Today was the 5th Sunday and our church does something special on those 5th Sunday nights either during service or in place of service. With the 4th of July holiday just a few days away, we had a Family Fun Night cookout. They had a huge blowup waterslide, a dunking booth, a softball game, kiddie pools and sprinklers set out for the little ones, and lots of food (including a cotton candy machine and homemade icecream contest!). It was a ton of fun!
Much to the surprise of many church friends (and myself!), Tommy actually came. It was nice to have him there, though I wish it wasn't such a rare event. The weather didn't seem like it was going to cooperate but after about a 30 minute storm, it cleared up enough to enjoy the outdoor festivities. I didn't think the outdoor stuff was going to still be on so I totally didn't have my kids prepared with swimsuits and towels. I don't know what I was thinking; I should have at least brought them, just in case. You'd think after all these years of momhood I'd have learned to be prepared!!
While we were sitting down eating, some great guys from the church (Stacey and Clay) came over and invited Tommy to come outside and play softball. Without that little bit of encouragement, he'd probably have left after eating. I think he had a good time; the food was good and there was lots to do (even if it was just watching the kids ride the waterslide for the umpteenth time!!) so fun was in abundance. I just wish he'd come for the regular services and get "fed" that way. I have to just leave that in God's hands, though. I realized a LONG time ago that I can't change him; it'll have to be a "God thing". That's really the only way it will bring Him any glory, anyway.
I'll include some pictures of the night when I get them uploaded. My second summer semester class starts in the morning and I still haven't printed out the notes, much less gone over them!
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- I am a mother to 4 wonderful children and wife to Tommy, my husband of over 13 years. I enjoy most aspects of my life, though getting an instruction booklet from the hospital with my kiddos would have been quite helpful. You just can't be prepared enough for what parenthood does to your life, even though every minute of it is totally worth every bump and hurdle along the way!
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3 comments:
I am so glad to hear that you had such a great time! I am the same way about not thinking to be prepared "just in case" that's why I made an emergency kit for my van and put things like jeans, sweatshirts, swimsuits, etc in there just so I have them with me at all time.
I will be praying that God touches Tommy's heart and he decides to go to church regularily!
That sounds like so much fun!!! Our church did a bbq yesterday but you had to buy everything and they didn't have any fun things like waterslides! They did have water bottles that people were squirting each other with though :)
I am new to your blog so I don't know who Tommy is. Is he your son? At any rate, it sounds like he is someone that you care very deeply for an I understand wanting so badly to know that someone is right with God and doing all that you can do but with no luck. Somewhere deep down in all of us is the desire to know our creator. Why do you think there are so many religions, ones that aren't focused on God included? It is because people search to understand that longing inside of them. Just keep inviting him and showing him God through your love. You are right that you cannot make him do something but God will keep calling Tommy and keep praying that Tommy will hear, even if it is faint at first. I will pray for him as well.
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I am commenting here because it is weird commenting on mine and hoping you might see it :) That is the only weird thing about this blog. You can't comment back. Anyways, oops lol. I feel sheepish now for calling your husband your son lol. I understand where you are coming from. My husband is a wishy wishy kind of Christian and would never get us to church. He would rather sit and play video games but will go to church if I say we are going. He is supposed to be the spiritual leader and sometimes it makes me mad that he is content to sit on the fence. I guess prayer is all either of us can do. I live in Washington, just about 20 miles north of Portland Oregon. It was cooler this evening and I am not sure why I am not tollerating the temps this year. I don't remember ever having this hard of a time dealing with it. Hmmmmm.
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