balancing act

Pastor Brian from KPIC took the staff out to ice cream and discuss how the church can bless us. It’s an interesting situation to be overwhelmed with people wanting to serve and give to us. While we want to offer suggestions, there’s also an element of humility that keeps us from wanting anything. And in the end, what do we need? A day alone.

Yes, golfing, boating, or hunting would fun, but that’s why we hang out with kids. Fun is built into the job. You can’t plan for the stuff that just happens such as putting together a floor size puzzle, volleyball in the shade and off the roof, cards with fast acting wrists who slam down the cards as if to say “Not only do I have an Uno, but just try to beat me, Auntie.” Or introducing kids to new foods like pork ‘n beans. A small tentative spoonful becomes the first of many scoops. How about reading Mr. Popper’s Penguin? They’re just grasping the concept and possibilities of the fridge. Now stick a penguin in it…whoa! Surprised faces and laughter abounds.

Perhaps this is how my parents feel/felt. When I would try to barge into the bathroom as a kid to ask my mom a question; thank goodness for locks. But really, there are moments not worth missing. And there are moments when the brain can’t absorb any more cuteness, questions, or funny growing up situations.
It’s a balancing act….oh that would be too much fun. Hey kids…