This past Friday night was a night that I will surely never forget. Under the impression we were going over to some friends' house for dinner, we were greeted at their door along with a screaming chorus of "SURPRISE!!!". Our very dear friends (the Leistra's and the Shelby's) succeeded in throwing us a TOTAL surprise shower for Raina. They had planned this for about a month, secretly registered us at Target, sent out invitations to a huge number of our friends and family, and pulled off what I consider to be one awesome event. We were completely blown away by it... overwhelmed at the love and committment that these loved ones showed toward us and our sweet Raina. It was a joyous time, filled with food, fellowship, and fun. (Not to mention one of the coolest cakes I've ever seen.) The generosity heaped upon us by those so close to us was a great reminder of selfless relationships... giving because you love to give... because you love who you're giving to. A giant THANK YOU to all who were a part of such an amazing night. Raina will someday know just how desperately she is wanted - how incredibly special she is. That night, a good friend told us that she can't wait to meet Raina, because it will be the closest she can come to meeting Jesus on this earth. Her explanation was simple - Matthew 25:37-40 (The Message) - "Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give you a drink? And when did we ever see you sick or in prison and come to you?' Then the King will say, 'I'm telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me."
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
What A SURPRISE!
This past Friday night was a night that I will surely never forget. Under the impression we were going over to some friends' house for dinner, we were greeted at their door along with a screaming chorus of "SURPRISE!!!". Our very dear friends (the Leistra's and the Shelby's) succeeded in throwing us a TOTAL surprise shower for Raina. They had planned this for about a month, secretly registered us at Target, sent out invitations to a huge number of our friends and family, and pulled off what I consider to be one awesome event. We were completely blown away by it... overwhelmed at the love and committment that these loved ones showed toward us and our sweet Raina. It was a joyous time, filled with food, fellowship, and fun. (Not to mention one of the coolest cakes I've ever seen.) The generosity heaped upon us by those so close to us was a great reminder of selfless relationships... giving because you love to give... because you love who you're giving to. A giant THANK YOU to all who were a part of such an amazing night. Raina will someday know just how desperately she is wanted - how incredibly special she is. That night, a good friend told us that she can't wait to meet Raina, because it will be the closest she can come to meeting Jesus on this earth. Her explanation was simple - Matthew 25:37-40 (The Message) - "Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give you a drink? And when did we ever see you sick or in prison and come to you?' Then the King will say, 'I'm telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me."
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Wow, we just had a sermon on that passage last weekend, and have been thinking about it all week!
See you in 7 days, woo hoo!
Reading your blog warms my heart. It is so satisfying to see all three of you getting what you so richly deserve...so much love! Can't wait to see Evan and Colin in the family photo as well.
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