We have been talking about having "courage" lately thanks to the Arctic Edge VBS curriculum this year. We also read about John Bunyan having courage to go to jail for preaching the Gospel. Brock put his "courage" into practice at a birthday party last week. He has always been afraid of bouncehouses. Well, this party was at PumpItUp...an indoor bouncehouse playground. I put Brock inside the bouncehouse with me and said, "We're not getting out until you bounce!" Within 10 minutes, he was bouncing!! Yea!! He had a blast the rest of the party. Today Hannah had "courage" to try a zip-line at a friend's house. (You sit on a round disc swing attached to a rope and slide from one tree to another tree. Hope that makes some sense.) Anyway, she tried it without any tears or thinking about it. She loved it and did it as many times as she could before we had to leave. They both used their "courage" when we went to the Science Museum in Durham last week. Hannah let butterflies land on her and even held them on her fingers. Brock played on playground equipment that used to scare him. They both had a great time with our friends, the Carraways.
On the other end of the spectrum is Corinne. She is fearless and will try anything if given the freedom to do it. Emma isn't far behind her, just a little slower. I found them one day last week STANDING in their booster seats at the table. Yeh, now we keep the trays on the seats when they're not in use! Corinne has learned the many uses of a step stool so we have to keep a close eye on her these days.
We are getting everything ready to fly to Texas. Brent will take the children and me to the airport Friday morning. My mom will pick us up in Houston late Friday afternoon. If all goes well, we'll be eating Tex-Mex for dinner!! I can't wait!!!! Lots of Blue Bell ice cream will be enjoyed as well during this trip!! Hannah and Brock are excited to fly on an airplane since they don't remember the last time we flew. They will be taking turns by the window.
The Freeland Family
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