lie in bed today with swollen glands, a terribly sore throat, and aches and pains, I don't have the mental energy to blog about the future of life as we know it.

However I can try some brief updates...
Julia has now competed in two Developmental Team Meets in far-away parts of Pennsylvania. She did so well at both meets. She practices so hard during each week and has clinched some important skills for getting to Level 5 which may happen next year. The Championship Meet is on May 31 and we are looking forward to it. Third grade is going well too. Julia has found a best friend, Madelyn. They have a special babytalk language that they speak with each other (it drives me crazy), but I'm happy for her.