After almost 5 weeks of being together as a family you tend to notice things. You notice when people are tired. You know when they didn't hear you, and when they are just not listening. But most of all you notice all of the ways you can make someone's day better.
This week the kids have been busy and I have had a little more time to myself. So I figured out how to hang a hammock between two trees and enjoy the 90* with a good book. I have helped to make scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, and watermelon for 200 kids. I have applied for a full time job and renewed my CPR class. I also have had the chance to sit down with friends. Some that I have know for almost 20 years, others for a few years less. We have had the chance to catch up outside of facebook and social media. We have had the chance to be honest with one another and ourselves. We ask questions and listen. We had the chance to continue relationships that with the grace of God might just span a lifetime. God has blessed us with relationships and people to be in community with and oh the joys to celebrate together.
Both kids have enjoyed time at Fine Arts Academy in Carmel, IN, I can't say enough good things about the program. They have learned how to use their gifts of art, music, and movement to tell others about Easter. And I am impressed. Not only do they learn about God, but they also become better vocalist, musicians, and have a chance to do many other types of fine art as well. Tomorrow night at 7pm EST they will showcase talents and if you would like to catch it you can at Carmellutheran.org it will be live streamed. You will see choirs, instruments, comics, dance, drama, and the list goes on.
God constantly gives us opportunities to be in relationships with others and to learn new things. This week I learned the art of hanging a hammock, making eggs for 200, and taking note of small things to celebrate in our lives.
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