Day 178, 179/Day 1/Day 4,5

It was quite an interesting class this week. Going over the homework was insightful. While we were talking, Jim asked Roger if he could think of a word or two to describe what got him through hard times. Eventually Roger came up with faith, but he had had a bad day, and plenty of things came out in his answer including emotions. I think I may have held my breath while he talked and finally exhaled when he finished. He is a great man and his faith has kept him close to our Lord through it all.

Later we watched "How Great is Our God?" It was a partially scientific way to realize how great our God is. It was at times funny, other times serious, and always spiritual. I'd like to buy it or at least let the kids watch it.

Then we prayed. One class member requested we pray over Roger because of his bad day and other problems he'd been having. Jinny, Jim and his brother laid their hands on him while another man prayed. It seemed almost surreal. I heard many sniffles and saw at least one large tear hit the ground. Jim said one last prayer, we all took a deep breath and headed off to the rest of our week.

The day before we went to Awana's. The trip on the way was fun. We all sang an assortment of songs and generally had a good time. When we're not singing, I enjoy talking with Allison. We never talk about anything groundbreaking, but it's good conversation.

Zelli is so sweet. She sits right up next to me at Awana's. Gabrielle was sitting on my lap and I put one of my arms around her and one around Zelli. She snuggles even closer. I moved my arm and she didn't move. Her head stayed on my side like she was going to take a nap.

The kids seemed especially good this week. Everything seemed to go smoothly.