Sunday, July 8, 2007

Abigail wanted to sit with Aunt Irene
Judy, Aunt Joanne and Uncle Phil
Cathy F. braiding Kara's hair
The gorgeous sunset on the 4th
The kids took turns playing Milton's horn after his community concert.

Abigail got the biggest kick out of the loud bangs of the Black Cats.

Anna and Donna relaxing with friends.
I love the 4th of July. It is my favorite holiday--right after Christmas. We had a great time this year. Our friends and cousins Milton and Donna are always such generous hosts. They outdid themselves this time--there were 35 folks in their home for a cookout. It was too hot and humid to be outside much so we piled in the house. We all had a fabulous time.
That evening we went to watch fireworks. We got there early and met more friends. We sat and visited and the kids played with sparklers. I am so thankful for friends and family. We are blessed with many, many of them.
The rest of the week has been busy. Within a 24 hour period, the A/C, washing machine and dishwasher all quit. Thankfully, Bob was able to fix the A/C. He hasn't been able to revive either of the washers yet. So...he is over at his mother's now doing laundry. While he is doing that, I have hauled all the dishes out of the dishwasher and washed them by hand, cleaned the kitchen and the bathrooms and started packing for next week.
I will get to spend next week at Youth Camp. This is my fourth year being a dorm monitor in the teen girls' dorm. I have worked several positions but this is the one I like the best. I love the girls and pray that they will learn something during the week that helps them make good choices in their lives.
Bob is still looking for a job. No solid leads as of yet. As for the other couple prayer requests, no news at this time. "I know Who holds the future........"
Anyway, I think most of my blogger-buddies and readers have responsibilities at church on Sunday. One thing I know for sure is that the ugly old devil wreaks havoc on Sunday mornings and any other time we are trying to do God's work. So, I have been trying to say an extra prayer for all of us on church days. And, when you lose your lesson book, lock your keys in the car, or have a sick kid on Sunday morning, don't forget who is the author of confusion. God is a God of Peace. Re-group and re-focus and ask God to take charge of your morning. I'll try to remember my own advice. Let's all pray for each other. Hugs!!!

4 comments:

Angie D said...

Thanks, Shar! I needed to know someone else was having a week like that--and that God is still in charge.

sarahmfry said...

Thanks, Shar for your hug. I literally felt it - a warm squeeze in my heart. I needed it.

I hadn't heard about the floods....makes me homesick for Kansas, somehow.

Les said...

I see I'm not the only crazy one who actually enjoys preteens and teens. Most like working with the younger ones (not that I don't like little ones) I feel more of my calling is with older kids!

Jana said...

Hey Shar-

I enjoy your blog!! My thoughts and prayers are with you at Youth Camp this week. I made many precious memories there!!!