A "Wicked" Thank You

My family is the epitome of selfless giving. Last night my sister, Deby, prepared a special girls only night. We went out for dinner at Fleming's Prime Steak House and Wine Bar to catch the 5 for 6 'til 7 special (What an unbelievably delicious steal!) and then made our way down to the Adrienne Arsht Center to see "Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz." It was her birthday gift to our little sister, Danielle, and what a thougthful gift it was.

Lucas and I don't make an abundance of money and lead a very simple life. Although all of our needs are met many times we have desires (I much more so than Lucas) to be able to do things which we simply cannot afford on a teacher and pastor's salary (i.e. going to a musical). Those are the times in which my family comes in; always looking for ways in which they can serve us. They invite us to "fancy schmanzy" dinners and pick up the tab, pay for the rentals on vacations and much more. The Lunns give from their hearts without measuring the cost.

I know I am really blessed and I thank God for the way he uses my family to show me how much he loves us. And although many times I feel embarrassed to accept it, I know I need to humbly accept, enjoy the treat and thank God for using them to bless us.

I don't think we will ever be able to repay them for all that they have given us but I know our God will.

Mike and Deby,

Thank you once again for giving selflessly. I know you work hard for everything you have. You are disciplined in your saving and the way you spend what the Lord has blessed you with. Thank you for choosing to invest in your family and giving us what otherwise many times we could not do on our own. Thank you for constantly looking for opportunities in which to share with us and bless us. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you and are truly privileged to be a part of a family that loves us not only in word, but in action.

We love you!

"May the LORD repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge."
Ruth 2:12

Saudades

Today when we got home we found a lovely surprise from The Trindade Family.

They really didn't have to but I do appreciate their thoughtfulness. I especially loved the handwritten notes our nieces wrote for us.


And although Serenata de Amor is oh, "muito gostoso", I'd trade in that box of chocolate any day for these faces.


Quantas saudades!!!

Lucas' Junior Recital

This past Wednesday Lucas performed his first Junior Recital at FIU. His parents drove down from Kentucky to be present at this "milestone" in their son's life. They were so proud and had every reason to be. If it weren't for their dedication during the crucial years in his childhood driving him to and from lessons, having him practice every day even when he didn't want to (they knew what was best for him), and showing him how to serve at church with his gifts I know Lucas would've never developed the passion he now has for music today. I, too wish to acknowledge them and show them how grateful I am for the investment they made in their son's life.

A huge thank you to our family and to the caterer extraordinaire, Deby Lunn. It wouldn't have been possible without you. Thank you for making his day so special. I also want to thank our friends who were there to support Lucas. It was great sharing with you. And for our family and friends who weren't able to join us, we recorded the entire recital. We shall soon be uploading it to YouTube to share it with you. In the meantime enjoy a few pictures.

"Eres lo mejor de lo mejor" (even my papi thinks so)