A Teachable Moment

On Friday C was scheduled to do a wedding at church for a young couple. As always, I have to prepare the kids a couple hours in advance that a babysitter is coming and who it will be and what they will be doing while we are gone. That gives Big G time to process and ask any questions he may have and typically there are a few that needing answering. BUT one question he asked was one I did not expect. When I told the kids that we were going to a wedding and daddy was going to marry someone at church, Big G became very concerned and the conversation went something like this:
G: Mom, you are going to a wedding with daddy right?
M: Right.
G: But mommy, why is daddy going to marry someone else when he already had a wedding with you and already married you??!!
M: Oh buddy, I am sorry you misunderstood mommy. You are right, daddy is married to mommy. He is going to be the pastor and marry and bless another man and lady so they can be married just like mommy and daddy.
G: OOHHH, cuz you are daddies bride right mama?
M: Yes honey, and mommy and daddy will only be married to one another and nobody else, ever. Always remember that ok?
G: OK

Oh the minds of young ones and the very teachable moments that occur daily. God tells us to be ready in all seasons. I pray that I am ready for each of these seasons.

First Day of Pre-K

Well, yesterday was Big G's first day of Pre-k at his new school Crown Point Christian School. According to him, His first day was awesome! He loved being able to take his lunch, wear his new tennis shoes, take his new Spiderman backpack, see his friends and meet new ones. He did go to Preschool last year for two days and for two hours. This year it's 2 days and ALL day this year. He was pretty sleepy at the end of the day, but by the look on his face, he was excited to start school to say the least. He is already asking how many more days until he can go back. I pray this excitement for learning remains constant in his life. Bless you Big G. Life is a wonderful adventure!

Sweet Success!

This summer has been one of discipline with running. On August 3rd, it was time to run for Team World Vision and see if all the training for this day had paid off. Well, after 3 hours, I crossed the finish line and also raised $385.00 for the team and the people in a village in Rwanda Africa. Overall, the church raised close to $45,000.00. Awesome, success is sweet! We spent the rest of the day and the next enjoying the great city of Chicago while my sister stayed with the kids at home. Thanks to all for your support financially and personally.