Brotherly Love

Beth got a loft bed for Anders recently (craigslist has helped her discover all sorts of new things we need--oops, was my tongue in my cheek as I said that?). Nils loves it as much as Anders--maybe more. He loves to go up and down the ladder (the down part took some work, but he eventually got so he at least understands the principles of what needs to happen). Then he walks around joyously on Anders' bed. And when Anders is in the right mood, he loves to play with Nils. It's really fun to see them playing together more and more--and enjoying each other's company.

This is Nate with Nils. Nate is from Wisconsin (I think we've mentioned him before). He's living in Washington working at the Covenant Bible Camp there. On April weekend he's marrying Johanna. She's from Saskatchewan. She's living in the Greater Vancouver area right now. Her dad's a pastor & her grandfather will be doing the wedding, but we're doing their premarital counselling. They were over after church last Sunday. The boys have fun with them (and they have a good time with the boys, too). But it's always a privilege to be a part of the union of two lives. We're still connected to many of the people I've counselled/officiated the weddings of.

Meanwhile, Anders and Nils are growing. Anders is onto the first real round of skating lessons. I get phone calls after lessons and hear how he jumped or didn't use a chair anytime. The growth is much more noticeable in Nils. He's trying more things and verbalizing a lot more. And he's just as pleased with himself as can be--can't you tell?