Gatherings

Today I recieved a phone call from our paddling coach informing us of an activity going on for the kids (we missed the anouncement yesterday at practice since we never showed up due to the roads being blocked because of a brush fire).

This afternoon, we, along with all the twelve and under group, painted black tee-shirts with our team colors. This coming saturday our entire club is supposed to show up dressed in yellow, red, and green. It was a great opportunity to do something productive and fun and gave us the chance to chat.

The wind was blowing quite a bit which made for some interesting designs as the wet painted shirts started flopping over on themselves...Just by chance, I had grabbed a box of paints, brushes and such before leaving home and it had a roll of masking tape in it. I was glad to be able to share it with everyone so we could tape our shirts to the picnic tables and paint a little more free from hazard. One kid asked to borrow it from me, calling me Auntie...I love it!! Makes me feel like one of the family:)

While chatting with coach Sharon, I learned that upon her parent's return from Europe yesterday, they found one of their cars gone. (they filed a police report) I was greatful that it wasn't the one I had borrowed from them as I had left the keys in it when I returned it a few days ago. EEEEK, they might have thought I had crashed it or something. I am still amazed that I was able to use it while they were on vacation as they have never met me. (Yes, I did return it clean and with a full tank of gas)
God has provided for us through the generosity of many others..We are (actually I am..the kids are too young to drive) now driving a friend's truck until my car arrives from the mainland on friday. I will be picking up the old car I bought for Eden on the island this sunday...just in time for her arrival on monday.....I am soooo excited that she will be with us for 11 days. I plan to take her paddling and hope she will get hooked and want to stay.

I am resisting the strong urge to do the dishes I see still piled up at the sink...Levi was supposed to do them before retiring to bed. I was tired and went to bed earlier than some of the kids and left him to do them. He is asleep on the couch...I will have to give him some more practice at being obedient....hmmmm...dishes for the week?



Looking forward to Robert coming home in a few days...I don't get this hassle when he is around...Why is that? I do think that God knew that kids need both a mom and a dad.......I am sorry for the families that are missing that. I hope to be an encouragement to couples that are struggling in their marriage...Robert and I have had our share of challenges and i am happy to report that God has been sooooo good to us and has matured us (and will keep doing so) and we will keep growing deeper in love as time progresses. (being in Maui dosen't hurt..beautiful sunsets, warm breezes, sparkling oceans)......We will be celebrating 25 years of this in August on the 3rd. Newport Dunes will be our place of gathering (Aug. 8) with friends and family to commemorate our anniversary.....Save the date!!