So, today will go down in history as a crazy day for the Bledsoe household…not that that’s anything new, actually.

Kayleigh got her driver’s license today - I drove to the DMV (on the expressway - I’m okay with that…), and she drove home (on the expressway - usually avoided like the plague) - and we survived! Yea, Kayleigh!!

Ashley had to take a last minute exam - Byron had about 15 minutes notice to get her to the school!  Crazy, crazy…

We went to a holiday luncheon with Nate in his cafeteria - he was so happy we were there, and wanted us to meet his friends. It was nice to feel the love (I’m enjoying it while I can, just waiting for the middle school years to change all that!).

Ethan went to see The Nutcracker. He said it was boring. No food. No drinks. And they wouldn’t even let him sleep! And he was very disturbed by the attire (I do think that men in tights probably should disturb a six year old!).

We had staff meeting at Barnie’s. It was nice to discuss the move, while in plain sight of the theater.

Then, someone approached…

I thought we would be asked to take our meeting elsewhere…

But, he (an employee of the theater, I assume) asked if we were from C3 church - and then he said, “I just want to thank you for what your doing out here…we’re all so excited…”

It was so refreshing.

Between that and the fourth grader who said to Byron, “I’m coming to church on Sunday!” with a huge smile on her face, I have been thoroughly encouraged today. I needed it so much, too.

There’s a fresh wind blowing…and it’s coming like a Mack truck.

Be encouraged!

Peace.