The timing of this social was perfect. Lily had been back to visit her class at Brickey-McCloud Elementary on the 14th to celebrate Valentine's with them and left there very happy. But soon after she had come home, I found her sobbing in the living room complaining of a headache. My body froze...had what I feared come true? After much prompting, since Lily is a people pleaser, Lily admitted that she missed her friends. I know this is a completely normal feeling for someone who had been pulled out of school. She and I hugged and shed many tears together. I cried out to the LORD asking, "What have I done? Did I make a huge mistake letting her go back?" I believe it was one of those life lessons that I needed to not only draw Lily and I closer, but to draw us both closer to HIM! Thank you, LORD for your mercy and grace!
So the day of the HSSG social, Lily was excited to go bowling for the first time, but mostly to spend time with friends:
Maddy had been bowling once before so she was ready! She tried bowling left handed!
Katy, my fearless one, wanted no help at all. The bowling ball was almost as big as her!
I caught her jumping up and down in mid-air!
Parker had fun cheering his sisters on!
Lily's turn...
She definitely is "all girl" when it comes to bowling!
Thomas came along with us of course! Parker did very well considering we bowled for 2 hours right during nap time!
At the end, Parker decided he wanted to try, so Sissy helped him.
Besides bowling, we exchanged Valentine's and had yummy treats. We had LOTS of fun and are looking forward to more socials and field trips with our HSSG!
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27
