As I’ve mentioned before, Halloween isn’t my favorite “holiday”…I’m just not into it, as a rule.

But, I am into connecting with people.  I am into seeing children smile.  I am into being able to invite them to C3 where they will hear about the story and love of God!

So, I’m looking at Halloween a little differently tonight.

I’m happily packing up bags (…and bags…) of candy with “Boo Cards” telling families about our children’s programs at C3.  I’m happily planning on sitting on my front porch for hours waiting to “ooh and aah” over all the little princesses and super heroes.  I’m even happily preparing myself for the random teen/young adult who will love to see my horrified expression at their “undead” costume…

I’m not into all the trappings of Halloween…but I am “into” meeting families where they are -

….and - hopefully - tonight, “where they are” will include MY FRONT PORCH!!

I’ll keep the light on….

Peace.

….because when you have vaulted ceilings, that’s where all the heat goes.

So, I’m wrapped up in my fur blanket, drinking hot chocolate…and imagining how toasty it would be up there.

Today has been a work day for the Bledsoe household….much like yesterday….and like tomorrow…..and by “work”, I mean:  MANUAL LABOR!!!

But, at least it was cold in the house today, so I didn’t sweat too much…

I did sweat, though!  In fact, at one point, I thought, “What’s that earthy smell!”  Then, I realized it was my own self…I was offending my own self! Apparently, I don’t sweat enough to recognize what I smell like when I sweat!

I’d much rather smell of lavender and vanilla….or maybe English roses…….

But, instead I smelled of sweat, dust, random cleaners, dish detergent and old books…..oh yeah, and cardboard (since I was unpacking boxes from the garage).  Do you know how nappy old cardboard smells?!  It’s nasty……

And my breath…..from all the coffee and not enough food…..DON’T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON MY BREATH!

So, I’m really not into the whole - doing manual labor/drinking too much caffeine to stay awake/smelling like some serious stuff from storage/my microwave looks like a crime scene - kind of day!!!

And now I’m freezing…and I’m not exaggerating at all…well, maybe a tiny bit, but I’m tired and when I’m tired and I stink, I get grumpy, then I tend to exaggerate……SO!

…where was I going with this whole thing?

I don’t even remember…..

Oh well, I should be taking a shower anyway!

Peace.