Survival!

Dear Family,

                This week I survived so much and God protected us the entire way.   Seattle had a 4.5 earthquake – most of us slept through it.  I quietly walked under a hornet's nest – nothing happened.  Seth drove me to Kirkland, Washington, and back.  Someone almost ran us off the road.  They probably never saw us.  Seth did great in HOURS of traffic, and someone in front of us slammed on his breaks so much we thought his tire popped.  Seth has passed his Right of Passage trip!  Yay!!  I learned that Seth does not like the Cookie Monster voice on our Ways app.

                Seth also let me into his world when we listened to the soundtrack from “Gunpoint” and talked about the game. 

                Seth still had time this week to mow the lawn, pick raspberries and pack for camp.  Yay Seth!

                My parents in Kirkland were amazing hosts and even planned a guided tour of Digi Pen College as something to do.  WOW!  Imagine my surprise when I found out there is a college that sets up a team and has them complete a Video Game as part of their curriculum.  I didn’t know a college like this existed.  Seth didn’t know all colleges do not have the same model.  Wow, wow, wow.  Thanks, mom and dad!

                I also am thankful my sister took time out of her busy life to bring her four kids over for a fun walk and a great visit.  Although I have given up taking pictures of family events Anita still makes the effort and I am so blessed that she shared some pictures.  Thank you, Anita!

                Adriel bought herself a car!  Now she will have stories of her first car to tell her kiddos.  I remember mine.  I had to jump start it every time.  I would ask people if they wanted a ride.  They would say, “No, I don’t want to have to push!”  Then I would begin to beg.  I also remember changing the fuel line in class and smelling like diesel because the car was up on the hoist but still had gas in the tank (which poured out on the teacher and me).  Good times!

                Adriel continues to work full time.  I don’t see her much but I do love getting a hug when I do.

                Bobby and I went away for a night last week.  We enjoyed ourselves and Bobby was sweet enough to turn the car when I saw a rare Pokemon near.  “Ohh, turn left here!”  He was very kind and deferred to me many times. 

I enjoyed walking with Bobby and Rich last week.  They are great friends.

                May you enjoy the beautiful Summer days God is blessing us with.  May you find peace and encouragement in the tasks God has you do.  May you know I love you and God does too.  Hugs,

Cristy