Dear family,
Being
married 29 years has gotten way easier than it used to be. I think we have trained each other quite
well. We are thankful for each other and
say it often in words and deeds. I am
very glad for this. We enjoyed a weekend
getaway and delighted in a fun zipline tour at Skamania Lodge. How fun to enjoy time together and use earned
paid vacation days from work. Yay!
That
didn’t stop us from enjoying youth group earlier in the week. Tuesday night, Middle schoolers were super
fun. Bobby was talking about how three
people were thrown into a fiery furnace in the book of Daniel, but another
person appeared with them! One student
said, “May the fourth be with you.” That
cracked me up.
During
the application time, the question was asked, “What areas of your spiritual
life do you struggle with?” Bobby said, “Is
it listening in youth group? Because Mr.
and Mrs. Tape Roll can help you.” This
was said in jest. Although, back to taping
someone on the wall – that has been a fun thing to do.
During High
school group, one young man said, “I would like to go into a lion's den if they
are all females.” This brought out cries
of, “Don’t you know the females are the ones that hunt!?” So the quick answer was, “Oh, never mind, I
would like to go with all the males.” And
yet, lions are lions – without God, it’s just dangerous – let’s just not desire
any of that.
On our
way home from our adventures, we stopped by Portland and had lunch with
Adriel. She is sweet as ever and such a
delight to be with. She listened patiently
to all our stories. (I later recalled
when I was struggling at college and my parents were out having fun. I was glad for them, but still had school to
do. Ugh.)
Thank
you for praying with us for safe travels.
It was lovely to come home to our mewing kitty. I enjoyed asking Seth, “Can I have a hug?”
After asking, “Why?” He obliged, and I was glad. I at least want one hug a day.
May you
also get your hug or two. Warmly,
Cristy
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