Today my daughter had a sleep over to her friend's birthday celebration held in their vast farm area, camping in the tent outside in the yard (luckily not in the wide paddock!). I admit, I have scary thoughts, then shifted to prayers that Our Divine Almighty One is in control and everything is in our faith in powerful prayers. It was the "fear" the thought of "fear" itself, is hard, but God is great and a loving God, He keep us all safe and protected as long as we call on HIM and trust Him ultimately. I barely slept, due to the fact that it is cold out there, worrying she might catch cold and not enough heat to get her through the night.
@10:46 am I have to pick her up. I went straight to the tent after saying hi and good morning to the other mothers that were there to pick their daughters too. yes, I say she must been quite snug and comfy in this pop-up tent with her other friend. they filed up too mattresses that made their bed warm and with all the sleeping bags she brought, two in fact! She only used one, must be warm enough. Graciously, saying my grateful hearty prayers of thanks to God that she and her friend were keeping each other warmth.
Though the celebrate herself was left under a table with her swag by herself, because they only got three tents and each occupies two. I was a bit sorry for her, because i have an extra tent that she could have, yet, i wasn't worried about her or anyone there to start with because, i was certainly sure their mother's/father's have that duty. I said I have extra tent, yet I wasn't prepared to get it out, thinking there must be enough tent if everyone of them brought one each, alas not! I should not hopefully in the future made that mistake or perhaps I could have asked the parents if they are in need of one. Guilty!
But, things these kids say and do were their massive memory bank to last them a lifetime to remember by in the years to come, with all the beauty of nature and the laughter and the carefree nature of youth, just awesome and thanks God for that, my daughter have that with her to cherish in her heart. She had a wonderful time, with her celebrant friend. Her friend's younger sister Ava, she said actually adore her as she adores her much by saying "I will marry you Gabby" I was filled with gratitude to hear that innocent remark of a two year old say that to my daughter. She certainly share her love to this girl and shown her heart to her adoringly and that's my lovely daughter. Her friend Amelia, have another sibling named Daisy and also equally love and adore her as she does, she said she used to call her "Gabba' Gabba" from a kids show in TV.
We got home after trying to find Gabby from wondering again in search of wildlife in the farm, apparently they spotted a wild cat with three kitten in the shearing shed last night. In the morning they kindly disappear away from those meddling kids. So desperate they keep looking but the cat family, mysteriously just nowhere to find.
Meanwhile, Ginneile and Adan mostly stayed in the car. Ginneile does because she got her pants on on the wrong way. As for Adan, he came out with me, but was a bit overwhelmed when Amelia was encouraging him to join the tree climbing photo session. It was an awesome view to start the morning. Kids, have a very very beautiful day!
On the way, I was ringing my friend through messenger to check where about they are now. They are coming for a day drive straight from Adelaide, but the cold and the long weekend isn't really gonna rush people up. Just like us, not going to bed early and getting up early too. They both goes together. Rose and her hubby Cyril went straight to Port Pirie and got their lunch instead of coming her. SO, they brought us a yummy chocolate cake from the cheesecake bakeshop in Adelaide. My kids treat when we go to Asian shop - there is a cheesecake shop in the same block.
It was a very delightful catch up, however quick it seemed to be, have a chat and and photo shoot and selfie, more photoshoot. I like their new V8 Toyota Landcruiser too, aside from their presence and the cake and KFC. It is massive and clean. Gush, i wasn't use to seeing clean car at all and I'm so impressed. So, praying sooner will have a new car that is more reliable and bigger to cater our growing family. Salute to you both Rose & Cyril, hope God continue to bless you and always in His keeping. I hope to catch up with you again, sometime soon when we heading your way.
Rose observed disarray and disorganize stuff, must be a sore eye to her. They are childless, though I haven't been to their place yet. I supposed two adult person can be more organised compared to a single parent and three children in a home. I completely acknowledge that I can't catch up with the organising aside from there is no storage space to store stuff, such as summer stuff or winter pots and pans that you don't use on summer much. Our life is very normal. Very provincial and fun!
While I am trying to formulate all the words to get this blog, Ginneile is actually behind me, reading bits and pieces and adding something that she observed when we were in the farm, also she is pulling out my white hair. I have to gently asked her to pull the white one and one at a time, otherwise I might be bald when I finish typing! XXX
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