Me: "What do you want to wear to church today Lydia?"
Her: "Pants and a shirt, like the boys!"
Ugh...I thought...this is not good.
Me: "Oh don't you remember, it's Chinese New Year! Why don't you wear some of your Chinese clothes?"
Me: "Chinese New Year? Yea! Yes, I will wear my Chinese clothes."
Whew, a sigh of relief. The Year of the Tiger begins on a happy note in the Kemper house. Well, not really I guess...if you count that we never actually made it to church, due to: late showers, spending too much time fluffing freshly washed girlie hair, ironing boys' shirts, searching the house for belts and shoes...and, oh yes Jason tripped on a toy on the staircase, sprained his ankle, and proceeded to ruin the spiritual atmosphere with very dramatic ranting.
Her: "Pants and a shirt, like the boys!"
Ugh...I thought...this is not good.
Me: "Oh don't you remember, it's Chinese New Year! Why don't you wear some of your Chinese clothes?"
Me: "Chinese New Year? Yea! Yes, I will wear my Chinese clothes."
Whew, a sigh of relief. The Year of the Tiger begins on a happy note in the Kemper house. Well, not really I guess...if you count that we never actually made it to church, due to: late showers, spending too much time fluffing freshly washed girlie hair, ironing boys' shirts, searching the house for belts and shoes...and, oh yes Jason tripped on a toy on the staircase, sprained his ankle, and proceeded to ruin the spiritual atmosphere with very dramatic ranting.
We piled into the van at exactly 10:05, which means already LATE for church, and we weren't even there yet. I really dislike being late. I mean really...especially when it is impossible to make a covert entrance. People at our church insist on filling the pews from the back...meaning any late comers have to file up to the front, making a very noticable and dramatic arrival. I just can't do it.
All dressed up, nowhere (on-time) to go...I seriously thought about driving around town until we found a church that didn't start until 11:00. However, an unfamiliar church is similar to being late (in how it makes you feel), so the ultimate decision was made...(terrible)...we instead headed down to PF Chang's (shh, don't tell our pastor that we skipped and instead indulged in lettuce wraps and shrimp wontons!)
All spiritual mindset was not lost, however. Serious theological discussion did take place in the van (about what, I can't remember). But, the most meaningful moment was Sam's description of the time Moses had to hold up his arm/staff in order for the Isrealites to win the battle. If he put his arm down, they would start to lose. And his arm was so tired that Joshua and Aaron had to hold it up for him, so that they wouldn't perish!
Ah, the lesson of the day...straight from the 9 year old...persist and do what you are supposed to do, God will hold you up, and He will work it out and fight the battles for you. In the end, you will succeed in what he has given you. You may get tired, you may stumble, you may feel like quitting...but God has the plan, and you have a job to do.
Wishing you much good fortune in the Year of the Tiger...also prosperity, persistence, and punctuality ;)
All dressed up, nowhere (on-time) to go...I seriously thought about driving around town until we found a church that didn't start until 11:00. However, an unfamiliar church is similar to being late (in how it makes you feel), so the ultimate decision was made...(terrible)...we instead headed down to PF Chang's (shh, don't tell our pastor that we skipped and instead indulged in lettuce wraps and shrimp wontons!)
All spiritual mindset was not lost, however. Serious theological discussion did take place in the van (about what, I can't remember). But, the most meaningful moment was Sam's description of the time Moses had to hold up his arm/staff in order for the Isrealites to win the battle. If he put his arm down, they would start to lose. And his arm was so tired that Joshua and Aaron had to hold it up for him, so that they wouldn't perish!
Ah, the lesson of the day...straight from the 9 year old...persist and do what you are supposed to do, God will hold you up, and He will work it out and fight the battles for you. In the end, you will succeed in what he has given you. You may get tired, you may stumble, you may feel like quitting...but God has the plan, and you have a job to do.
Wishing you much good fortune in the Year of the Tiger...also prosperity, persistence, and punctuality ;)
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