Mazes

Life is so similar to mazes, is it not? So many times we can look down at a maze and "know" all of the directions to go from one side to the other, and then we actually have to do it. We usually do very well in the beginning, but then things start to get a little fuzzy. We don't quite recall if we should go to the right or the left. We can become terribly lost and confused at times, and despair of ever finding our way in life. But I think that if we just let go and enjoy the experience of getting lost and not knowing which way to go, we will get to the end just fine. I am an eternal optimist. I believe if we are meant to get out, we will, regardless of our state of mind. In that thinking, I might as well enjoy it, instead of always trying to figure it out. So I will strive in letting go, and enjoying the path as I go along, looking and learning and (and sometimes) wondering what great maze I will enter next.

And of course, talking of mazes, we had the opportunity to go a corn maze last weekend. We had a blast and became thoroughly lost and loved every minute of it. Rygh even had the opportunity to "frighten" a few high school girls that were lost as well. It really was quite funny. The girls were strolling along, laughing, and Rygh realized he had a wonderful chance in the making. He turned around and held his finger up, saying "SHH". Being me, I am completely clueless as to his intent, until it is too late. He stops, waits for the girls to get to the "intersection" of the maze, and then jumps out in front of the girls screaming "Grrrr". Of course, they scream, and one asks "Do you want to die kid?" Rygh runs down the path laughing and I am just standing there in the midst of it all. I start laughing uncontrollably. I found the fact that a little 8 year old boy could scare the snot out of a bunch of high school girls, quite hilarious. They somehow did not find the humor in it.

Will also had his birthday on Thursday. He spent the day at the hot springs to the north of Boise, and then we went out to eat for dinner. We celebrated with cake, ice cream and gifts before bed.

We have also started a home group through our church. We have approximately 15 people in the group. We did a study on Hope Lives, and just finished it. We have decided that we will do something a little out of the box this next study. We will be doing a discussion on "The Shack" Will bought the book on CD and we will be listening to it and following it up with some discussion questions.

Carolyn gave me the book "The Shack" by William P. Young, and I loved it. So much so, that I decided to read it out loud to Will and Rygh every evening. Will (who is not much of a book person) thought that our group would really benefit from it. We should be starting it next week.

We truly enjoy the group and find that we are making some good friendships.

Sometime during the last month, Rygh has lost a tooth.

Rygh has been doing great in school. He has been making friends quickly, and has been invited to 2 birthday parties. Yeah- Will and I use that as our dates. We haven't had as many of those lately.

As well, we were able to experience a First in history. It snowed here in the Boise valley last week. Apparently that was the earliest recorded snow fall for the Valley. I thought it was beautiful. The snow stayed on the mountain tops for a few days before it melted. I think it is in the 70's currently. It has warmed up considerably.

Over a month...

It is hard to believe that it has been over a month since I blogged last. I have really been busy.

At least it seems that way.

In late September we all had the opportunity to go to the air show in Mountain Home. It was held at the base. We brought our chairs and snacks and had a great time. (I ended up getting really burnt)