On Sunday nights this semester I have had the privilege of hosting a women's bible study and its turned out to be wonderful in so many ways! Again, I wish I had a picture. But I don't. So I want to write a brief note to remember.
Amy has coordinated us having dinner each week. She gets a ride to my house, then borrows our car and ministry money and cooks us something delicious while I put the kids to bed. The first time was a german pork dish and a delicious salad. And this last Sunday was a chicken curry. Also delicious and something I never make.
Meanwhile Ana has gotten in touch with everyone and makes sure whether they are coming and if they have a ride.
Eventually a group of women gather around our table and eat and share about life. Then we get cozy in our living room and open the word together and pray. One week everyone was all giggles. This last week, people shared more and more personally. It was wonderful.
I am thankful for this opportunity to be connected with women at UMASS. (even if it does make me exhausted!)
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Thursday, March 3, 2016
3.3.16 Blessed.
Two times this week I wish I had taken a photo. Instead I am going to write about it so I don't forget.
Yesterday was Isaac's 4th Birthday. He woke up to a dining room full of blue balloons- 39 to be exact:) And asked for birthday presents until he left for school- those came later in the day.
After a very trying morning with Sam, I managed to get myself and him into Isaac's classroom to eat lunch and celebrate Isaac. I wish I had grabbed a picture of Isaac with his brother and classmates as they sang to him and he too quickly blew out his birthday candle. A blue crayon candle.
We celebrated with dinner of hot dogs, peas and mac and cheese- and KETCHUP because that is certainly Isaac's own food group. He received a construction costume and Octonaut Puzzle.
Today I had my weekly women's prayer bible study at church. Sam and I left with just enough time to make it there a few minutes early in hopes of getting coffee brewed and not starting too late. Much to my surprise, my co- leader Sally (who has never been early, let alone on time...) met me in the hall way looking for cream. As was another member who has always come late. Huh I thought. But got Sam down the hall only to see EVERYONE in the group ALREADY THERE. With decorations. And a table of food. And later PRESENTS. My love language. A baby sprinkle for our 4th baby, our son. Just last week someone asked if we had a shower, and I said of course not- its our 4th we don't need anything. Maybe diapers or meals after he is born would be great. This was such a surprise blessing to me. They all prayed for me and this baby too- for health and safety in delivery. For a name. For Nate to bond with the baby and help me without me asking. For me to ask for help when I need. I am in shock. We only started this study in the fall. I have only known most of these women since the fall- some shorter! (three a bit longer). I am blessed. and thankful. God is our provider and we are not in need. Amazing.
Ok and I found two pictures...
Yesterday was Isaac's 4th Birthday. He woke up to a dining room full of blue balloons- 39 to be exact:) And asked for birthday presents until he left for school- those came later in the day.
After a very trying morning with Sam, I managed to get myself and him into Isaac's classroom to eat lunch and celebrate Isaac. I wish I had grabbed a picture of Isaac with his brother and classmates as they sang to him and he too quickly blew out his birthday candle. A blue crayon candle.
We celebrated with dinner of hot dogs, peas and mac and cheese- and KETCHUP because that is certainly Isaac's own food group. He received a construction costume and Octonaut Puzzle.
Today I had my weekly women's prayer bible study at church. Sam and I left with just enough time to make it there a few minutes early in hopes of getting coffee brewed and not starting too late. Much to my surprise, my co- leader Sally (who has never been early, let alone on time...) met me in the hall way looking for cream. As was another member who has always come late. Huh I thought. But got Sam down the hall only to see EVERYONE in the group ALREADY THERE. With decorations. And a table of food. And later PRESENTS. My love language. A baby sprinkle for our 4th baby, our son. Just last week someone asked if we had a shower, and I said of course not- its our 4th we don't need anything. Maybe diapers or meals after he is born would be great. This was such a surprise blessing to me. They all prayed for me and this baby too- for health and safety in delivery. For a name. For Nate to bond with the baby and help me without me asking. For me to ask for help when I need. I am in shock. We only started this study in the fall. I have only known most of these women since the fall- some shorter! (three a bit longer). I am blessed. and thankful. God is our provider and we are not in need. Amazing.
Ok and I found two pictures...
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