Well, friends and family, it has been a while since I have made a posting. My goal is to complete one blog entry a month. So here it goes.
The Edalgos are enduring. The kids have finish school and are on summer break. This Tuesday, June 1, is going to be a big day for the Edalgos. Brookside School is having a Memorial to honor Danene. It takes place at 3:20, at 2962 Brookside Road, Stockton. The Memorial is open to the public, and both Meghan and I will be speaking. Come out and see our family. We hope to see you all there. The second grade classes will be planting a tree in Danene’s honor as well.
It has been four months since Danene went to be with the Lord God Almighty, and I’m sure she is having a great time. But for us on earth, life is moving forward, and my job is just trying to keep up with the kids. Sometimes I wish there were thirty hours in a day. I’m back working full-time (4-days a week), and the household seems to run well. God has put a masterful plan together to make this transition happen. Yes, God Is Good All The Time. For me I miss Danene everyday but I don’t have much time to think about her with all of the activities this family is doing all of the time. That’s probably God’s plan as well.
Meghan completed 5th grade, and with the help of family and close friends she completed her “State Report and Project” with a perfect 165 points out of 165 possible points. I think she was the only one to get that score. Meghan has started piano lessons, and is flying through the first book, often completing 2-3 lessons a week. I have so much fun when she plays a song and sings along. Her instructor said, “It’s been a long time since she had a chance to teach someone that is such a quick learner.” Meghan has a very good ear for music, and I can see her as a praise leader in 4-5 years; she has a real passion for music. This summer Meghan will begin participating in club soccer.
Regan completed the 7th grade. He had to work really hard. We had him in several AP classes, but in hindsight we should have had him in regular classes. However, he did very well; he even made Honor Roll one quarter. But the high point for him was the first baseball game of the year. On his second at-bat of the game, the bases were loaded, and he hit a shot down the third-base side to clear the bases with a stand-up double. It was a very proud moment for this dad and his head coach (ME). When he walk up to me after the hit I said, “Mom would be so proud of you.” When he came off the field he looked at me and said, “Dad, I did that one for Mom.” Yes, I had to walk away; I was a mess. Regan is leading the team with RBIs, and has played every inning mostly as catcher. Most importantly, Regan is just having fun.
Zac is just doing great; he has grown up so much. Danene would be so proud of him. He has had only one setback. Just last week he broke his nose again for the third time. He though he could box with his buddies (while wearing his facemask). One of Zac’s buddies sucker-punched him because he had the upper hand against the other. He made Honor Roll, 3.0+ all four quarters. He never missed a day of school all year. He loves high school. This past spring he played badminton and made it to JV-1. On the day of the league tournament, he was called up to Varsity. He got his Varsity Letter in his freshman year. This month Zac starts Driver’s Training and will get his permit. If you’re in Lodi or Woodbridge nowhere may be safe.
All in all the Edalgos are enduring, but we are missing Danene everyday. However, with God’s helper, the Holy Spirit, we endure the tough times. Mother’s Day was toughest for me. I just kept thinking that the kids need to have a mom. Then I was reminded of the following Scripture. Psalm 68: 3-5. (3) But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God: may they be happy and joyful. (4) Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds—his name is the Lord— and rejoice before him. (5) A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.
God is doing that for this family; we are enduring, but it’s because we are choosing to make our lives about serving God no matter where it takes us. The Edalgos will remain in his service and move forward serving the Great I AM, God Almighty and His Son Jesus Christ.
Danene’s Partner In Life, Matt.
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