Dear family,
The
cold weather gives me a desire to either get moving or cozy up with
blankets. I’m so glad my body gets up
and goes for times like work, working out, and getting around. This is not a luxury afforded to all. Good health is a definite blessing. Warm blankets are also a blessing. How lovely it is to snuggle up with a loved
one or pet. Thanks, God, for warmth.
Bobby
cooked pizza Monday and I was glad to partake after a full shift at work. How fun to be greeted with warm food! He also mowed the lawn and that makes our
place beautiful!
Tuesday
night Youth group was fun and exciting.
Someone brought several new friends, and they were so excited to see
each other it was energizing. Prayer
time brings us together and deepens the feel.
Song time had Christmas carols and it was nice to practice for the next
week when we will enjoy caroling. Lesson
time had a funny event. Bobby was saying
how God can do the impossible. Having
Mary be pregnant while a virgin brought some giggles and blushing. Bobby wanted to give an example, so he
brought up camp and how people wanted to build a new building, the cost was
three million dollars. Bobby is still in
awe of how it only took one year to raise that.
One student said, “You know you can put money in an
account that grows interest.” I loved
it. We are getting a lesson on compound interest,
but Bobby shot that down with, “It doesn’t grow that fast.”
Wednesday
night we had abundance again. I delight
in the joy people have from gathering.
Lesson time had its fun moments.
Bobby was trying to get the kids to answer a question but there was
silence. He offhandedly said, “I don’t
have candy to bribe you for answers . .”, immediately I heard, “We need candy!” Later Bobby was talking about how we are
never alone and said, “I have two reasons we are never alone. #1 is that God is always with us. #2 . . .” and someone shot out, “Because I’m
stalking you.” That was hilarious to me
but wrong, “No, we are part of God’s family, so we have each other.”
Thursday
& Friday I found myself alone for the evening which meant it was a great
time to wrap presents and listen to the “Founders” podcast by David Nasaw. I enjoy hearing biographies of interesting
people.
Bobby
made Chicken and Dumplings which was super yummy! I am so glad I don’t have to do any
cooking. Cleaning is a great trade-off.
Seth
and Adriel are going through finals this week, so our conversations were short
and their minds were busy. Please pray
for our college students as they endure the hardships of school. I do not envy them at all.
Saturday
night we visited with one of Bobby’s pastor friends. It was enjoyable to hear them share their
hearts and lives.
May
you also enjoy sharing your heart with others.
May you feel God’s grace as you encounter so many people in this walk we
call life. Much love, Cristy
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