I went to Elitch's yesterday after church for a Birthday Party...... I must say there are some very interesting people who are walking around there. I felt like I was in a different country....or maybe it is really what most of America is like....and I am different, as well as, the people whom I am surrounded by. I don't think we are the norm, so to speak.
The best part was seeing the smiles on the kids faces having so much fun. It was a beautiful, very hot day to see the love of Christ reflected in them.
One highlight for me was riding on 'The Twister 2' with Jackson. What made it soooo special was it was his first time to ride a big roller coaster. He was now tall enough and I got to experience it with him. After the first (little) hill he leaned over and said this is fun.....but then the next three came along with an "oh", fearful look, and "I don't like this, Kimie". However, by the end he said it was ok, but didn't want to ride it again. It was an awesome moment I was glad I got to experience with him.
Another moment, was when Catie wanted to ride the balloons (around the world in 80 seconds)....kind of like the spinning tea cups at Disney World, yet went up and down as well.....her brothers wanted to ride something else, so I told her mom I would stay with her. You gotta know its love, she begged me to ride it with her. She just kept spinning that thing around and around.............I think I am getting to old for those kind of rides, for they make me sick. I closed my eyes while we were spinning, especially after she asked me to spin us faster. I just couldn't say no. In that moment to see the smile upon her face and to hear her laughter........well, it was priceless.
Later Allyson and I were sitting watching three of the kids on a ride together............watching Jack especially. I know I don't have the words to express the smile and laughter we saw. It brought tears to my eyes............and to think about the missed moments by so many who have ignored the call that GOD has placed upon on their lives to maybe adopt. To see what we saw in that moment, what an amazing gift and smile from GOD.
The last thing was when we left the park and went to eat at Chipotle. I was with two families whom are very special to me. As I was getting ready to leave and go outside where the six kids were. I man walked by and said, "that is some group of kids".....or something to that fact. He was making a VERY POSITIVE statement about them. My response was "they sure are." I smiled knowing how very special I felt to have such wonderful little ones in my life.........whom I love so very much, but yet, for some reason I have done something for them to return that love back to me even more.
Praise Jesus for these precious faces so full of smiles and love!!
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