Another Fun Family Day
Today ended up being another nice day for the family. The ice that fell last night was gone by morning and it was absolutely beautiful outside. The sun was warm and bright, and it wasn't terribly cold. We still had to wear coats to church, but not our heavy ones.
We really enjoyed the Advent service at the Strasburg Methodist Church this morning. Attending services has always been on our "to do" list, but we always seemed to have some reason not to go. Raising Gracie in a church is a very important thing for both of us, and we thoroughly enjoy Sunday mornings in Lynchburg. So, after receiving an invitation from a church member last night during the parade, we decided we had waited long enough. So, after three years here--we got up, got dressed and headed in to their 11am service. The church was small, but every pew was crowded. We met some of the nicest people ever, which is a big deal since it is hard to find a warm soul in this northern "iceland". Everyone is either in a hurry, or very rude. We found a little bit of southern hospitality this morning at church, and it warmed out hearts.
This afternoon, after a VERY late nap (the princess was too good to take one until around 4pm!!), we made a craft. My friend Candice was nice enough to send me directions on how to make sock snowmen, something she is doing with her fourth grade students. We sat at the table with all of the fun accessories like cotton balls and fabric and beads and some jungle bells we added for fun. We all got into it, even Garren, and we made a snowman family; mommy, daddy and baby. They now adorn our mantle.
After ordering out for pizza, Gracie got a bath and we tried to settle her down with a Baby Einstein video.
Tonight, we are just waiting for the snow. We have a winter weather advisory and snow could start around noon tomorrow. I know Garren is excited--he loves the snow, and he can't wait to take Gracie out in it.
Despite my feeling low and missing friendships that I once had...this weekend turned out pretty nicely. When telling Garren how lonely I am and how I feel left out, he told me "Where God closes a door, He opens a window." I know he is right, and maybe this morning he opened a window to a new set of potential friendships.
***Picture of Gracie helping make the baby snowman***
Sounds like a wonderful church!! Glad you had a nice Sunday.
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