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My parents have been going through some of their old papers, and they passed along this picture of me.  I have some vague recollection of this, but I couldn’t tell you any more than that!<\/p>\n

I actually thought I’d stop by to give you a quick update.<\/b>  There’s good news and bad news.  Bad news?  We’re all still sick and it looks like our computer monitor is dying.<\/p>\n

There’s lots of good news, though.  I finished my paper on the relation of science and theology, and mailed it.  I’ve ordered the exam, then the course will be done.  I think Hannah and Nathanael are starting to feel better.  And Hannah’s tooth is ok for now (we paid the dentist $45 to tell us to “keep an eye on it”).  I had a chance to talk to my friend Victor from Mexico the other day.<\/p>\n

So, as always we have a lot to be thankful for.  Tomorrow we get to worship with friends.  And we head into another week, by the grace of God…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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