Dear Family,
Isn’t
it wonderful how we don’t notice things are that dirty until we start
cleaning? If I really looked I wouldn’t
be able to do anything but clean everywhere I went. I am so glad for blissful ignorance as I go
about my normal routine. Then I do part
of the scheduled cleaning that we set up and I am horrified until it is
done. Ugh – and I don’t even want to
think about micro-organisms. I am so
glad for the ability to overlook.
I am
also glad God is willing to overlook our sins because Jesus paid the
price. I would be in big trouble if God
was eyeballing me. I would be swiped
away like a moldy tangerine.
Take my
cat for instance. I announced I would be
giving her a bath. Bobby said, “Time to
update your will.” He loved his quote so
much he said I HAD to add it here.
Comedy gold. But even better
Bobby actually washed the cat and I helped.
She was hugely vocal about it but didn’t put up much of a fight. She still smells perfumed and it’s been about
half a week. What do you know!
Bobby
has taken the task of painting our moldings.
He painted the doors in our guest room and started in on the downstairs
bathroom. It looks fabulous! I am so blessed. He also cooked tamales and we enjoyed a
date. The kids don’t need us much so we
have time. Yay God.
The Youth
Groups both expressed dismay at having to leave this week. The Junior High group was playing a game when
a parent came to the glass door. One
youth said, “Don’t make eye contact!”
The next night at the High School group when Bobby said, “It’s time to
go,” there was a general grumble and one said, “I don’t want to go home.” Several others mentioned they wouldn’t mind
coming to our house.” This is heartwarming
and sweet – but yes, we do connect them with parents and send them home.
Seth
did ask for some homework help and I am willing to oblige. English and writing aren’t that enjoyable for
him. I write for fun and God so I can
be helpful. Trigonometry on the other
hand – that will have to be a student helper.
Yikes! Seth mowed the lawn this
week and I am so glad because rain is predicted.
Raspberries
are back slightly. How amazing that God
provides constantly for our constant needs.
I am surprised by how much food flies out of the doors at the grocery
store I work. At first, I wondered why
shelves had to be stocked during the day.
Couldn’t they do that at night?
What I now know is that shelves WERE stocked during the night and they
have to be stocked again during the day.
Bananas are stocked about once every 2 hours! Crazy – and God grows all this food for
us. He provides sun, rain, soil, and
seed. We are blessed indeed.
May you
be thankful for each meal, every ray of sun, and each person you
encounter. Much Love,
Cristy
PS Bobby had an amazing time trunk or treating and came back delighted with stories about each encounter he had with fun characters.
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