hi susan, i didn't know you too loved the maxwell's.  have you been to one of their conferences?  i can only imagine how wonderful it would be to attend.  i've written to mr. maxwell sharing a concern and aasking his advice on soemthing involving my oldest son.  it was nothing big or too serious, but i inew that mr. maxwell would give me sound godly advice and not tell me what i wanted to hear to be kind.  he doesn't hold back and he give sound godly biblical answers to tough questions.  he said they would love to get back to the seattle area for a conference soon, and if they do work it in i will go.  i don't homeschool and my children are adults, but as parents we are always learning.  i really would like to talk to christopher, the 28 year old, and pickhis brain a litte.

on another note . . . lots of nice young men in that family . . . 

it was so good to hear from you.  i hope you are feeling well and enjoying gearing up for the holidays.  blessings and lots of love, mari