Dear Family,
We were created to do good
works. The desire of my heart is to be
helpful and useful. May God show me
how. I believe the best way to help my
Bobby is nice words – this blessings letter is an extension of that. Focusing on the good while the world is
burning around us doesn’t change the world, but it does change our outlook. So... here goes
Blessings come
unexpectedly. I asked Bobby what he
wanted for fathers day. He wants “Lots
of stuff”. I said, “Well it can be $100
and you can get lots of stuff, or we can have a meal and that’s something –
it’s what I did for Mothers day.” Bobby’s
response was, “I wonder how many puppies I could get for $100.” I responded very fast with “0”. Bobby thought this was hilarious and wanted
to know Seth’s reaction (Seth was with us in the living room facing our way). He asked Seth, “Did you hear that?” Seth shows us his device, “I’m reading the
Bible so, no.” For some reason, this
conversation tickled me. We never know
if Seth is listening. This time God’s
word interested Seth more than us.
Seth picked the rest of the
cherries. Our tree is tall so it is nice
to have our tallest member pick the last of them. He mowed the lawn this week and is generally
helpful. I love watching Seth help with
worship back in the tech person box.
Knowing he is doing good works warms my heart.
Seth and Adriel are helping pick raspberries. I am glad.
I have started picking only the top or bottom row. Now they can go out there and be
helpful! Both are glad school is out for
summer. Yay for passing grades.
Adriel is working through the issues of the day and I love listening to
her process. I am learning through her
because I become too depressed watching the news. I can’t handle it. Hearing Adriel wrestling with the issues is
informative and not as visual as watching. I can handle second-hand news. Her hugs and love also bless me. Our Adriel is a gem and delight.
Bobby cooked Carne Asada on Monday. When Seth went back for more Bobby was
delighted. He took all day to cook. Having others appreciate that hard work made
his day. Bobby also made shortbread and we
are all enjoying Strawberry shortcake.
YUM!!
Bobby and I enjoyed a short jaunt to Portland to pick up some items for
an upcoming Youth Group event. I told
him if he wanted me available he would need to help me put Rotary Strawberries
into Tupperware and it would take an hour.
His help took a two-hour job and turned it into a half an hour. WOW!
He said he would be fine helping again and I enjoyed the companionship and
speed. How blessed we are to have each
other.
How blessed I am to have you in my life.
Family, I love you! I appreciate
you, am glad you are in my life and would love to hear if you all are
surviving. Hugs,
Cristy
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