Regionals Update

Thanks for the prayers and well wishes from everyone. We arrived in Fayetteville a little ahead of schedule and were able to spend some fun time with my sister-in-law Sandy and her family, including their 3 day old grandson :O). Pictures coming soon! Regionals started yesterday and Kali has given her persuasive speech in the first round. She will start this morning off by giving her speech in round 2, then round 3 is after lunch. Lots of prayers today would be awesome. Kali felt very good about her speech yesterday - about her delivery - but thought one of the judges didn't seem to like it. Keep in mind her speech basically lays out the plan of salvation and a challenge to spread the news. (She does this in the form of a newscast during the last days when the earth is taken captive.) One would have to wonder if that particular judge might have been under conviction. Very powerful speech. While Kali is giving her speech, I am judging various types of speeches. I am slated to judge in semi-finals and finals for speeches, so I am being selective in what I judge now. I am also slated to judge Team Policy Debate in their final round. What an honor to even be considered for that. TP Finals are the big event of the last day. There will also be criminal level judges, senators, and local businessmen judging - a panel of seven total. Thanks again for all the wonderful comments and emails. We love you guys and are so honored that you would pray for Kali and the message she has to deliver. And, of course, we want to go to Nationals as well. It's Kali's first year so we are thrilled with her progress so far. Blessings today! I'll try to update tonight or tomorrow morning. From Fayetteville...