Dear Family,
Being great full for the mundane
is a precious treasure. I can think back and smile knowing that although
this week didn’t shine in newness, it did
have peace and strength.
Adriel brought me shopping, and it was fun to hear her stories and know
that she is doing well. I know she lives
with us still but spending time together is special
until it’s past my bedtime (7 PM).
Then I want to die, but I promised
myself I wouldn’t be that parent. I
would talk and talk as a teen, and I remember my dad would say, “OK, that’s
wonderful, it’s 10 PM, time to go watch the news.” I remember bristling! How could anything be more important than ME! So, I try to be there when a story is
wrapping up. I try not to whine and beg
to go to bed. I try.
Adriel brought some friends
over. I am glad she feels comfortable to
do so. I was also glad to have them over
because I was cooking cupcakes and needed help eating them. Yeah for teens!
Adriel was able to babysit this Friday at our house, and it is fun to hear chipmunk voices. Little ones
are so dramatic! It is fun to
hear Adriel in the parental role saying, “Calm down,” or, “I’m going to fix
your food now.” She’s a great caretaker,
and the kids love her – although one did
say, “I love my blanket so much, I even love it more than you!”
Seth remains generous with his
computer. He is such a blessing to
Adriel, and I love that he shares what is
truly his thru and thru. He is
also taking apart computers trying to make her one that works for her. I love that he is thinking about her and
trying to get her back on her feet.
Seth redid some homework. I am
very glad he cares about getting things done right. Seth also mowed the lawn and helped move some
broken concrete. He’s strong enough, and that’s neat!
Bobby cooked yummy food this
week, and it’s always a blessing to sit
and eat together. Bobby continues to
make the bed, and this is a blessing to
me.
You know, I started writing this
thinking – meh – not too exciting. But
after writing these things in detail, I
feel blessed! God continues to grow our
family. The kids are getting taller,
more mature. Bobby and I are growing
more and more in love each day. We
aren’t stupid in love anymore, we are
strong in love, and it’s great.
This Sunday I was able to hear
Greg Denny give a wonderful sermon that made me think. So, Ephesians 1:3-4 says that God loves us even
before he created the world. This reminds me of our babies and my kitten. We prepared the nursery for the kids with
great anticipation. I bought a special
door so that I could have a cat
door. We dreamed of what it would be
like to have our kids, and I dreamed what
it would be like to have kittens.
Anyway, I love Ripley more than any other cat I had. This is
probably because I waited months if not
years for her. I know God loves us way
more than we love our kids and I love our cat.
It’s pretty cool. May you feel as
loved as you are my family.
Much Love J Cristy
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