Hotel Rwanda

It is not often that I recommend a movie as a "must see". I am compelled to place Hotel Rwanda into that category. If you have not yet seen this movie make plans to rent the DVD and see it as soon as you can.

Hote Rwanda is the story of how a hotel manager (Paul) was able to save more than 1000 people during the Rwanda genocide. Through his savy and leadership he protected his family, his staff, and hundreds of refugees in a time of madness. It is a modern day Schindler's List.

What struck me the most was realizing this all took place in 1993. I was ignorant of the history when I started the movie and was quickly shocked when I learned this was RECENT history. How could such a massacre occur in modern day? There is a line in the movie about Americans watching the footage on the evening news. They will say "Isn't that awful," then return to eating their dinner.

Note: This is not a movie for children.

Da Boys

Today was Cayden's first day of school and Cutter got up to see his big brother off. (Cooper slept until 8:50- that's my girl).

COOPER GIRL

This is my favorite dress of Cooper's. It is what every little girl should wear! My mom's cousins, Charlie and Fran Landrem sent it to her from Louisiana. I love it so much I wanted a picture of her in it so today after church we had a little photo shoot. Here's what we ended up with- after a little editing by Dad! The first five months with a little girl have been wonderful. Ask us what we think when she's 16!

Baby Jailen

Just a quick post to let those of you that were praying for baby Jailen (see March archives) know that he went home last week. He was born a few days before Cooper and Cutter and had a long stay in the NICU but last week he went home without being on oxygen. That's about all I know but I do know that to go home w/o oxygen is really good for somebody that went through his ordeal. Apparently he's doing great and the prayers were answered for his sweet family.