Dear Family,
Aren’t
holidays fun? I am so grateful that our
family gathered, enjoyed each other’s company, and were excited to interact with
each other. I even stayed awake late
into Wednesday night as Bobby drove us into the Seattle area just because I
enjoyed listening to Adriel and Bobby talk.
Several
favorite interactions: When Aunt Sue came over, she looked at Adriel and
Braeden with surprise because for a second there she thought they were Anita
and Doug. The grand-girls raided my
dad’s closet to wear his big bold America shirts and dance in them. That was delightful and hilarious. Talking
with Adriel about the job she loves at the skate park because those
relationships are special to her – but then – when she mentioned sometimes, she
has to tell them, “I’m working, I can’t answer you now.” And when I related that to how Bobby
sometimes couldn’t be a dad at church because he was working. Adriel took that in and said, “Yeah, that
makes sense how I might have a bad taste for church in general.” I liked the epiphany of it. (Not the fact of how pastors kids sometimes
feel.) Talking with Doug about how life
is for him. It was special to see
him. Laughing with family while playing
a game. Amazing food, mom’s stuffing and
cranberry Jello. I also will always have
this beautiful picture in my head of a man on a loud scooter with a trailer
trailing behind and a cat riding his shoulders.
Wow – that cat. I always loved
the idea of a small cat riding on my shoulder.
Portland is a lovely city and has the most interesting people in it.
Because
we cannot force him to join us, Seth stayed home to do homework and watch Skyra
(the cat). He was missed but staying
home allowed Seth to do his homework and remove a lot of stress. Such is life.
I was surprised he didn’t go visit a loving family that invited him
several times to their place. I said,
“I’m surprised you didn’t go for the free food.” His response was, “There is free food here.” Sigh, we might be enabling him. Bobby cooked extra food just so Seth wouldn’t
starve.
I
am also blessed by safe, uneventful drives with not too much traffic. Bobby is a great driver, and I enjoy
sleeping. I did enjoy having Adriel sit
in the front and I am still pretty amazed that they talked both ways, nonstop. They have a lot to say. I love it.
I joined in a bit but enjoyed relaxing more than anything.
May
you also enjoy the company of those you love.
May you find strength in God’s power working through you to do His
will. May you enjoy the family he has
given you.
Much love, Cristy
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