Courageous Joy

Sunday Evening
First Sunday down…only 24 – 28 more to go! :::snort:::

This was NOT a typical Sunday. I know that Nolan has the flu bug…but I can’t determine if Stacia is ONLY teething or has the flu bug too. She’s got Technicolor diapers. I decided early on today to run to Sam’s and buy some disposable diapers until she is back to normal. I can’t have her staining all my new diapers. {bg}

The highlight of the day was talking to my sweetheart. Of course, you guessed that with the opening paragraph being about diapers didn’t you? :::snort::: The phones are funky. There is a delay and an echo…it was just like talking to my parents on the mission field.

The “old” children went out to lunch today. I stayed home with Nolan, Zander and Stacia. They went to Quiznos and ate outside. They were gone a LONG time and I later learned they had a good time sitting around and visiting. I think it turned out good that they had the chance to go out alone.

Krista, Jamin, Jared, Josiah and I played “Missing Link”. We find it funny that we know so little of the “social” questions. Jared was astonished that ONE woman could have 7 husbands – Elizabeth Taylor.

Bre went in early to chapel as she was singing with the worship band. I stayed home with the aforementioned younger children and the rest headed to church.

While everyone was gone (well NOT everyone but anyone with energy), I worked on getting ready for a new school year. I have decided to get rid of all but three years of my old Sonlight manuals. I was going through them and muttering and such…..books everywhere….Zander commented, “Mom, my job is to play. YOUR job is ReeeeeeeLax!”

When they got home Zander and I were outside. He saw Mike’s Honda coming down the ally and said, “Is THAT my DADDY???!!!!” It was sad. I said, “No, it’s not your daddy”. Then he said, “Oh it must be my brother???”. LOL

The kids had a great time at chapel. It was the first time they had heard our new Ch. – Ch. Barnes - preach. They enjoyed his message. Our worship leader is very excited to try a live hookup from overseas and have Mike’s service played here….I don’t know…some sort of joint service between the students and the troops over there….sounds cool but tricky to me…guess that’s why it’s HIS idea. LOL

Well, I had a ton of devotional thoughts I was going to share…but this has gotten quite long enough as is. LOL

*Note Mom – I realize that Ch. Barnes has Gram’s last name but I think they are from different parts of the country….not sure. I asked but can’t remember.

Choosing Joy!