4/19/21

 

Dear Family,

 

               Already I am complaining about it being too hot.  Isn’t it funny that we can be such whiners?  I enjoy the sun and heat but not when I am loading things (like dirt).  I find it silly how easy it is to complain.  Bobby on the other hand is loving this weather.

               Bobby cooked Ramen and meat for himself.  Seth wanted some also so they happily ate.  Bobby likes it when we lick the bowl.  He asked, “That good?” 

               After a lovely night at the youth group, Bobby commented how much he enjoyed the group.  We don’t always think about the leader’s perception.  Either way, our youth are a delight.  Yay!

               Bobby took time to teach Adriel how to cook this week.

They enjoyed making food and we enjoyed eating it.  It was fun to hear them talking and interesting to hear that Adriel was a little shamed when it came to grocery shopping.  She didn’t know we pick fruit or veggies up to look at them and then put them back if they are not to our liking.  In COVID days I do understand how that might be horrifying – but it’s what needs to be done.                 

Bobby and I enjoyed a date at the Yard way out East of Salem.  There was fabulous food and we ate in the car – no place to sit.  Such is life.

               Seth also learned something new this week.  He is going in-person to a school he never went to before.  CTEC is on Portland road – across the bridge.  He became lost and frustrated.  Seth now knows how to get there and more about how street names are placed and where to look.  He took three test runs and confidentially drives himself there when he needs to.

He considered taking the school bus until he found out – first, they pick people up at their homes to arrive at 7:45 am at the school.  Then the bus drops them off at West High school.  How inconvenient.

               One the way back from one trial run I told Seth how much I enjoyed his company.  After about two minutes of silence, I said, “You can tell me you like my company – that is an option.”

               Seth mowed the lawn happily this week.  His timing is what matters most.

               Both kids are a blessing with the cat.  They know her “I am going to throw up” meow and rush to help.  Adriel got the cat to laminate the first time, Seth got her outside the second.  Kitty is fine, she now has hairball avoidance food.

               Adriel mentioned she was making a shake and when I said I wanted some she made more.  YUM!

               May you be offered wonderful delights.  May you find peace in every interaction.  May you be a blessing, may your love overflow, may God fill you to the fullest capacity.  Hugs,

 

 

Cristy