Dear Family,
Kids that get along is every mother's dream. This week I saw several beautiful examples of
peace, tranquility, and joy. Also, Seth
is sympathetic when it comes to driving.
If Adriel needs the Sable he is OK walking from school or driving the
massive truck for a while. I love it
when my kids get along. Sometimes I am
entertained when they do not. “I ate all
the cookie dough,” Adriel announced. Seth became frustrated because he did not even
know it existed. There was an outcry. I insisted Adriel apologize which she did
with ease – yet her Cheshire grin remained.
Adriel said, “I can throw some up for you.” Seth was not appeased. His response was, “We are not a family of
birds.” I told Adriel she could have
avoided all this feedback if she had refrained from bragging in the first
place. Seth agreed with, “Yeah, I don’t
brag whenever I finish a bag of pretzels!”
Seth received a wonderful compliment this week. As Kahori and I were watching him help clean
up the Front Yard picnic at the church she said, “He’s such a happy helpful
person.” I am impressed by how Seth has
grown. He stayed the entire potluck to
help. He interacted with people, helped
with the bounce house and helped clean up.
He is an introvert but I can tell he has been listening to Pastor’s
sermons. It was no mistake that the
sermon this week was about including others. Immediately after the sermon, we had an
opportunity to greet neighbors who had been invited for free food. Well done Pastor Marcus. Well done Seth!
Adriel drew five pictures this week. She is so talented! I am excited to put our books on Amazon. This week I put our latest book and the one
my Grandparents made (with permission from their surviving children). How exciting to have four books out! What a great summer.
Adriel thanked me for cooking and having food she
likes available for the family while Bobby was gone. I am glad she noticed.
It is good to have Bobby home. He brought gifts, told stories and gave
hugs. I am glad God brought him back safe and healthy. The next day he
took the youth group to the beach.
Goodness. He did thank me for
coming to the beach with them and we had a great time J.
We have an over the oven microwave. It broke so many times in our thirteen years
here I gave up. My parents bought me a used one and a small cabinet to put
it on from the Union Gospel Mission a couple years ago. Meanwhile one for over the oven became free
in West Salem so I took it and put it under the house in case the smaller
microwave broke. While Bobby was in
Mexico the small one bit the dust. I
brought out the free one, washed it off, tossed the small one and put the free one on the stand. It was huge. I laughed at myself – I didn’t measure it –
it was free and way too big for the spot over our oven. Silly me.
So I called or shopped all the thrift stores in Salem for a microwave
with no luck. Oh dear. While Bobby was flying home I texted him with
the question. Would you like me to buy a
new small microwave or one for over the oven?
He didn’t answer – he was tired.
Thursday rolled around and Jen came over to play board games with
us. How fun. I told her the story and she said, “I think
that large microwave will fit.” I couldn’t
believe it and started measuring to prove her wrong. What do you know! It fits!
Bobby groaned. Yet, the next day
he did it. Bobby put the large microwave
up above the oven. Yay! How exciting.
The next problem – Bobby put the broken microwave in my car and expected
me to bring it in for recycling. Oh
dear. I didn’t think I could lift it
with my bad shoulder. God is so
amazing! As part of my errands, I met
someone at the park with some cat items to sell from Craig’s List. He was big, strong and drove a truck. I asked if he would please take my broken
microwave to save me the trip (and because I did not think I could lift it
anyway). He did! The nice man took the microwave!! That’s my short story long. Yay God!
Bobby already made a wonderful meal this week. He blesses us with great food and good
company. I enjoyed a fun walk with him
and a Salem Raid group. We experience
God’s beauty, new friends and good exercise.
I am so glad to live in Salem, have a great husband and our sweet
kids. This is my ‘good old days.’
May every day be good, wonderful and beautiful. May you know how loved you are and may you
feel God’s peace in your life. Even though the end of summer is near, may you bask in God's beautiful sunshine as it continues to glow. Love and
hugs, Cristy
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