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 ...

As always, May has been incredibly busy! First, we made a weekend trip to Minnesota to celebrate Addi's college graduation. Now, she's off to S. Dakota to begin adulting and using her biology major! This trip also included a stop in nearby Walnut Grove - the setting for Laura Ingalls Wilder's book, On the Banks of Plum Creek. It was also the setting for one of my favorite TV shows, so I really enjoyed the TV room at the museum, with some actual props from the set of the show! We enjoyed staying at a really old farmhouse and hosted everyone for a celebration dinner. May also included the league track meet, which began in Solomon on a Tuesday, postponed because of tornadic weather, and finished in Goessel on Thursday. Delaney had another great meet - setting league records in the 100M hurdles, 200M hurdles, and the medley relay! She also was the league runner-up in the triple jump. And when it was all said and done, she actually had the top 7th grade 200 hurdle time in the st...

 April is off and running with a myriad of activities...in the first week!  April 1: Prom for Caiden and Mallory April 3: 7th grade quiz bowl league champions for Delaney Quinli, Emily, Estela, AJ, Delaney, Levi, (Mrs. Sells, coach) April 5: HS Art Contest for Cambry: 1st place, printmaking; 2nd place, 3D art; merit award, ceramic fountain. Bonus - Goessel hosted, so I got to help out and see how it all works! April 6: first JV golf tournament of the season for Cambry: tied for 21st with her partner, Jasmine. April 6: first JH track meet for Delaney where she broke 4 school records in TJ, 200 hurdles, 100 hurdles, and the medley relay (with Bella, Mackenzie, and Lydia R.)! 100 M hurdles time: 17.18 seconds April 9: HAPPY EASTER - JESUS IS RISEN!