Good Worn Out

I am worn out.  But it is a good worn out.  I was disappointed that we had to cancel church today but I was so glad that we got to do the party tonight.  I can't believe how many people were there.  TJ estimated at least 130 showed up for the evening.  Tons of kids, lots of friends.  It was a good night.  Also, there were so many that worked to make it a great night.  I say I am worn out, but there must be many more who are more tired than I am.  All I had to do was help get our three ready and show up, visit, eat, and take pictures.  I did a lot of all three activities!!  :)

It was the visiting that wore me out.  And that is a good wore out.  I am so thankful for the friendship and fellowship that we have.  Even briefly I shared real life with friends from church.  We talked about our weeks, about our lives, about our families.  We shared what we were facing and going through.  We told funny stories and shared real concerns.  That is awesome.

So often people seem to think that you need to maintain some kind of front or "righteous fiction" with other people.  It is so much better to just be real.  I am thankful for a church where we are real.  And I am thankful for the love of tonight.  It is a great place to raise kids and a great place to be an adult.

Ok, so it is almost time for bed.  Tomorrow starts another full week, but it has been a good night.  Thanks to the Lord for a great church family!