Dear Family,
I enjoyed phone conversations the most
this week. One day I called Adriel and
she didn’t answer. I then called Seth
because if I can get them both on the phone that can result in a fun
conversation. Seth was, “In the middle
of something.” When I alluded that a lot
had happened since our last talk he just said, “Um, I don’t think I can do two
things at once so, sorry, I’m going to go.”
Adriel then called back. She was
in the middle of planning a BBQ, working from home, talking to me and several
other people. She eventually did hang up
after some pleasantries. I had to laugh
because both of my children are and have been so, so different all their
lives. How fun.
Tuesday night youth group had a BBQ
for the middle schoolers and Wednesday night for the High School group. It was amazing food, great fun and “The game
of things”. I love that game! One question said, “Things that take too much
time. . . “ Answers included, “Talking with Bobby, deportation, training a
spouse,” I am NOT saying any of those are true but I am saying there was
a lot of shock and laughter. Another
was, “Things I have too much of,” Answers ranged from, “Opinions, to clothes.” We were supposed to guess who said clothes
and a boy pointed to the girls, “One of their kind.” Was his guess. Another was, too much, “Rizz” When people guessed a certain person he said,
“Not me (I didn’t write it), but I do (have too much rizz)”, Also, “boyfriends”,
and “dresses in my closet” were some pretty funny answers. I enjoy the laughter.
We had a special guest appearance and
the toddlers antics were much appreciated by all. Especially when Ronan took some lavender and
ate it – just – raw. This brought
curiosity and several of us had to try it.
I did later from my own garden – how interesting lavender tastes pretty
good, all by itself.
I asked for and received a very short
hair cut. I love it because it bugs me
when hair gets into my face or eyes.
Bobby isn’t very happy – he did pray that it would grow fast. Seth doesn’t care but I told him he could at
least say, “Nice haircut.” Bobby said,
you can say, “You are still pretty.” It’s
funny how our outward appearance does affect others. Care or not we can notice and be nice about
it or mean. I mostly don’t care about
what it looks like. My hair is going to
be crazy no matter what kind of cut I have.
One incident did make me smile every
time I remembered it. Music day is once
a year. I remember being a host when
Adriel was in band. I was bringing band
kids door to door to ask for cans, cash or check. Many a youth was terrified to talk. I enjoy being prepared so we had a check
ready and taped to the inside of the door.
They rang the doorbell at 9:30 AM which felt quite early for a
Saturday. Yet, there they were in full
band uniform. Before they could say
their not yet memorized talk I handed them the check and the response was fun,
“Awesome!” I still smile, thinking of
all the times there was so much angst. I
can support the music program. I believe
it’s good for people to train their brains in that way.
May you also delight in supporting
causes you believe in. May you find joy
in knowing you are loved, cared for and cherished by your creator. Hugs, and love, Cristy
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