Keep up the good work!

Dear Family,

                I loved hearing Seth holler, “Mom” as he asked for direction many times over this week.  The rummage sale at our church brings out the fun in work.  I loved that a friend of mine was making connections.  “Oh, that’s your son?”  Then later she said, “Is he Bobby’s son as well?”  And that’s how some people find out I’m the Youth Pastors wife. 

                Bobby was hollering so much someone asked me if he was that loud at home?  Bobby kept saying things like, “Keep up the good work!”  And, “I’m so proud of you!”  I had to say yes, our whole family can be loud – even our cat has learned to be an external processor.  She hasn’t learned to say puppy yet and for that I am glad.  Bobby can try to train her all he wants.  I am positive she will never ask for a puppy friend.

                Adriel and Seth both cleaned out their rooms.  Yay them – some things ended up in the rummage sale and that is perfect.  It’s always fun to pick up things in the house and sense it doesn’t bring joy during the rummage sale time.  Bobby didn’t find any surprises this year – sometimes he does find his stuff hidden among the rummage sale items.

                Adriel continues to work full time and even had a great day babysitting.  She enjoyed bringing the kids to a Birthday party and experienced the “Adult / Mom” feeling at a party.  Some people did ask about “her” kids.  She is figuring out life that is for sure.  She was paid the same amount for a whole day as for one drawing.  But . . . she hates drawing.  How interesting to ponder life choices while still in her teens.  I liked the response I received when I said, “You can divide your paycheck up by how many days you have to spend the money and know how much you have to spend per day.”  “Oh,” She said, “That’s a good idea.”  Yup, because I do know things.  Moms, they know things.

                I LOVE walking with Bobby and friends.  I enjoy making new friends, cheering for each other and enjoying time out and about.  How wonderful to be outside, enjoying the beauty and every  so often shouting, “Shiny!!”  Thanks Heidi for having us get a picture :-).

                I also enjoy selling my perennials.  They multiply like rabbits and I feel like the plants may never run out.  They crowd each other.  People come to buy plants and say, “Wow!”  I love when I name the price at the end and they give me even more than I ask for.  What a great bartering system!  Only in America.

                May God give you more than you ask for.  May you leave people smiling and waving.  May you find peace through forgiveness and joy in the beauty of nature that surrounds us. 

Hugs,

Cristy