Mike succinctly recorded all of our travels over the past weekend. I realized last night that I have been in 5 airports this past week and taken 7 flights. Only God could have allowed the details to work out so easily. Amazingly all of my flights were direct flights (no layovers!) and had few delays!
It was such a blessing to spend time remembering my grandma, who was a pillar of faith in my life. I was honored to assist with her funeral and share thoughts about her life. I was so glad that Mike was home from camp and able to join me and then together celebrate the life of his grandpa. I can't imagine walking that road alone! It was hard enough being away from him when we both received the news about our grandparents deaths. We were definitely reminded that we come from a strong heritage of faith and have incredible examples to follow of what it means to serve loudly and quietly!
This title has a double meaning because I was not only reminded about my amazing biological family but about the amazing chosen family of faith we have here at home. I was totally blown away by the cards, gifts, calls of concern, food, lawn mowing, and so much more that has been shown to us over the last week. I knew I loved this church but it was just a LOUD reminder of how much this is home for us. We can't imagine being anywhere else!!! As long as Reidland will have us, we will be here. We truly believe that God has put us here and love working alongside our family here. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
In addition, last night I witnessed an incredible event. Many of the volunteers that help with our high school group served our students in a powerful way. They began their class playing some silly games in the grass. Then our leaders did this for the kids......
What an incredible example of service. These adults had huge smiles on their faces as they showed our teens that they are willing to get down and dirty for them. They don't ask them to do anything that they aren't willing to do. I just love this church.... they aren't afraid to work, to serve, and to love!
3 comments:
Oh Sara, you're pictures capture it so wonderfully! Brought tears to my eyes. I LOVE the one of Kelly and April. LOVE LOVE IT!
The pictures are perfect. Really wish I could have been part of it.
I'm sorry we missed such an awesome example of service!!
I am so happy so many reached out to you all in your crazy week. I did all I could do which was lift you up in prayer-it doesn't feel like a lot but I know it is. I also prayed your neighbor would mow your yard for you again-but I guess God had other plans in place already.
I am glad you love us as much as we love you. Both of you are such a blessing to our family (church and personal!).
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