We had a very succesful marshmallow roasting night last night on the land. Success for one of these events includes huge flames, happy children, neighborhood families, and sticky fingers. All of those ingredients were present in abundance. Scotty got the fire roaring at 8 en punto (on the dot) with the kids he most sees when he spends time on the land, and who often help him move sticks or chop down bushes or wheelbarrow rocks from one place to another. They are hard workers! They're also polite, as they spent most of the evening asking, "Can I have another marshmallow please?" about 20 or so times each. Scotty gave a roasting lesson- no setting your mallow on fire and you must be patient until it turns a nice gold color, preferably over the coals, not the flames.
The kids listened very attentively and then proceeded to hold their treats high over the flames for about 15 seconds before asking, "is it done??". Some got the hang of it, but after a few like this, they were mostly eating them raw and in large quantities. Thankfully, we had a few families show up and so we had to split the marshmallows, meaning the kids couldn't eat themselves totally sick (although several went home with hurting bellies). About 4 families from the church that live nearby trickled in over the course of 2 hours or so, shared some marshmallows and chat, and then headed on. We ended the night with a couple from our small group and their 2 kids, sitting in chairs around the now dwindling fire and talking, oddly enough, about superheros. As Scotty told someone this morning, it wasn't exactly an evangelistic event, but a great opportunity to share life with the kids we will be living next door to and those that we worship with on Saturdays and Sundays- an excellent time that God will use to strengthen our relationships. I was glad Scotty came up with the idea and that Mom and I had plenty of energy to partake and enjoy ourselves. 
For those of you interested, here's my German/Argentine/Bolivian doctor whom I will see in the morning to (hopefully) get the final word on what the plan is going to be -induce or wait longer? Please pray for wisdom as he might leave it up to me, unless he sees definitively that we can't wait any longer, and I don't want to make a decision based on impatience, but what is best for Baby. Thanks!
5 comments:
Dear Lisa,
I must say we've been blessed by your attitude through this trial of your patience! You've been real with all of us readers of your blog, yet you seem to find humor and joy in whatever corner it may be hiding - this is giving honor to the Lord as it inspires us to consider His hand at work in even the most frustrating of circumstances. We will pray that the wisest decision (whether yours or the dr's) will be made, and that little pumpkin will arrive safely and gloriously into your arms and our world! Remember, the Lord's timing is mysterious, but PERFECT. :)
Much love to you all...
ML for the Malleys
What a great evening you must have had! I'm sure the Lord will use the bonfire and your relationship to those families. Lisa, you look great!!! That's a great picture with your doctor. We're praying... Love you guys!
Laura
Hey Lisa and Scotty,
Every day when a post from your blog pops into my Google reader, I think, "Yay! She must be here!" only to read a post that entertains me in a different way from a baby announcement. I'm praying for all three of you!!
Love,
Jess
So glad to find yet another post before I shut down the computer for the night. I always check the comments, too, 'cause your beloved friends are so encouraging and supportive in their remarks. We continue to pray ... g'nite
awwww, that looks like so much fun!!!!! And you look fab! looking forward to hearing the news!
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