Be A Clown!

Well, the title says it all: Anna and I were clowns tonight. I was feeling kinda bored, and I knew we had some white face paint, so my mom said, "Go for it!" I put my hair in a crazy style, put white face paint on my entire face, and made a red nose and a puppet mouth using washable markers. Anna wanted face paint too, so I painted her face after putting her hair into three tootsie rolls (ponytails tucked under) and her bangs into a poof. Then came the costumes: my nightshirt and pants for her, and a guys Harvard t-shirt and baggy pants for me! It was soooo much fun and she loved it! It was very fun to shirk my jeune femme responsabilités and act like a clown...by the way, the above french statement means 'young lady responsibilities'.

This was Anna's costume and you can see mine if you scroll down to the last picture. She wanted to wear my fuzzy scarf, so she wrapped it around and off she went! She is so adorable, n'est-ce pas?

We played runaway horse (as you can see from the picture above), clown wars (don't ask), and even walked the tightrope!We had so much fun and she even sang a special song for me and mum at the end, (Lyrics below):

Little Heart, little Heart,

where have you been?

I love you so so very much

You are my bestest friend.

I love to play games with you

I love to giggle and sing too

Little Heart, Little Heart,

you're my awesome best friend.

(Copyright Anna L. Gorecki, Age 4)

How cute is that????? Here is our final picture of us right after we finished our 'concert'.

We are now watching the movie Madeline and muching on some peanuts and rice chex, so I have to go. But as Donald O' Connor said in Singin in the Rain, "Make em laugh, Make em Laugh, MAKE EM LAUGH!"

Friendships...and the ultimate relationship!

Friends...what image is conjured up by the word 'friends'? Someone who you laugh with, cry with, pray for and with, share memories, talk for hours, support, make memories with, share hopes and dreams with...have common thoughts, interests....'kindred spirits'.

I've found, over the years, that some friendships come about thru shared circumstances...being neighbors, church, working together, or our children being in the same activity. Would these friendships have grown and/or thrived without the circumstances? I firmly believe that the Lord orchestrates these friendships in His timing, for His glory and sometimes...for a season only.

To quote a new friend....as evil as the internet can be, it has also enabled friendships and whole 'online communities' to develop thru shared interests and thru email, and other online discussion lists and blogs....sort of like old-fashioned 'penpals'...just not paying postage!

I was able to talk on the phone last night after Anna was in bed with a new friend...in Idaho. She and I have connected and share so many things...we feel as if we've known each other for a long time...she actually grew up on the same street that my Dad lives on now! Our daughters have also developed strong friendships...and were able to talk for hours last night as well...all 3 of them! Of course, it isn't the same as being able to spend time together, but I still believe that the Lord brings people together...to exhort, encourage and show His love for each other.

It seems the Lord has been strengthening friendships in our lives a lot lately....and blessing us with new friendships as well. Each one is so special to us...whether we've known them for years, or simply for months....I can see God's hand bringing us together for His purposes and His glory.

Thank you, Lord, for like-minded friendships! Thank you for fellowship, for 'kindred spirits'...thank you for being so interested in every little detail of our lives...and for sending people, whether family, church family, or other friends to walk this road together with You! You have created us for relationships...first with You, then in our families, and with other believers.....help us to share your love, message and friendships with all others...as we walk this journey daily with your presence always with us! ~May we all thank God for HIS love, care and friendship with us...and for the wonderful friendships He has blessed us with ! Time to get ready for a special birthday party tomorrow for Ronnie...with lots of food, friendships, and relationships with special people...making memories...may our love for each of these special people reflect Christ's love for us! ~ Sue~