Visit with Daniel and Anu...

Daniel and Anu came back to California for a brief visit and a wedding that they were in today. Carrie and I drove down to my parent's house in Stockton to see Daniel and Anu (back from Syracuse, NY). We had a wonderful time fellowshipping with the newest newlyweds in the Briggs family. Heard excellent reports from Daniel about the progress he is making at Syracuse Law School as well as the fact that he recently applied to the Marshall School of Public Administration. He should heard back from them in the next couple of weeks. If he gains acceptance, he would concurrently receive both his law degree (J.D.) as well as his Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree.

Anu is loving her job and they are loving having her as well. Her boss recently praised her in an company wide e-mail stating that they need to hire two more customer service representatives "just like Anu". The Lord is continuing to bless Daniel and Anu in Syracuse although we miss them greatly here in Cali.

Carrie and I got to see my Dad's new school, McNair High School, and the science labs...WOW, Wow, wow!!! Each classroom has their own Spectrophotometer, Gas chromatographs, $$$$ salt water aquariums, gel electrophoresis equipment, etc. I was so envious! :) Plus, Ward's scientific supply company has now packaged labs for each of the different areas. So, my Dad now is able to do mock paternity tests, blood typing, gas chromatographs, etc. with EACH of his classes AND the students are able to perform these labs in groups while in class. I can't even scrounge up enough materials to do one labs in front of my students.

Anyway, it was a great couple of hours spent with my family, laughing and discussing weightier matters. We had some very insightful conversations around China, world economics, and the recent appointment of Justice Alito and Chief Justice Roberts.

Additionally, my Dad and brother learned that SOL meant something other than "S**t Out of Luck". LOL

Carrie wants everyone to know that she does not approve of the last statement.