| Monday, June 04, 2007 |
| Appleby... |
Okey dokey folks.
So a couple weeks ago (I actually don't remember when; was it just this last Wednesday?)... Tim and I managed to get out to Kid's Club... which was PHENOMENAL for several reasons:
1) I haven't been able to go much, as the only available night for a very long time that we've been able to have 'date night' was Wednesday...
2) Winter kills the outdoor goodness of Appleby...
3) I love these children so much.
We didn't go for very long, but I got in a solid 20 - 30 minutes with the most beautiful children on the face of this planet (well, I know that might be a bit of a broad, overassuming statement... but I figure I'm allowed one or two of those on my blog)...
So last night, Dana showed me the pics that our friend "Francis" emailed her, and I had to have them so I could post to the world the wonderful environment that we live in; and so. In no particular order, here are our children...
Is this guy not THE cutest you've ever seen!??!!?!
This little girl is SO cute & wonderful! Dana also is rather charming as the children flock to her... notice "Morris" - one of our faves! (What am I saying, they are ALL our faves!)
Of course, what would kids club be without our nightly meditation session led by Dana? Hehe...
Rachelle... absolutely phenom with the kids. Dana's new roomie in approximately 19 days, 6 hours and 23 days. Not gonna lie that I've shed a few tears over my loss... but these girls will have heinous fun!
Ah, yes... the source of the photos - "Francis". Here with Dana... are you noticing a theme? It's like I'm obsessed with Dana or something... WHAT?
Rachelle & "Francis"... cue the "Cops" soundtrack now... protectin' our hood...
This face of "Francis'"and mine had my little friend (notice the corner of his head) saying: "HEY! Do that again...!" Grabbing my face and moving in as if he was going to kiss me. Now, I love these children... but I was a bit worried.
Notice the intense look on the little guys face... he is SO funny! I absolutely ADORE this guy!
Lastly, what would a Kids Club night be without a final meditation led by Dana?
Oh man... do I ever need to get out to this more often! I remember to times last summer, when I was hurting pretty bad during a particular rough patch... these kids were Jesus to me. In every way - forgiving, loving, challenging me. It sounds weird to try to explain, but I found myself through the eyes of these kids.
It's interesting to feel and watch myself changing in these last couple months. Knowing how to balance priorities and figure out the way I should divide my time. I know I'm not doing a good enough job of balancing life right now... but I figure I just need to be OK with it. Every person about to get married must (I hope) go through a patch of simply wanting to be with the one they're about to marry. The argument could be said that you're about to spend the rest of your life with them... why now? You know...?
I don't know... the gist of this ramble? I want to spend more time with these children who won my heart so very completely last summer. They are beautiful... they are a very pure and real image of Jesus. |
posted by Erica @ 8:28 a.m.  |
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The feelings you have are normal. Eventually after a few months of being married you will realize that you miss your girlfriends. For me that happened after I moved from Stoon and greived my friendships for like a year. But now I have been able to be okay with the move and embrace Rosenort. Where will you be living? Are you getting excited for the big day? We are happy for you. The chair we have for Isaiah is called a bumbo seat and it really does work to keep kids sitting up. He was so proud of himself.
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Ahhhh, i had tears in my eyes... we miss you as well... however we (as in me and the children) also know that we are loved tremendously by you and we love you tremendously as well...
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Hey Erica, I just realized that Doug and I ARE going to be in Waldheim on the weekend of your wedding! We booked some tickets last minute to visit my parents, and now I just realized that we'll be around. I don't think we'll come to the reception since we are only out for two days (my family's might be a little bummed if we bailed on them), but we'll definitely try to make it for the ceremony. It will be great to be there on the big day as you and Timmy get hitched!
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The feelings you have are normal. Eventually after a few months of being married you will realize that you miss your girlfriends. For me that happened after I moved from Stoon and greived my friendships for like a year. But now I have been able to be okay with the move and embrace Rosenort. Where will you be living? Are you getting excited for the big day? We are happy for you. The chair we have for Isaiah is called a bumbo seat and it really does work to keep kids sitting up. He was so proud of himself.