The Greatness of Crotcheting

Its been a week or longer since our last post. I have been waiting for something exciting to respond to, much like the police force giving us a visit or our AC dying on us. However, nothing that amusing has happened the past week or so. We have had alot of free time lately, but that is Oh, so quickly going to change in the next few days. Hannah is quickly coming along as a wonderful wife, not that i ever doubted her. Not only has she been preparing the meals most every night, but she has picked up a hobby that is much along the same maternal instincts.

Crotchet.

In the past few days she has completed a small purse, a cup holder, and a large bag. Its really quite impressive. And a very practical hobby. And heres why: No longer do we have to buy clothes, blankets, curtains, towels, oven mitts, christmas gifts, or birthday presents. We have a crotchet-er in the House. And she can do it all. So friends and family, expect your first born to receive a baby-Afghan, and if your done having kids expect to receive some over-the-hill booties.

Another update. Tiger is -7 going into the third day of the PGA championship. With a 4 stroke lead. The past two days, and the future two days will be accompanied with following Tiger through the whole tournament. What is it that draws so much attention towards Tiger? Yes, he is an amazing golfer. Yes, he has the consistency of the rising sun. But still, as I have followed Tiger this entire summer.... he is always, I mean always, followed by a crowd that is 4 times larger than any other PGA individual on the course that day. There is just something about his celebrity status that interests us. We watch his every move, and so does every network station. He is just so fun to watch. His shots are incredible, and we only wish to hit the ball with such accuracy and confidence has he does.

But with all that said, here is what I have stumbled upon the past few days: What if we could take all that infatuism we have with Tiger, or in this case substitute any iconic symbol/or person, and focus it on our impression and idea of Christ and his accomplishments. Its easy to stand in awe of Tiger Woods, or Obama(for you democrats), or Oprah, or Lebron for what they have achieved. Maybe its time we start to put off our Tiger fascinations and start to become more fascinated with the Cross. Instead of following Tiger for 18 holes, lets try to follow Christ for 85 years, give or take. Theres a little more importance on the latter, it seems.

Or, maybe this is my own convictions.

But none-the-less, the work of Christ on the cross cannot be forgotten or suppressed in our walk. I pray that it never will be for you. And again I state, do not allow the sins He bore for us to go without praise and admiration. Gratitude.

Ok, Im stepping away from the pulpit now.

I can also report, we have friends now!! We are going to a minor league baseball game tonight with a few people. This should be alot of fun. Lets hope the heat doesnt put us in a stroke.

Have a blessed week,

Scott and Hannah