When your birthday is in the second week of May, you can pretty much count on sharing your special day with finals, graduation parties, end of school events, and of course Mother's Day. So many years Laura would just say, "Let me take a rain check" and of course that didn't really happen. But this year the "kids" cashed in some of those rain checks and planned a weekend for Laura. (Joey and Laura made it down Sunday, which is actually (Joey's wife) Laura's mother Lisa's special day, which sort of re-emphasizes the point about having to share, right? Happy Birthday to Lisa, too!)
It was fun, for sure, including pictures of Laura through the last SIXTY years (weak on the era before digital cameras, and especially weak on the era before we had kids) and a special game which concluded with Laura playing the drums for SIXTY seconds while shouting such phrases as "It was a great day when I was born," "Happy me," "I have great kids too," and of course "great in-laws" for John (Sarah's husband) and Laura (Joey's wife.)
The IWC (International Women's Connection) ladies had a surprise party for Laura on Thursday also, so Laura, who doesn't need too much attention, was about as central as she gets. And isn't she wonderful?! I know, I'm supposed to say that, but I am wise enough now to wonder how she ever came to risk life with a husband like me, and thoroughly grateful to have shared so much of my life with her. Thank you, Laura!
If you have been wanting to say nice things to Laura (whether to make her feel uncomfortable with the attention, or just because) consider this an invitation to go right ahead!
And here's Laura's latest prayer letter (hint: you can get on this exclusive list regularly by emailing Laura!):
Dear friends,
It has been some time since i wrote. For the past 6 weeks we have enjoyed the visits of many family members and guests, have participated in the Paraclete conference, and have been absorbed with the painting and floor replacement project that we have been undergoing for almost a month. With carpet replacement still ahead we will continue to be in chaos for another month!
Tomorrow will be the final meeting for the school year of our IWC Main Event. Our March event, focusing on resurrection, was well attended, but our April event was smaller. We particularly noticed the absence of any of our cousins-friends. Were they offended by the March event, or did they have a conflicting event of their own? We are still not sure...so please pray with us that these ladies will return for our final event.
So here are some requests:
- that God will draw ladies to attend tomorrow,
- that good relationships will continue to be built.
- that God will lead our team of volunteers as we seek to plan summer events that will
- provide a context for us to continue to build relationships.
- provide a context for us to share the truth about Jesus
- that God will stir the hearts of the women to be interested in receiving this truth!
Would you also please pray:
- for peace in our house as we endure the continuing chaos (we are both bugged by it!)
- for energy and help to prepare the house for the new carpet (baseboards, moving stuff)
- for our member care trip to Oregon for the last week in May ---that we might be an encouragement/help/blessing
With love and thanks!
PS In case you're wondering, "cousins" is a work-around some of us followers of the son of the almighty use for followers of the well-known prophet. It emphasizes relationship rather than distance, and value for each and every person. If that's not enough of a hint, call us and we'll talk!
Steve and Laura Spinella
US: 1930 Springcrest Rd, CO Springs 80920mail: 9685 Otero Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Steve cell 719.355.4809, Laura cell 832.755.4261
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