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God's Faithful Reminder

5/25/2021

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​Last Sunday evening we went to a Spokane Indians baseball game with one of our daughters, her husband, and three of our grandchildren. It was the first sporting event we’ve attended in well over a year. We spilled popcorn, danced the Macarena, got rained on a little, met young couples with kids, and experienced what “normal life” used to be like. It was magnificent! We hadn’t  ​complained during the long months of lockdown followed by more
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months of wearing face masks to protect ourselves and others, but it sure was nice to be out among people again and enjoy watching the game without masks.

People watching has always been one of my favorite pastimes. Norilee and I both noticed we had to remind ourselves to watch the game because we were so distracted by the fun and entertaining family and friend interactions going on around us. The shared joy of being out, watching baseball, singing along as a sax solo played the Star-Spangled Banner, and enjoying a mild (if slightly wet) evening outdoors was overwhelming. It reminded me that God created us to live in fellowship – with Him and with others.  Experiencing the slow, cautious return to fellowship at church on Sunday mornings and out in our neighborhood and community feels like coming back to life!
 
Our yard is also slowly coming back to life. I’m watching rhododendron flowers burst open and listening to song birds repeat their intricate arias. Our 25-foot flowering dogwood that was clobbered by last year’s early hard freeze is roaring back to life, just when I was about to crank up my chainsaw.  Spring is a miracle we get to experience every year, God’s faithful reminder in 3D living color and surround sound that He loves us and gives us rebirth through his precious son. I give praise and thanksgiving to God for the new life He gives us through Christ!
 
In His Service,
Kent
3 Comments
Carolyn Keefer
5/26/2021 05:16:02 pm

You expressed eloquently the feelings that so many of us are enjoying! Thanks be to God, and thanks for sharing!

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Patricia Tiede
5/27/2021 09:54:20 am

Enjoyed your eloquent blog of returning to normalcy. I so enjoy your music at church and feel very blessed that you are so active. Keep up the good work.
Pat

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Jackie Velez
5/29/2021 10:06:01 am

I enjoyed your comments about the people at the ball game and your family. We have all been craving experiences like that. Thanks for sharing.

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