11/22/21

 Dear Family,

 

            As we focus on thankfulness I would like to say how glad I am that you read and respond to this Blog.  I remember God’s blessings as a discipline of obedience.  Also because it makes my heart smile.  Knowing you read and smile with me is extra icing on the cake.

            Bobby came home safe from a retreat last Sunday and I am grateful that he always does.  Sometimes we hear of a youth group in a car accident or detained in another country and so far Bobby’s trips have been safe.  I am so glad he is a safety-first type of person (for the most part – I would rather drive faster on long trips but that’s beside the point).

Bobby made Steak one night and Won Ton soup on a different night this week.  He enjoys experimenting and I am glad I didn’t have to cook.  It’s a lot of work. 

            At youth group, Bobby asked the question, “Why is it so easy to forget about God?”  One student piped up with his lecture voice, “The teenage brain is full of inconsistencies and . . . . then went on to say, And I am a prime example.”  We are all doing our best to look out for number one and to serve God.  It was fun to hear the professor voice come out.  Bobby also had a games night Friday and enjoyed his time with the teens. 

            Seth is getting his homework done and has learned balance in his Schedule.  He takes work and School seriously.  I appreciate that!  I looked into our past with Seth and he has come so far.  Seth is a productive member of society and we are blessed.

            Adriel called me this week and it was good to hear her voice.  Bobby had the Adriel sighting.  I am glad he got to see her.

            I also enjoy calling my parents.  This week I asked if anything exciting happened in their lives that day.  After a bit of silence, mom said, “I woke up.”  We laughed that waking up is exciting in older age.  Dad said, “About that, When I got up I didn’t see mom, I went shopping and came back, No wife, I went out again and came back then thought – ‘She’s dead’ but heard some rustling upstairs and was glad that she is alive.”  So – it’s exciting to have each other around each day.

            May you also be glad to have those in your life still be alive.  May you let them know they are a blessing to you.  May you smile, love, and live.  Love and hugs,

 

 

Cristy

PS, there was a beautiful spider web in the tree by Church Sunday morning.  A friend of mine wants to know what kind of tree this is.  It's about 15 ft tall.  Do you know what kind of tree it is?