"That was all God!"

This week Isaac and I have been at VBS, learning all about serving God, by serving our family, friends, neighbors, and community! It was a fun opportunity for me to be with Isaac all week in a different environment. I often felt completely out of my comfort zone, as teaching preschool and elementary-aged kids is definitely not my gift. Thankfully, the kids didn't seem to mind and I know they had a lot of fun and even learned something. The church did something really unique this year, by having VBS in backyards and parks! It was "God's Big Backyard!"


The first two days, when we introduced ourselves, Isaac wasn't himself. Since I was there, he hid behind me, acted shy, and I had to do the introducing. (I know he doesn't do that when I'm not with him, like at preschool or MOPS.) So, after the second day of that, when we were talking about our favorite parts of VBS that day, I asked him if he'd try to speak up the following days and introduce himself. He said he'd try. Well, the following day was 180 degree difference from the previous days! He not only introduced himself, but he spoke in a loud, confident voice (much louder than the other, older kids) and he raised his hand for nearly every question - much more Isaac-like! On the way home, we were talking about what we had learned and our favorite part of that day and I took the opportunity to praise him and thank him for "coming out of his shell." He then responded with (literally, I'm not making this up), "Well, that was ALL God. I just said a little prayer, asking God to be with me during those times, and that's why I did that." I'm telling you, this kid has the most amazing faith! It is so neat to watch him blossom and to grow! He even witnesses to his brother. (That story will be for another blog.)

While Isaac, Elyse, and I were at VBS Mon-Thursday, MiMi and Austin had special one-on-one time. I think it was good for both of them! MiMi realized Austin isn't as big of a terror as she once thought, and Austin LOVED the attention from MiMi all to himself. He looked forward to it everyday and then came home for lunch to tell us about everything they had done together! It sure is nice having my parents so close by - even if it is only for a few months a year.
These shots with MiMi and PopPop were taken on Father's Day.