Wow, what a day! 60+ degrees, brilliant blue sky, the sun smiling down on Happy Valley…how should a day like this be enjoyed? Better yet, how should a day like this be embraced?
Meetings.
Yep, Tuesday is a meeting heavy day. I was in meetings from 9-5:30 today, and even had to reschedule one meeting because another slipped into the day unannounced. Now, the meetings were beneficial and productive. The pastors of Calvary got together to pray and think strategically. The staff met to talk about places that we’re seeing God move, to share burdens and pray together. A forerunner from the new design firm that we’re meeting with was in town to do a little pre-meeting reconnaissance. I met with my right hand man (Aaron Hart) to talk about midtown and Love Songs for Haiti. A friend stopped by the office to chat about the things going on in his life and heart.
All in all, a lot got accomplished today–prayed over, strategized, hashed out. But that sunshine kept calling my name.
So after I picked up Levi from his musical rehearsal, we pulled the bikes out of the garage, pumped up the tires, and took off. We rode for about 30 minutes along the bike path. We passed lots of friendly walkers and joggers, took in the fresh air, saw the green tips of growing things, and raced the creek down its path.
While we were out riding, the girls went next door to visit Kimmy and Delma’s new puppy. Kimmy’s been wanting a golden-doodle, and was thinking about getting a female just so she could name it Rosie. Imagine her surprise when she called about a local pup for sale when she learned that it was a female already named Rosie! Must be meant to be, right?
We sent in our fist Post-Adoptive Placement report today. Honestly, it feels like the most natural thing ever. We continue to be amazed at the ease of adjustment and how smoothly things are going.
Annabelle turned down the offer of noodles for lunch today, which was a pretty big deal. Of course, it could have been predicated by me burning the first batch of noodles. I let all the water boil out of the pan, and the whole house stunk like, well, like burnt noodles. Still, it was a little surprising to hear her say, “Daddy, no noodles.”
She pulled out her first unpromted full English sentence tonight at supper. We were sitting there, laughing and talking about the events of the day. Levi has a new girlfriend, and we were talking a little about that. Annabelle jumped right in with, “Levi, your girlfriend’s name is…?”
Ah yes, it’s a beautiful day, indeed!
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