Ramblings

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

When my daughter was born, I was given a baby book that had enough pages to write about her first year of life, month by month (besides all the other pages that are in that book). I made it a point to write as much about her first year of life as possible. So when I found out we were having a son for our second child, I purposefully went to the book store in search of a baby book that only had enough space to write about the first year. There are books out there that have space enough to write about five years! I decided I would be diligent enough to write one year's worth and so far I've been doing just that.

However, since my daughter is now two, I have started writing to her in a real journal. I don't write in it every month, but when I do, I date the page and start it with "Dear Claire," Then I mainly write to her about all the cute things she does and says right now and I try to avoid the things that make me want to tear my hair out (even though someday she might appreciate reading that part too!)...

So I will try and do the same with Elliot. When he turns two, I'll start a "Dear Elliot" journal and someday read to him from it if he's curious.

A couple days ago, I was in tears about a situation at our church. I am still bothered by it, but I do feel more at peace today than just a few days ago. I know people are praying in our community and in my Bible study group so I hope more of our church community will feel at peace soon.

We will probably be leaving our church before the end of September. I haven't felt right about being a member there since our current pastor arrived a couple of years ago and started rubbing our church members the wrong way especially in one-on-one conversations in person and on the phone. This situation does involve our pastor and unfortunately, it's not out of character for her. I have not felt fed spiritually by her sermons or at ease with going to her with my concerns. Brian couldn't even tell her about his mom's recent battle with cancer saying "I think she'd make it worse."

I love our church members and fall easily into conversation with many of them. I think that is what has kept us there....

I have agreed to help with a Flea Market event where I can sell my Shaklee items, then after that, I think we need to say good-bye.

Please pray that we will feel at home at another church very soon.

¶ 6:40 PM

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