Its rare that I get to spend almost an entire day with both Drew and Kiel these days. But the opportunity arose and I took it! I gather them up at the ungodly hour of 9:15 am and off we headed to church. I *love* sitting in service with them next to me, singing together, hearing the Word read, laughing at the delightful children's time where we acted out the story of Jesus calming the storm. In addition to the children, about a dozen adults joined in, sitting on the floor in an imaginary 20 foot boat, tossing about with the storm (noises of wind and waves provided by the rest of the congregation) trying to imagine what it was like for the disciples. What fun!
Even better was taking communion with them, then discussing the sermon afterwards, delving into some theological issues which we are all exploring, feeling our way, voicing what may not, after all, be what we really think. Fellowship hour was excellent, the boys being drawn into conversations, lingering over delightful snacks and just being free.
Afterwards, we headed to Eastview Mall. Kiel needed to take his frozen Mac to the istore for repair, and Drew was after a shower cady at LL Bean so he can function better in the dorms at RIT. While they took care of their business, I wandered around getting some exercise and looking for a spoon rest (mine was chipped and worn so I tossed it). You would not believe how hard it is to find a simple ceramic spoon rest! I want something pretty, not stainless steel.
After we came together again, we discussed lunch (it being close to 2:30) and decided on Five Guys burgers. Good food and way generous portions. We lingered over fries and Cokes dawdling, reticent to return to our separate places and get caught back up in our various lives. How nice to just be together. Not quite the hammock in Gram's yard, but nice. Very nice.
Even better was taking communion with them, then discussing the sermon afterwards, delving into some theological issues which we are all exploring, feeling our way, voicing what may not, after all, be what we really think. Fellowship hour was excellent, the boys being drawn into conversations, lingering over delightful snacks and just being free.
Afterwards, we headed to Eastview Mall. Kiel needed to take his frozen Mac to the istore for repair, and Drew was after a shower cady at LL Bean so he can function better in the dorms at RIT. While they took care of their business, I wandered around getting some exercise and looking for a spoon rest (mine was chipped and worn so I tossed it). You would not believe how hard it is to find a simple ceramic spoon rest! I want something pretty, not stainless steel.
After we came together again, we discussed lunch (it being close to 2:30) and decided on Five Guys burgers. Good food and way generous portions. We lingered over fries and Cokes dawdling, reticent to return to our separate places and get caught back up in our various lives. How nice to just be together. Not quite the hammock in Gram's yard, but nice. Very nice.
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