July 7, 2008 - another update
It's been two weeks since my last post?! Goodness - I left you all at VBS! Let me catch you up.
VBS was wonderful! Over 800 kids each day (yes!) - and a week filled with JOY, hard work, and fun! Truly one of my (our) favorite weeks of the year. And I must say that our church ROCKS with VBS - it'd be hard to do any better/bigger! Not to brag tho...ha,ha. And Jacob thoroughly enjoyed helping with the Pre-K class --- those little kids loved him! And I was so proud of him - the adults he was helping actually took him out to lunch one day! 
And Jen's favorite part (as always) was the crafts --- one day she made a beautiful cross.
Her teachers, on more than one occasion, commented on how "funny" Jen is in class - apparently she felt quite comfortable and entertained everyone. That goes with the fact she has been at this church since she was 1 year old! And my favorite part of VBS was sharing with thirty 12 year olds that Jesus gives us the power to tell others about God --- the message of how when we accept Christ, we also receive the Holy Spirit - equipping us with a counselor, comforter, and a mighty power! And that with the help of the Holy Spirit we are able to be BOLD for Him and spread the Good News. A great lesson!
Then the next week Jacob got sick (put 800 kids together and there's sure to be germs) - and then we celebrated the 4th! Fun! Our cul-de-sac got together for icecream and watermelon - as well as the infamous Jacob and his fireworks show! Yes, my son puts on the grandest-pyromaniac-driven display of fireworks this side of our neighborhood -- it's his once a year claim to fame. He doesn't look like he has a cold in this picture...perhaps it's another kind of sickness 
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We had movie day on Saturday - Jen and I saw "Kit Kittredge" --- IT WAS INCREDIBLY WONDERFUL! I would have to rate it a 10! It was so good - Jen proclaimed it to be the "best American Girl movie ever!" --- it really was good.
And this morning Jen left for church camp. She left. First time to go. She's all the way in another state. Without me. Can you tell I'm trying to get used to the idea of her being a.w.a.y.??? 
It just feels strange. And do you see her expression? After the group prayer she and her friend gave hugs, then clasped hands and walked briskly to the bus...my baby has gone to CAMP.
Hubby is away on business...so you know what that means?! Me and Bubby together - just us - for an entire week.
Check back often to make sure we're both still breathing.
Ha.
Just kidding.
We're actually looking forward to our week together. The bookstore, Starbucks and our local trails will be the venue. I will be honest and say that I'm trying to figure out how to connect with this 13 year old boy of mine...you know, sometimes I just shake my head and just can not figure him out. But I guess I'm not supposed to. He's waiting for his growth spurt - he's anxious to be taller, and I'm waiting for his heart spurt (know what I mean?)...sigh. So I remind myself that way before Jen came along he and I did just fine together...just the two of us. And I smile, remembering.
Thank you Lord...I know there is a special reason for this special season of time together this week.
And remember that Bible study we're doing at church? "Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit" - man, it is so good. Even for my third time to go through it, God's word is fresh and new for me. The applications are so good, so needed. This week's chapter is on anger. I have been reminded that how I respond to my children, my husband...those I love the most...is so very, very important. If the phone rings I will most likely answer politely - why not the same response to the ones I love? In public I will be accommodating, eager to help or listen - am I this way with the ones I love? Or do they get the leftovers? Do they get frustration and exasperation in my voice, my actions? Oh how my heart desires to demonstrate a meek and quiet spirit to the ones I love the most...they deserve it. I'm memorizing James 1:19-20, Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
Comments
July 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Terri
Wow! You've been a busy bee. I know your heart is missing your girl (and hubby too.) but I also know you are going to have a blast with your son. :) Enjoy!
