I work at my desktop with the children at my feet. A makeshift area rug made of white butcher paper lines the floor where the baby, crayon in hand, imitates her big sister. Sister focuses on the finishing touches of the house she designed. The catchy children’s song, Wheels of the Bus, blasts from the Toddler Station on Pandora Radio. Six year old Sookie unveils her masterpiece and I ooh and awe at the sketch. “It’s a daisy house!” I exclaim. “I love the colors. I wonder what the inside looks like.” Without hesitating, Sookie describes each room. “There are five rooms and they are all different colors. One is Mint Chip, another Strawberry. There is a Vanilla room, and a Cookies & Cream room and the last room is Rocky Road. You have to wear a sweater inside because it is very cold.” “A house made of ice cream,” I reply. “It sounds heavenly!” I dug into my Bible readings that morning ...
I love it when your great big smile pops up on my computer screen. Your smile always brightens my day.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping and praying all is well with you, but deep in my being I know I need to continue to pray fervently on your behalf and on behalf of those you love. Know that I am continuing to pray....
Love you, andrea
Oh that is too funny! Serves him right huh? LOL
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Kim
That's too funny! Thank you for sharing this. Have a great weekend sister! Blessings to you...Love you in Christ.
ReplyDeleteVery, very funny.
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ReplyDeleteI am dropping back by to ask for prayer. I have an urgent prayer request for a good friend on arise 2 write. I thank you now for your prayers, andrea
That's great! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. Have a wonderful day!
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