Making a Basketball Snow Man

The snowfall in Wichita was light but sticky today, so we made a base then covered 2 basketballs with snow for the body and head!! Can you believe it?? My niece Rebecca had the day off school so she helped me (or rather I helped her). Followed by hot cocoa.

Pro-Life Athlete Seen during Super Bowl

Of course, we made a little time to watch the SuperBowl, and waited to see the pro-life commercial with Tim Tebow and his mom Pam. Made by Focus on the Family, the commercial never says the "abortion" word but goes a long way toward showing the affection/devotion between mother and son. I loved the humor, too. In 1987, Tebow suffered from a dangerous infection during a mission trip to the Philippines, and doctors recommended that she terminate her pregnancy, fearing she might die in childbirth. But she carried Tim to term, and he went on to win the 2007 Heisman Trophy and two BCS championships with the Florida Gators. The NOW women were waving their "pro-choice" banners all week prior and were determined to censor this woman's right to celebrate her choice to go ahead with a difficult pregnancy. I like how Dave Andrusko at NRLC calls them "pro-aborts behaving badly" and I realize it gave extra publicity to this $2.3 million spot.

Weekend in Wichita

I'm spending the weekend in Wichita trying to help my brother's family. More prayers are needed.

Treasure Island

We finished the book about Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins and Doctor Livesey and Ben Gunn. So we treated ourselves to the movie--I had rented a BBC production but didn't realize that it was a musical. We will get back on NetFlix and try to find something "better."

Luckily, Lauren was found late last night. It's a long way from "over," but we are relieved. My thanks to all the prayer partners!

Teenage Niece is Missing

Sad news... my niece Lauren, an 8th grader at a Catholic school, ran away from home in the middle of the night Sunday and hasn't been located yet. The police and school officials are tracking the clues we have. Early this morning, her My Space page said she was tired and showerless. She has been upset with my brother, who won’t let her have a boyfriend or cell phone like her real mom allows. St. Michael the Archangel, protect us in battle against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.

Cardinal Comes to Benedictine

Meggar was able to see Cardinal Schonburg yesterday afternoon at Benedictine College. He came to speak on the Church’s position on creation and evolution. Luckily we live close to Atchison, but the chapel was so full that Meggar had to watch from the screen in the gym. Cardinal Schonborn said, “I’m neither an evolutionist or a creationist,” he said. “I believe in creation.” “I think what we need today in our society is faith-committed Catholics who are able to give the deep reasons of their faith ... of their hope.” That's exactly what I said at the Science Fair on Friday night!