The Wave...a few more thoughts than my Facebook post

I posted on Sat. about my time at The Wave. I wanted to expand a bit  more. I wont say the child's name or his dads name just in case they wouldn't like me sharing that info to the web.
This past Sat. we went to The Wave with our Awana group. The kids earn a trip if they finish their book. We have to pay but they are allowed to go with the group at a discounted rate. My kids look forward to it every year and work hard for it. This year was no exception. Us adults really love the Flo Rider. We look forward to it every year as well as the kids. This year on this Sat. we could have attended a marriage conference our church was attending but we felt it was not acceptable to back out of our plans with the kids. So we chose to keep our word and take them to The Wave. We also could have attended a friends memorial. We were bummed they were at the same time as we really wanted to be there but our word to our kids is important. So we set off for the Wave. The Flo Rider was not resurfaced this year and therefore it cut our time on it shorter than normal because we were all bleeding.
So at one point one of my kiddos and his friend wanted to go in the lazy river so we went down the slide into the river. As we were hanging out a sweet boy came up and was hanging on my legs. I asked him if he wanted an inner tube. He did not respond but kept hanging on. I was more than happy to let him. It was like something my own kids would do. We floated around and his dad was walking around the edge keeping an eye on him. That was powerful to me. He had unconditional love. he just kept walking making sure his son was ok but ensuring he was having fun. They were celebrating his birthday. I made sure it was ok with his dad that he was hanging on my legs. His dad was so surprised that his son would do this. He said his son never does this to anyone. The boy has autism. I felt so honored that he chose to hang with me. He would go away and play and come back. He came back to me quite a few times. This sweet boy really blessed me. See I would have missed this amazing blessing had we not gone to the Wave. I talked to the dad at the end of the day and told him how much I was blessed by his son and that his son had made my day. I cant express to you the honor I feel. I have worked with and know that some autistic children do not like to be touched nevertheless by a stranger. However, he chose me. He chose me over and over again.
 His dad walked around time and time again with selfless love.
 Isn't that how God is? He chooses to love us unconditionally. He never leaves us or forsakes us no matter what. We love him because he first loved us the Bible says.
This sweet boy chose me. I don't know why and I never will. I could see an example of the dad walking around no matter the cost to himself. The boy trusting his dad, knowing his dad was there watching over him. Making sure he was safe. What an example!
This boy and his father will go on to touch other people's lives. They will be blessed to have met and see a glimpse into their lives. At one point the mom took him to go on slides and be with him. I really only talked to his dad.
While I have no doubt there are struggles for them everyday. This boy and his father will forever have touched my life. They will have forever made a difference in my life and made me want to be a better wife, mom, friend and daughter of the King.
I love when God makes divine appointments. Saturday God made a divine appointment and I'm glad I didn't miss it. 

The Lorelei by E-Beth all retro-ed up!!!

One look at this pattern and I was really hoping to be picked for this pattern test. It screamed at me... Make me into a retro dress. So I applied to be a tester. I had never made myself a dress before and was a tad nervous. The directions were fabulous and the end product was amazing. I wore it for Resurrection day this last year and received so many compliments. I need to make more because  I love love this dress. I made a muslin just to make sure I was making the right size and it fit me perfectly. This is my favorite outfit in my wardrobe!! I've worn it many times since that first day. This is a pattern you won't regret buying!!! So go ahead... What are you waiting for??? 

Resurrection day this year.

Love my family!!! 

Anything in the 1950's era and I'm excited!!!!

We can all use a little silly in our lives!!

Not many dresses allow you to limbo in them. Ahhh.... A beautiful dress that you can be real in!!!!

TA DA!!!!!!

Here is the pattern to purchase it and make an amazing dress for you or a loved one! Happy sewing!!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/187717040/lorelei-womens-dress-pdf-pattern?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_query=E+Beth+designs&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all