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Rainy Sunday Evening

It rained all night and morning here. By 2:00 it was sunny and nice, so we drove to the two cemeteries where my grandparents are buried. They are in cities about 20 minutes from us. It was so wonderful to have the sunshine while we were there. I had a great time telling my kids about some of the memories I had about my grandparents. It was a nice outing. By dinner however, the rain came back and it came HARD. I ran for cover, but the kids didn't. They layered clothes and found their umbrellas and in Jay and Alex's case a brand new trash can. They had a blast running through the downpour. Austin sat on the lawnmower under the porch and serenaded us with his guitar. Maylin said she had wetness all over her face. And that she did.
 

 

 

 

I spoke in church today. Maylin didn't like that much and kept running away trying to get to the stand. When she wasn't running she was calling me. Needless to say Jay took her out in the hall. When I finished I went back down to the congregation and sat with her. She was so happy. I think that means she really likes me. :)

Today at church we had a lesson on journaling. The teacher gave us journal jars with this poem, "Preserve your memories-seal them up well. What you forget, you can never retell. But a journal that's kept fresh on the shelf will help someone through rough times - maybe even yourself." That just reconfirmed to me why I blog. I read my journal the other night from when I was a girl. I didn't even remember some of the things that happened until I read it. It is so true a journal is a delightful thing.

A journal jar for those who might not know is a jar filled with strips of paper with questions or a fill in the blank on them. The idea is to draw from the journal everyday and write on that topic. I don't think it will happen every day, but here is my first attempt.

"One of the greatest compliments I have ever received was....that I made everyone I met feel comfortable and welcome."
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Anonymous said…
I love the rainy downpour pictures..the trashcan is creative. Kids teach us so much about enjoying the moments of life. Your journal entry is inspiring and you are a person who welcomes everyone you are around:) I am so glad we have the blessing of knowing your family.
May 24, 2009 at 8:12 PM
grandma GiGI said…
Your family always has so much fun together, rain or shine. That's what it's all about itsn't it? The kids are darling and your yard looks beautiful!!
May 24, 2009 at 9:57 PM
M3 said…
So true about the blog as journal!! I forget half the stuff we do (oh who am I kidding, I forget 90% of the stuff) about a week after we do it. Thank goodness for the blog or our kids would never hear about their childhood.
May 24, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Claudia said…
I looooove playing in the rain! To bad it only really rains here when it's winter and cold. Summer rain play is a whole lot more fun!
May 24, 2009 at 10:22 PM
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