Days With the Duerksens

June 18, 2023 Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church It was a good day! After participating in the faith exploration class with Pastors Lois and Caleb, Cambry, along with Emma, Noah, Javin, and Mallory, decided to be baptized. Cambry, we are proud of this decision you made. We know it wasn't an easy one, but we are happy that you are saying publicly that you want to be a Jesus-follower. You have a great community of support around you as you continue your journey, and we will be with you every step of the way!  

 In mid-June, I took Delaney and Mackenzie to K-State for a 2-day volleyball camp. They were able to work on their skills, meet new people, and actually work with K-State volleyball players! While they were busy in the gym, I got to explore Manhattan, along with my mom and sister (on one of those days). We went out to Pillsbury Crossing, a nice little waterfall thanks to recent rains, drove up to Bluemont Hill to overlook the city, toured the gardens at K-State, ate a nice lunch at Bourbon and Baker, then watched the girls in action back at the gym. The girls and I stayed at a great VRBO on the west side of town where the highlight was a jacuzzi tub! I think the girls had a good time, and it was a great couple of days for me too! Molly, the libero Sydney - Delaney's "coach" the new coach - Jason Mansfield All the girls together Delaney's team, scrimmaging Call Hall ice cream, of course! A poem vending machine! This was the poem we got - started happy, but I guess the ...