Tonight I was lucky enough to be invited to have dinner with our Youth Pastor and his amazing wife. Their family is so beautiful...and their children are the cutest kids I have ever seen. And I know everyone says that...but really...they are the sweetest kids. Did I mention there are 4 of them? And that Peter and Kristin are 29 and 30? I arrived to their house (which they are renting...they recently moved from Colorado) which was SPOTLESS. I'm talking my apartment was messier...and it's just me. Ella, the 1 year old, greets me with the biggest smile I have seen all day...and her hands fly up as to say, "Hi!! Welcome to my home! Come on in!" Kristin is behind her...welcoming me in with open arms. I had always thought I was a great hostess when I was married. That was one of the best things that I did. I loved having people in my house...to cook for and entertain. And if I was good at it, Kristin takes it to another level. I just stared at her with awe. She took care of four kids all day, made dinner, had the kids fed and in their p.j.'s in time for Peter, herself, and I to sit down to have dinner. And at 8pm on the dot...Peter and Kristin told them it was ready for bed...and they said their good nights, and were off. In bed. Making no noise. I couldn't tell them enough how well behaved they were. They actually liked playing with each other. They actually listened to their parents. I could learn alot from these two! Especially Kristin. She was so humble...so real...so honest. I had so many questions for her! How did she handle having four kids when Peter was gone alot? Now don't get me wrong, Peter is there alot...and is a GREAT Dad...but when there is a spouse in ministry, they tend to have their hands in so many areas. Which leaves a very tired husband, and sometimes a self-pitying wife. This was my problem...not really a problem, but a question. How to avoid feeling that self-pity that you will eventually feel. I know one day I will be facing the same type of issue...and I that I can learn alot from this incredible woman! And she did it all with a smile...and brownies. :)
By the way...I cheated tonight on my fast. God and I talked about it. He understands.
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