Dear
Family,
I have to admit that I was encouraged because someone was encouraged by my
encouragement. Sounds like a tongue
twister but I’ll share the details, and
you will understand. I enjoyed a joke in
Sunday school and had to include it in a letter to a sponsor child we have in
Africa. He is 17. He said “I am
constantly blessed by the letters that you send to me. I am happy to hear that your husband Bobby preached
great even though he doesn’t like to preach.
You should know that this all happened because of the Holy Spirit who
was with him. I am also grateful to hear
that Bobby is the Youth Pastor and he has worked hard in organizing all the youth volunteers. I am also one of the
youth leaders in our Church since I am the chairperson of the Junior youth.”
Next, he references
a joke I sent to him which I got from Hal Washburn, and this is the joke: A
professor asked the class to look out the window. “Do you see the birds?” The class replied affirmatively. “Do you see
the trees?” The class also said,
“Yes.” Then he said, “Do you see
God?” The class responded, “No.” And the professor said, “That’s because there
is no God.” A student responded with,
“Do you see the professors tie?” The
class said, “Yes.” “Do you see his shoes?” The class also said, “Yes.” Then he said, “Do you see his brain?”
So
Samuel says about this: “The Joke that you heard from the Sunday School is so
much amazing such that a small student can prove that God exists even though we
can’t see him. Your letter has really inspired me a lot.”
Then
he shares a verse and says, “Much love, Samuel.” Isn’t that sweet? This helps
me understand why my mom spends so much time writing letters to people from
other countries. We can influence people
one on one and not even have to leave our house. I’m inspired
by Samuel’s inspiration, how fun!
Our
kitty Skyra has learned to use the cat door!
No more litter box! I love how
she follows me everywhere. Inside or
outside – that is truly fun. I also love that she sits in the oddest places!
I enjoyed a visit with a friend Jenn
Fenn. She came over for coffee and muffins (I baked muffins, she brought coffee
drinks). It was fun to get to know
her.
I have an interview for an Administrative Assistant job Monday the 23rd.
Please pray for God’s will as I explore this opportunity! I’m excited
for the privilege to interview.
Adriel
was playing online games, and she said to
a friend, “You can’t say that! Those are
sinner’s words.” She doesn’t have to
talk to me so much; she’s loud
enough to just let me know everything
that is going on in her and her friend’s lives.
She is adorable.
Bobby and Seth came back from Camp
tired and happy. God worked during camp,
and five
people accepted him while many others chose to pursue God more than they did
before. I love hearing their stories and
knowing that they enjoyed themselves. I
also love that when I asked Seth if he wouldn’t mind being at camp all summer, he said he would like that. I did dig further, and he’s not willing to be a counselor or do any kitchen work. He just
likes being a camper. Either way – he
has no computer there, and that’s pretty
neat that he likes camp enough to give up computers!
My heart is full! May God bless you, may his face shine upon
you, may your heart be filled by his loving sunshine and beautiful breezes.
Much Love,
Cristy
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