Our Kids Rock!

We are so proud of our children. On Monday, April 7, 2008 we had some great news.

Brandon was the first to tell of his. He had tried out the week before, for the highest choir group in the high school, a cappella. "HE MADE IT!" Brandon had taken this year off from choir, and took yearbook instead. He has enjoyed it, but now is sure of his love for music and wants to get back at it. This group, a cappella, is a mix of boys and girls and just what Brandon wants to do. He will be in this group next year. Great job, "Brando".

Brittany came home next and told us of her good news. About a month ago she entered a poem contest. Her poem, "Heart of the Moon", went all the way to district and was one of the three 6th graders recognized. Brittany is now thinking of sending this poem to the "Friend", to see if it gets published. Great Job, "Britt".

Rachel and Aaron are always on top of their game as well.

Heart of the Moon

By: Brittany Steenhoek

Somewhere, deep in the heart of the moon, something sings.

The gentle song fills the night and opens the stars.

As the stars glitter open, they breathe the wind.

The wind halts, and listens to the moon.

Somewhere, deep in the heart of the moon, something sings.

It sings of time, before now, and after.

Time that will never come, for it will never be.

For all time stops at the time of the moon.

Somewhere, deep in the heart of the moon, something sings.

The song is death, violent and cruel.

All death is but journey on.

But none are prepared.

Somewhere, deep in the heart of the moon, something sings.

A deep gentle voice entwines with a light loving tome.

Together, the heart of the moon sings of love.

Love that never will be, but always is.

Somewhere, deep in the heart of the moon, something sings.

The moon sings of time, death, and love.

All combined into our trip, life.

Then, the heart of the moon ends it song, eternal and forevermore.