We had the perfectl evening planned. My family was getting together with a family from our home group and we were going to the waterpark for the church-wide get together.
Then it rained!
And rained some more.
The kids were fussing and scared to death they were going to be bored (they firmly believe that my sole purpose for existance is to make sure they don't ver get bored)!
We were spontaneous (doesn't happen much in the Smith household). Ordered a pizza and rented "Where the Red Fern Grows." Although the book is a classic, I don't think it was ever nominated for any academy award. And the special effects aren't quite up to the expectations of the younger generation.
Right after Big Dan and Lil' Ann were buried and the red fern sprouted, I take my daughter upstairs to tuck her in. She gives me a kiss and says, "Dad that was fun tonight. We need to do it more often."
As I walked down the satirs, I asked God to let it rain more often.
4 comments:
Mr. Smith,
I'm not sure we have met.. My name is Chris, I help with the youth and will be serving on the pais project this year.. I am great friends with Adam W. he has told me great things about you, apart from his kind words about you, I can see your genuine faith and Love for people when you speak, and always enjoy what you have to say.. So... after your message yesterday I was inspired to check out the blog and try to join in, every once in a while..
Alrighty then.....
What a great story.. Especially in reference to life and encouragement.. Man! My biggest desire in life is to just be able to live it with one another and be able to enjoy the moments we are given.. To not look at whats next or what didnt happen.. Instead, for what it is and who God is in the midst.. But, how can I when others dont?? When Goodbye or Goodnight comes and it, again, lies on your shoulders to be the soul provider, your turn again, to bring the reflection, encouragement, securing words or just gentle Love all in which begin to hurt to pour out when it rarely comes back to you from that individual.. It is then that you wonder the importance of the relationship.. How then can you begin to move in the forward direction without being charged for some kind of accusation and without accusing when it is confronted.. The thing is we are all only human but if one is pouring out and the other sittin like a bump on a log one is left in the dark and soon after the other will follow.. So.... What do you do when your striving for Gods heart in a relationship but there appears to be no hope?? One can only stand so strong on his own for so long...
I thought this could be relevant in some way and as you can see could really use some insight... If you get a chance my e-mail is ChrisW8633@Yahoo.com... I would love to meet you properly... Take care!
Chris~
Mr. Smith,
I'm not sure we have met.. My name is Chris, I help with the youth and will be serving on the pais project this year.. I am great friends with Adam W. he has told me great things about you, apart from his kind words about you, I can see your genuine faith and Love for people when you speak, and always enjoy what you have to say.. So... after your message yesterday I was inspired to check out the blog and try to join in, every once in a while..
Alrighty then.....
What a great story.. Especially in reference to life and encouragement.. Man! My biggest desire in life is to just be able to live it with one another and be able to enjoy the moments we are given.. To not look at whats next or what didnt happen.. Instead, for what it is and who God is in the midst.. But, how can I when others dont?? When Goodbye or Goodnight comes and it, again, lies on your shoulders to be the soul provider, your turn again, to bring the reflection, encouragement, securing words or just gentle Love all in which begin to hurt to pour out when it rarely comes back to you from that individual..
It is then that you wonder the importance of the relationship to the other person.. How then can you begin to move in the forward direction without being charged for some kind of accusation and without accusing when it is confronted.. The thing is we are all only human but if one is pouring out and the other sittin like a bump on a log one is left in the dark and soon after the other will follow.. So.... What do you do when your striving for Gods heart in a relationship but there appears to be no hope?? One can only stand so strong on his own for so long...
I thought this could be relevant in some way and as you can see I could really use some insight... If you get a chance my e-mail is ChrisW8633@Yahoo.com... I would love to meet you properly... Take care!
Chris~
Keith -
I enjoyed the torrential rain yesterday (Mon). The older 3 kids are in summer camp at Ft Worth Museum and just when it was time to walk from one building to the other for pick up time - the skies opened up and cats and dogs fell from the sky. I hadn't brought an umbrella and there was no choice but to take off our shoes and go for it. You know what I found?? IT WAS FUN. All the kids were a little uncomfortable with it at first (except Luke of course) but once we settled into the idea that 'hey we are going to get really wet' we enjoyed the warm water rushing around our feet and we enjoyed the freedom of not hurrying or avoiding the rain drops. It has been a long time since I have played in the rain - but I am grateful for the chance to do it with my kids yesterday. I am with you -- thanks God for the rain and thanks for the fun that it brings.
Mr Keith, (as my daughter calls you)
It is so much easier to reach out and help people that we do not know very well. There is that seperation that makes it more comfortable. They don't know you and all your faults. It is much harder to reach to those near, like immediate family members. At least it is for me. They hear you say you are a Christian and then every thing you do is under the microscope. When a non believer hurts a believer in some way the believer must be quick to forgive and live the truth about God's love and forgiveness. Scarey sometimes because you know you are being watched and judged and how you respond when the pressure is on will impact how people preceive ALL Christians to be. Calling all Christians, make it real with everyone you deal with everywhere everyday! You never know who you might impact.
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