Dear Family,
Have you ever thought things had
changed, your habits have become better, you grew, have a reason to be proud? This week Adriel was frustrated that food disappears. I mentioned that one family member is growing
so it’s OK for him to eat more than her.
Adriel insisted she is growing too.
She stood where we have measured their height for years. (Yes, in pen on the wall.) I put my fingers where her height was. Adriel turned and looked. She has not grown in four years. Since she was fifteen. This might be her total height. Adriel was sad.
Seth on the other hand could not
resist. “Remember when you bragged about
being taller than me? That didn’t last
long.”
Oh struggling families, it is true. Childhood is so fleeting. The days are impossibly long but the years
are so short. I remember how hard it was to raise little
ones who constantly needed at a normal time.
I cannot imagine the hardship of COVID.
Playdates were my lifeline. Yet
take hope – this too shall pass – such a fleeting time.
Seth delights me when he
obeys. He puts away silverware, pulls
weeds, and helps shelve groceries. Seth prepared
food for Adriel when she called and asked him to. She ran home for lunch and then ran back to
work. The most touching habit of Seth’s
comes from a question I had to ask. Why
does he leave his backpack in the hall?
He said, “The cat likes to sleep on it so I leave it out for her.”
Bobby cooked one dinner this
week and we enjoyed eating as a family.
He does a great job and we are all pleased. Bobby and I went out for a date and enjoyed a
local restaurant. I am glad we still
delight in each other.
Bobby had a s’mores night for
the youth group. I enjoyed seeing the youth
and playing games with them.
Men camping. Bobby enjoyed time with friends. He kept me abreast of his whereabouts and let
me know he loves me. That is very sweet. I am glad he has a map sharing Garmin thing. I am glad he is home safe.
May you find joy in family and
peace in your heart. May you be blessed
and bless those you encounter. May your
words fill those around you with love.
Hugs,
Cristy
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