Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Surreal Moment

Monday, Eli went to his very first play group.  It's with a group of German women and children.  As I am sitting there holding and taking care of Eli, I was in amazement that this is really my life.  I have felt at times that I have to give Eli back to "his mom"....no wait, I am his mom.  It was such a surreal moment for me.
The play group is designed as a ministry outreach.  There are only a couple of Christians in the group, but mainly non-Christians.  Even though I can't speak the language, I'm learning more how to  be the body of Christ through actions and not words.  The entire play group is getting together on Sunday with spouses and siblings.  This is a great opportunity for the Griesse family in Germany.  Thank the Lord for Eli, who at his young age is already showing me how to love deeper and stronger!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULY 7TH to Julie Hamlin (Eli's Aunt) and Zach Dineen (Eli's cousin)!!

1 comment:

  1. God is working through you Val!!! I ABSOLUTELY love the pic of the sweet pics of you and Eli!!!

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