Dear Family,
Creating a being in your own image can be delightfully
satisfying. Bobby happily bought and
showed “Spiderman No Way Home.” Seth and
I both commented several times how it was dumb and not a good movie. Bobby was chagrined and said, “Everyone else
in the world loves it.” The biggest
thing I learned from that movie is how the industry justified recycling a plot
over and over again with the “Spiderman” theme.
Different realities. Magic. Time travel.
Dimension travel. Give me a
break. How many times can we hear that “With great power comes . . . “ I like
the idea enough to watch one movie with that plot not three or 6 recycled and
then all coming together for some self-love.
And yes, I have not read the comic books. Either way, it was super fun having the two
vs. one vote.
I asked Seth if he was planning on staying up till
midnight on new year’s eve. He asked, “Why
in the world would I do that?” I said, “Some
people stay up to ring in the new year.”
He responded, “That’s ridiculous, I won’t miss out on sleep for
that.” I had to laugh and delight in how
alike we are. Someone once asked me,
“Don’t you even stay up once a year?” I
responded, “No, I don’t torture myself even once a year.”
Bobby felt a bit under the weather. Yet he still powered thru the week. Colds are not fun so please pray for him as
his sinuses are needing to heal.
Bobby cooked on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. I truly enjoy packing leftovers as they are
quick, easy, and yummy. We have it so
good! Refrigerators keep food cold and microwaves heat it up in minutes. I am so glad to live in an age where all of
life isn’t spent over a fire stove.
Middle school group was delightful. They were glad to be together and encouraged
each other while playing games. The
crowd oohed and aahed over each other’s progress and I like the mutual
encouragement. When we sat to do the
lesson, Bobby noticed someone was wearing a retreat shirt and he said, “I like
your shirt!” I enjoyed watching the
happy wiggle that followed.
Bobby
was announcing an ice-skating activity and said, “So n so is an expert ice skater.” This brought confusion and, “No I’m not, this
will be my first time.” Bobby came back
with, “Oh, your mom said you were excited to go.” I think it was silly that Bobby got “expert
ice skater” from excitement. A bit of a
jump.
Later in the night, we learned about taking
off the old self and putting on the new.
An application question involved thinking of two areas of life we could take
off and leave behind. One of Bobby’s
examples was, “You could stop being mean to old people like Rich.” A youth stood up for Rich, saying, “Yeah,
stop roasting him.” I am glad Rich
doesn’t mind the old people jokes but also glad people want the best for him.
Part of taking off the old in the
lesson were socks that Bobby distributed and told everyone to take off their
old socks. This was a stinky endeavor
and I told Bobby later at home I didn’t like that. He said, “Well at least they will remember
the lesson.” I sighed and agreed. Then out came, “Better than asking them to
take off all their clothes for new ones.”
Yes, that would have definitely gone too far.
The high school group was a sweet time
of song and similar lesson. This time
they were only told they would get new socks IF they took off the old ones. Much excitement was had over hot pink
socks. There was a pause though. “Wait, are these socks used?” When I said, “Put on the ‘new’” There was a
happy “Aha” moment and joy abounded.
Adriel moved this weekend. I enjoyed being helpful. I felt safe the entire time and am glad the
part she is moving into a good part of town.
Portland is a busy, bustling place full of interesting people. Adriel is growing and flying. I am glad she isn’t too far away.
May you delight where God leads you. May you enjoy all you encounter. May God give you peace when you need it and
joy from the inside bubbling out. May
you follow His guidance and be glad you did.
Love and hugs,
Cristy
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