I was completely refreshed, challenged and motivated at worship this morning. This is definitely a God-gift because I was up until 2:45 a.m. last night studying. However, I stayed awake and absorbed what I needed to hear today.
Eric and I took our first baby steps to getting involved at Trinity: we're going to "Step Out and Serve" two Sundays from now. I recently told a friend how nice it has been for the past year to "sit back and absorb." But, the recharging is nearly complete and we're going to give back soon! (I'm a "little" excited!) And, we keep meeting people we know or recognize at our church - a little disconcerting, but in a cool way.
Last night, the 6th of 12 (kids from my family) celebrated his graduation from high school. My bro, Toby, is 18 and living on his own now! I feel really old - and can't believe I graduated EIGHT - wait - make that NINE years ago! What really makes me feel ancient is that this HUGE guy was only 10 years old when I got married and left my parent's home:
... and that HE was a baby (not even 2 years old)...
...and my Janna girl was the cutest flower girl (and the best, I might add!) at 2 1/2 years old.
Everyone else has grown up too (and when I say "up," I mean "UP!"), and it was a fun to see everyone back at the old homestead for the evening.
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Great to see you and all the Petersen clan last night. It was a fun time. I'll never know what it is to be the firstborn, nor one of 12, but I can say that adult siblings can be the best buddies inspite of the way it was in the old folk's home.
12? Seriously?
Wowee. Your parents must be awesome!
12? really???! i'm sooo intrigued! where do you fall in there??!?!
I'm #1 - yes, the oldest, wisest most responsible one is me! (Is that a sad commentary on the rest of my siblings?) :)
Great family pics! I have some to post from the 60th party last weekend! Great news about your church...glad to see you finding a place. have a great week!! 3 weeks till hanging out day!!!
some good memories back at that old ranch, EH? (with a canadian accent)
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