Sunday, March 24, 2024

3/25/24

 


Dear Family,

 

               We have so much fun!  Tuesday night youth group Bobby mentioned that Rich isn’t the only one to become a grandpa this month. . . . Our pastor’s daughter had their baby also.  How neat.  This brought some excitement as one student shouted, “And you are a grandpa too Bobby!”  Another student picked this up and said, “Yeah, Cristy, tell him the secret.  Tell him the secret!”  There were several consenting voices as the crowd was stirred up.  “Tell Him the secret!”  “Nooo, there is no secret!”  Neither of our children have made any people yet.  It sure was exciting to the middle schoolers.  They had fun with that one.  Later I enjoyed telling Seth how the youth group talked about him.  I love his smile.

               During the announcements, Bobby mentioned we will have dinner and a movie.  The movie is “Ratatouille” and Bobby is planning on making some ratatouille to go with the movie.  Bobby mentioned he felt he had to make the dish even though he doesn’t think anyone will eat it.  The students had to disagree!  We will eat it!  Bobby mentioned there are eggplants, squash, and zucchini.  The person next to me had been insisting that she would eat the Ratatouille. The entire youth group still said they would eat that.  Then Bobby said he would be making spaghetti, French bread, and salad.  The person next to me did look at me and say, “Oh, that sounds better, I don’t really like eggplant.”

               Because it’s free, Bobby tried a countdown program that has the timer on the bottom right of the screen and then rabbit/easter jokes in the center.  It had fake laughter, silly pictures, and dad jokes.  One student asked another, “What is this?”  The consensus, “Torture.”

               One prayer request was, “About the teacher strike.”  When another person prayed about it, the gist seemed to be that the student was for a strike.  After prayer, the person who wrote it had to mention they were hoping the teachers didn’t have to strike. 

               High school group has much more testosterone.  I enjoy their banter and they are so excited to be together.  I am glad there is laughter.  The girls that do come are so sweet.  We huddle together and are glad for each other’s company.

               Thursday a lovely family with acres of land and a love for kittens stopped by.  They will give the kittens a great home with freedom to roam and hunt.  I am excited for the kittens to have a place to be all they were created to be.

               Thursday Bobby also made pizza.  We enjoyed the smells and taste.  I had to chuckle when Seth came downstairs.  “You made food?”  Seth is a constant reminder that we are blessed with a son.  I truly love his presence.

               Bobby and I enjoyed a date on Friday.  We are so blessed to eat well, enjoy each other’s company, and bask in the love God has provided.  Without Him, we are nothing.  With God, we function amazingly.

               May you also feel God’s presence in your life.  May you be glad for His grace, love, provision, and peace.  He is sovereign, Lord and the provider of all good things.  May this give you confidence to share love with all you encounter.  Hugs 😊

 

 

Cristy

 

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