5/3/21

 Dear Family,

             Pastor Marcus has been preaching against health and wealth theology.  At first, I thought, “Boring” because I don’t collect or hoard.  Then I felt convicted and am.  It’s ridiculous.  I feel silly.  But here it is.  I felt convicted to fast from the game Pokémon Go because I had played too much.  I want to take captive every thought – put my focus more on heavenly things than on Earthly and let go of all that hinders.  I don’t know what that means after the fast is over.  I do know if I was fasting from food I would eat afterward.  I also know that I had a lot more time last week than those before and I liked that.  I do want to still play the game because it is fun.  I don’t want to live for the game though.  So – may I “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided.”  (Matthew 6:33)  I definitely do not want to neglect family, friends, or my kitty.  So even though it’s a weird take – I am thankful for the leading of the Holy Spirit as our Pastor preaches what God leads him to preach.  And, no, the family didn’t notice (or care) I was not playing.  It’s all internal.

            Bobby and the kids were excited to watch a movie Monday, April 26^th because it was a special day.  I don’t know why – I just went to bed early.  It was fun to hear their excitement and joy to be together.

            Bobby made several yummy meals this week.  We enjoyed eating together and had great conversation.  I thought “I should write this down!”  But never did and now I can’t remember the great things Seth said to make us laugh. 

            Seth was not impressed by the drones he is learning to use at school so he bought one and had it shipped to our house.  Bobby wants to play with it.  Seth said, “No”, he won’t open the box at home – it’s for school.  The box remains sealed until Tuesday.

            Adriel makes the cutest puppy dog eyes.  I will probably do anything for her if she uses that mutant ability.

            Adriel got her ears pierced.  I didn’t want to do it to her as a baby and she never mentioned it.  Now she is happy with her new look.

            I like that when Adriel sits next to me at church she can be cuddly if she is too cold or hot.  Somehow I am the opposite and she likes stealing my heat or warming me up.

            I am thankful for the prayers of new friends.  In stores, we see each other seconds at a time and it builds up.  I enjoyed a quick stop as I was on the go.  Praying is beautiful and hugs are the best!

            May you find chance encounters to be an uplifting blessing.  Much love,

 

 

Cristy