Dear
Family,
Who knew the beauty of blue in the
sky would be so exciting! I am so glad
our smoke problem was temporary. I took
clear skies for granted. Did you? A friend had me write 50 things I was
thankful for four weeks in a row. It
took about ten minutes a day (I was allowed to repeat but not to look back and
write the same thing). If you do this it
is refreshing, eye-opening, and helpful.
We take so much for granted.
Forcing ourselves to be thankful, write down what we are thankful for –
this is purposeful rejoicing – what God calls us to do in Philippians 4:4 when
he says, “Rejoice in the Lord always.”
I took every clean breath for
granted. What about every breath? Our very existence is from God and for
Him. May we bless those we love with
pure thankfulness that they exist.
Adriel was very sweet this
week. I love her hugs and when I told
her I missed her she admitted she felt the same way. I love her hugs. We went thrift store shopping and it was fun
to be together.
Seth has started school. He is content with his schedule and classes. I heard of all the headaches and crying that
other families experience. Seth said, “Don’t
worry about me mom, worry about the teachers.”
Seth also pulled weeds. They keep
popping up. My Seth is a blessing.
Bobby cooked several amazing meals
this week and remains my true love. He
also prayed with me for wisdom and I desperately needed that.
Bobby was very happy to lead the youth
group this week. He is glad to serve, excited
to have people come, and remains a wonderful leader.
I feel sad that my teens have fear
for the future. They do not believe they
are invincible like I did. They wear
their masks dutifully and want everyone to (especially their
grandparents). We are each taking COVID in
our way.
In the midst of all this, may you
find your foundation to be God’s love, his promises, and his Peace. May you feel his loving arms wrap around
you. May you feel His Spirit comfort
you. May you be glad for every breath
and may your heart soar as you smile even if no one else can see it.
Hugs,
Cristy
PS Seth was happily holding Skyra and I had to take a picture :-).
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