On Thursday night, I wanted to head to bible study. It is a normal activity for that day of the week. I had an unction to take the pastor up on an offer he made to me. This was the open door policy to stop by anytime I wanted and I could spend the night whenever I wanted. I wanted to spend the night. So, here was my night...
I get there between 6:00 and 6:30pm that night and sat at the dining room table and read my bible. I read, and listened to my mp3 player, until someone came into the room. We, the Pastor's wife and son and I, organized the house in preparation for the service at 7:00pm. We had our bible study and it was over and I was asked to fry some chicken for the people that came. It wasn't a problem. While I fried the chicken, I talked with the "family". We are known as "family" because we are brothers and sisters in Christ, but we want it to feel like a tight and close knit family.
The chicken was done and we all were eating. "This chicken is good!" "You got some skills man!" I felt great! I love when people give me feedback, and love it even more when the feedback is good!
Later on, I found out that the Pastor didn't eat. I offered to make more. He sent me to the store to pick up what I needed. I came back seasoned the suckas up and dropped them in the fryer. I wasn't hungry, because I already ate, but I sat at the table while the Pastor and his wife ate. We talked about church, life, some business, and shared laughs, experiences and good times. I felt like I was a lil kid, talking with his parents. They gave me advice on some things I asked about. Some of the young boys even asked my opinion and advice on some things. I felt wanted!
I awoke this morning to my Sub-Teacher call. I rolled over thinking I had about 30 more mins to get shut eye, but I was mistaken! there are 3 kids and parents, in addition to myself, that to be showered and out the door in such a short time. The first time I had to fight for a shower! I was really apart of the family!
It's no secret that my mother has passed on, and I am dealing with that better and better each day. My father is there, Great (note sarcasm). I felt apart of a family for the first time in years. I have spiritual parents that are real! I have siblings that look up to me! I'm the youngest in my actual family so this was a change of pace! I think I would most definitely spend the night again! I liked it! Family makes you feel warm.
I might be raising a baby soon... ( :-| ) ... lingering thought!
I get there between 6:00 and 6:30pm that night and sat at the dining room table and read my bible. I read, and listened to my mp3 player, until someone came into the room. We, the Pastor's wife and son and I, organized the house in preparation for the service at 7:00pm. We had our bible study and it was over and I was asked to fry some chicken for the people that came. It wasn't a problem. While I fried the chicken, I talked with the "family". We are known as "family" because we are brothers and sisters in Christ, but we want it to feel like a tight and close knit family.
The chicken was done and we all were eating. "This chicken is good!" "You got some skills man!" I felt great! I love when people give me feedback, and love it even more when the feedback is good!
Later on, I found out that the Pastor didn't eat. I offered to make more. He sent me to the store to pick up what I needed. I came back seasoned the suckas up and dropped them in the fryer. I wasn't hungry, because I already ate, but I sat at the table while the Pastor and his wife ate. We talked about church, life, some business, and shared laughs, experiences and good times. I felt like I was a lil kid, talking with his parents. They gave me advice on some things I asked about. Some of the young boys even asked my opinion and advice on some things. I felt wanted!
I awoke this morning to my Sub-Teacher call. I rolled over thinking I had about 30 more mins to get shut eye, but I was mistaken! there are 3 kids and parents, in addition to myself, that to be showered and out the door in such a short time. The first time I had to fight for a shower! I was really apart of the family!
It's no secret that my mother has passed on, and I am dealing with that better and better each day. My father is there, Great (note sarcasm). I felt apart of a family for the first time in years. I have spiritual parents that are real! I have siblings that look up to me! I'm the youngest in my actual family so this was a change of pace! I think I would most definitely spend the night again! I liked it! Family makes you feel warm.
I might be raising a baby soon... ( :-| ) ... lingering thought!
14 thoughts:
I am glad you had a good time. Being with "family" is a great feeling. Especially if they love and accept you for you. Most people take for granted how important family is. Most of us don't even have a "fill in family". So I am glad you have found that peace. Now please inform us of this raiseing a child situation. Also where is my chicken?
A baby? Oh, do tell.
I had a strong feeling that you was there because you wanted to feel part of a family, I smiled on my end of the phone when u told me. I'm really happy that you have them to love an care about you in Christ.
" Let the Church say:Amen." I must admit that there is no greater feeling than to feel the love and warmth of family; I am pleased that you have family that cares. God is in the blessing business.
Praise God and pass the toilet paper....
Fuzz - seems like things are on the up and up with you. Good feelings, I know they are.
Interesting post. I just know that you can have a family, but no love exist among them.
Is it the people and role they play you miss? Or, is it the true element of love between the family members along with their role you wish you had and never received from your own "family?
You shared your thoughts and advice and received some in return. I am glad that you felt apart of the family and that they embraced you as one of them.
There is nothing like family...where ever you find it.
Can a sista get a wing? *wing*
Family is what you make it. Appreciate the love where ever it comes from and it looks like you have done just that.
I love me some fried chicken...and you fedex some to me. I can't fry it for nothing! Looks good on the outside but blood red on the inside...and you know that's not good.
Awww Im so glad for you...It seems like something that you really needed.
BABY??...Who? Where? Does Shawn know?
;-)
Yeah...there's a warmth that comes from family...I'm mulling over this issue myself and am considering a change soon.
I am happy you had a great time. You are right, there is nothing like having a family or being a part of a family. Family can renew you, make you strong again. Seems like you had some renewal and you feel new.
Yeah, the baby thing is interesting. It's like a cliffhanger...
Very warm posting. I loved it.
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