October 1, 2012

This was the weekend for relaxation and togetherness! The house was clean, and some projects we've been wanting to do we just let sit. We just enjoyed being home together.  We watched a couple movies that were phenomenal: October Baby  and The Fifth Quarter.  Both had us in tears. . .puddles.  Both with such beautiful stories of redemption, forgiveness, and motivation driven from tragedy--both families faithful in their walks with the Lord.  We loved watching every minute and felt a real connection with The Fifth Quarter, having lost my cousin Scott to a traumatic brain injury.  The Donate Life group that was mentioned in the film was the same organization that was used to harvest many of his organs to bless others in need.  If you like football and a beautiful family story of overcoming. . .you should see this!  we only left the house long enough to attend church. . .it was that kind of beautiful day!

This guy had a double header on Sunday. Two hours of back to back football games and it was HOT!  This little Cougar scored a touchdown out of nowhere.  The boy is fast!  Their team won both games which makes them 4-0 this season!

We've been back to our business of attending our Catholic church for mass and going to a Presbyterian church for their awesome Homebuilders class they have.  After we checked the kids out of their classes this morning, the nine year old said, "Mom, Holy Name has to have more classes to let us learn about the bible.  That's what is missing there."  Sigh. . .  We really are doing our best, and just when I feel comfortable and committed to the journey we are on, the wisdom of a little girl makes me question, are we messing them up? Should we just choose one?

The good news is, Ernie and I are both on the same page so I'm not going to question it too much. . .for now.  We feel like we are in a good place of teaching the kids about the faith they were baptized in and we are being nurtured in the community in which we seek to not be alone in our imperfect parenting journey.  There is something so uplifting to hear that even families who have raised their kids completely in the church and poured over them with prayer, still have real, every day problems to contend with.  That feels real.  That openness makes me feel not alone.  That is real community.  I am feeling very blessed and rejuvenated as we roll into a new week. . .