Thursday, August 17, 2017

Day 2,164

The Outfield


So, we've not gone to many games since being called back up to Miami. And it's something we've spoken extensively about. With much consideration, prayer, and counsel, we've come to a place that finds more value of me being at home with the babes instead of at the field. Adam's job is a wonderful gift he's been given and a ministry that is completely unique, but we're learning that stewarding it appropriately is something we need to approach with great care. Our kids' hearts being the main issue. And mine as well. This lifestyle is tempting in so many ways, and so, we just want to be more careful than we've been with how we pursue this gift that the Lord's given us. Me predominately staying home (I'm speaking of our "in-season home") to raise the babes is my main priority. And going to games is going to be something extra we do, not something we just do. So yesterday, we attended a baseball game just for fun. We didn't sit in our usual seats, but instead, explored the stadium after showing up in the fifth inning with our lunch bag in tow. 


We watched donuts being made and then bought a bag. 


The kiddies sat and ate their sandwiches before Mama dished out the treats in our fun outfield seats. 


And then, we went to say hi to Daddy on the field. 


We took some batting practice. 


We rode on a galloping horse-man. And ran out all our energy before saying bye to Dada and going home. We would normally wait for Daddy to eat and shower post game (which takes an extra 45 minutes probably), but that too, is something we're changing. 

We're constantly learning and trying our best to faithfully raise the children the Lord has given us in a way that honors Him, and these are the choices we've been led to make. It's been quite a season of change for us, but we're thankful the Lord has opened our eyes to the things we couldn't clearly see before. 


Once Daddy got home and the babes woke from their naps, we walked to Publix and obviously stopped by the world's greatest child invention. Amelia would play ina water fountain all day if I'd let her. 


Then, we ate supper and enjoyed movie night together. On the screen: Star Wars Attack of the Clones. Behind the scenes: Amelia copying Mama and putting her baby to sleep. We're praying these decisions were choosing to make now have an eternal impact in the future. 



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