I'm typing this in pink for Emily! She loves pink, she's all girl and as pure and genuine as they come. I had the privilege of attending her 20th birthday party tonight, along with about 20 - 30 others. She and her 2 room-mates sent out facebook invitations and requested people to bring things like food, plates, etc. I was so impressed by their resourcefulness and willingness to look to others for assistance. I've always been bad about that and wished I was better at it. As I watched Emily, Lee and the others mingle; visit; relax; come and go...........I realized many things that I never experienced as a young adult. There was such a comraderie and comfort in the atmosphere..........I realized the one binding element was the love that these young people have for God and each other. They are all (for the most part) involved with Campus Crusade and attend church together. In fact, the female half of their leaders was in attendance as well. Emily's blended families were present as was I; the lucky mom of the boyfriend. So my past was much different at that age..........I was married and didn't think a large circle of friends was important...........boy, was I wrong! Young people as well as all ages need a good circle of friends.
So the present allowed me the joy of sharing with these young adults and admiring the strength of faith they have. Many of us have yet to reach that strength and our lives may be half over already! Prayer was said before the meal, I heard nary a foul word and none of the young adults treated we parents like we were in the way or putting a damper on their plans. It was true fellowship. I count my blessings for the fact that I haven't been thrown off as useless by my children and their acquaintances. God's plan for fellowship, love and support is so awesome.......I just wish we could see more of it in more places.
The future? I believe miss Emily is a very special person to my son......as well as to me.......and I look forward to the day that I just might get to call her "daughter". Her ability to love those around her individually and without having to be stuck to my son's side, yet having the knowledge, trust and faith that he cares deeply for her and can rest assured in that, is phenomenal to me. It took me years of learning, struggling........and running off many of Lawrence's friends, before I was able to come to that point. I'm still not the best at it! Then to see my son able to do the same thing! WOW To realize that they are so in love with God, trust him completely and are willing to let Him direct their paths............are able to reach out to those around them...........and able to trust in their love for one another...............just makes me humble, thankful and grateful.........along with a few tears of joy. It also makes me miss the little boy that; I used to rub his feet to get him to sleep, and cheer on at sporting events, and get so irritated with because he wouldn't settle down and be still................you will never realize how fast times flies until it has!
As far as the house situation? Nothing happening there.........just waiting - no big hurry - no big deal. We believe things will happen when God decides it's time.......bye for now.
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as you anticipated emily and i enjoyed this post very much!
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