Road trip...

We took a little road trip today to get to be with Joel as he accepted a "PA Humanitarian of the Year" award from the Utah Academy of Physician Assistants. Pretty special, isn't it? I think Joel just loves people and his ability to love and advocate for the homeless population shines. So, I was proud to be here to cheer for his heart and his work. I love that Sam and Amelia got to go up with him to accept it and that they got to hear his humble gratitude as he did.
Did I mention there is an enormous pool at our hotel? We had to walk through an enormous casino maze to get to the pool and Joel and I thought it was hysterical ( and wonderful) that the kids didn't even mention it! Their eyes were fixed on the pool:) Anyway, I think it's going to be a wonderful weekend away as a little family. Celebrating the work the Lord has blessed Joel with, really. It fits him so very well, and what a gift it is that we are both getting to do the work that we feel so passionate about.
All for now, Jen
P.S. Just to keep it real on the ol' blog, I must say that after I wrote this and was basking in the feeling of having a great trip down here, a fun time watching the awards, jubilee sleeping peacefully while the kids played with some new friends outside and Joel finished listening to the speaker nearby. Ahem. Suddenly, they all came busting in the hotel room with Sam and Amelia screaming and crying. There was trouble in "play land" and Joel told the kids they'd have to come inside and they proceeded to scream and cry as Joel led them past all of the conference goers into the hotel. Parenting does provide plenty of opportunities to grow in humility, doesn't it?!:)