So, today we got up and called Mom since the girls were supposed to go to her house. Got them ready and met her in Jeffersonville with them. Put the seats in her car and they were off. We went to Applebees for lunch and then to the mall. I picked up a pair of flip flops (a size bigger) for Kenzie and Mom told her. Then Ryan had to take them to her. When he returned, we had Kenzie again. I asked her why she didn't stay with Mom and could only get a "I'm never going back to Nana's house!" out of her. So, I don't know what I am going to do with her. But that has been her day. Maddie stayed with Mom and we just hung out.
Many times, we don't take the opportunity in life to think about connections. Much like the way legos connect to erect the building or vehicle you are trying to create, without connecting pieces, our lives would fall apart. It's not often that we take time to reflect on those connections in meaningful ways. If I am honest, when we moved from Indiana back to Florida, we didn't appreciate the connections we had and so as I look back I wonder what life would have been like if we'd not only appreciated those connections, but supported them in meaningful ways. Since moving to Greenville, not only have we made connections, but we've made it a part of life to connect with those people we've met that have become more like family than friends. We took the time to find a church that really believes in connecting with their people and not in a way that makes the patrons of the church feel like they are just a player in the game of chess and that player's job is to be
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