We had a delayed celebration (thank you March snow) of Mary-Michael's 3rd birthday at one of her favorite places - Chuck E. Cheese! She is still talking about how fun it was, and let me tell you, it was fun! I grew up going with my Nana, so it holds a special place in my heart. It took a lot for me to not sneak away with a handful of tokens and play SkeeBall.
Together with some of my favorite ladies that I get to serve with on our women's leadership council, we put on our largest women's event of the year at church - our annual Spring Tea Party & Retreat (no political affiliation)! It is always a good time with beautiful table decorations, good food and challenging, yet encouraging messages. The wife of Pastor Fred (who married us) rocked the house with things like:
-Embrace God's definition of yourself - you are worthy, you are beautiful.
-Are you confident in knowing you were made for the task at hand? You are not a victim.
-Stop saying "I'll pray about it" and do something!
-God commands rest - keeping the Sabbath day is one of the 10 commandments that many have forgotten. Rest ensures longevity in our work for God and in our marriage.
-We can undermine who we proclaim God is and what He has done in our life with just our words. Are we speaking words of life?
-We say we must speak the truth in love, but the person receiving the word is who defines the "in love" part. Be careful with what you say.
-We need to take responsibility for the feeling we create in the person that is listening. We have a choice.
And here's the Niger table I decorated.
We wrapped up the weekend with a 2nd birthday party for Avery (daughter of our friends Zach and Renee). It was complete with tutus and a very fancy princess cake. Mary-Michael loved it. Here's Miss Avery herself.
Oh, and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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