Dear Family,
I
delight in how fun and playful our youth are.
They are silly, like the girl who put her long hair under her nose and
said, “I grew a mustache” or the young man who played swords with our
pens. They are our children – but going
through so many changes, voices, stature, and thoughts. Their thoughts are expanding as their world
does and I am privileged to be part of that.
High
school age people are also enjoyable.
One person was frustrated that they didn’t have a prayer request to pray
about. When they voiced their chagrin a
sibling said, “They ran out, deep breaths.”
Bobby saved the day when he mentioned the person could pray for Rich and
his son who were home and not feeling well.
That worked.
Another
time I had to chuckle was when Bobby mentioned how it might sound a bit awkward
to, “Put on the new man” if you are a girl.
This is why we talk about the meaning of our Bible. Searching deeper than the words is very good,
especially in that instance.
One
student had never heard of Billy Graham.
This brought some outcry from me.
Oh dear, not knowing about those who are doing God’s work in the world
right now! (Well Franklin his son is carrying on his work.) The horror.
It became even worse when the student mentioned they did know of “Billy
Joel.” Bobby said, “No, they have
different goals.”
Adriel
is still delightful to chat with on the phone.
I enjoy her cheery voice and repetitive, “I love you.” She mentioned she plans on graduating this
spring and I am glad for her.
Seth remains
a lovely constant. I enjoy greeting him
and an occasional hug. He is there for
our repair people and I am very glad for that.
As the
weather is cold but the sun is coming back earlier may you remember our Lord
who gives us rain for the flowers, sun for our enjoyment, and beautiful sunrises
just because. Much love,
Cristy
PS The picture is from my commute to work this week. The sunrise can take my breath away and I enjoy stopping to snap a picture of it.
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