11/9/26

 

Dear family,

 

I had the audacity to think calling my cousin to complain about something would make their day on Thursday. I thought she was just lying in the hospital, bored. No, she was getting her leg bandaged and then having her glucose checked. It was a good conversation. She made my day as I walked and talked during my lunch time. But hearing that the nurse swore when she saw the blood was at 50 was alarming. My cousin was very reassuring and helpful – I was dealt a perspective check. I’m fine!  Nothing to complain about here. She was glad to hear Adriel and I would visit on Saturday 😊. I think that did make her day 😊. It was very good seeing her and her sons on Saturday.

Bobby lived to see another day and his food poisoning lessened by Wednesday. The high school youth group was filled with lovely people and I enjoyed being with them. One jumped two rows of chairs! Several other youth were saying he needed to stop it because State (Track or Cross country) was coming up soon! When he asked if we wanted to see him do it again about 6 of us shouted, “Noooooo.”  Goodness – save that for competition.

I did mention to another that we don’t want anyone having to go to the hospital because of an injury. Youth group stops – Bobby has had to take people there several times. One student had to mention maybe we wouldn’t have to bring anyone to the hospital. His Grandpa is a Doctor. Well, a chiropractor but he can do all the things Doctors do. I was curious, “Can he do stitches?” The answer was a resounding, “Yes, he can do stiches, he can do giving birth, he can do . . . “ several other things I forget were mentioned. I did have to reply that was a pretty special thing to know how to give birth if you are a dude. My friends said, “You know what I mean,” as he walked off.

Sunday morning there were too many interesting and funny things to mention. I LOVE the expansion pack to, “The Bible is funny”. But first I must mention I asked Bobby if he had purchased it and he said it was in his office if I could find it. 3 youth volunteered and raced to Bobby’s office. I was surprised when the smallest one came back fastest. I said, “Wow, that was fast and you aren’t even winded!” She smiled and just said, “They are slow.” A little later here came the others. The strongest said, “She pushed me out of the way!” Personalities are so funny. It cracks me up that large strong people are usually much more laid back.

Here are some fun verses to look up from the game, “Don’t leave home without ________” Hebrews 9:13 (the blood of goats and bulls). We should train greeter to say James 4:8 (Cleanse your hands, you sinners.) And the favorite was, “What you want to inherit from your Grandmother’s estate.” Revelation 20: 1, “The key of the abyss.”

May you enjoy thinking of all the possibilities of verses taken out of context. May you delight in visiting friends and relatives, and may you find strength in knowing how very much you are loved, not just by me but by God above. Love and hugs,

 

 

Cristy

PS sometimes my commute is so breathtaking I have to stop and take a picture. Isn't this amazing of Wallace Marine park? I loved the bench in the center.