This last week, our church had Vacation Bible School. This was probably the first time in 39 years that we were unable to be at VBS.
We still remember Vacation Bible School when we were young. Every summer when school was out, VBS started the very next week. We went immediately right in to VBS. And then it lasted for two weeks. There was no break, no sleeping in. It was still better than being in school all day.
The little church we went to was a newly being built basement church with no air conditioner and the worst part, NO INSIDE TOILETS. They had two outhouses - one for the girls and one for the boys.
And I know you won't believe this, but my husband was a rascal in those days. He was probably the first kid to almost get suspended from VBS for locking a boy inside the outhouse.
Our mothers always helped out in VBS and we remember the variety of snacks they had each day - Cookies and Kool-Aid. And this was before paper cups. Everyday we drank kool-aid from iced aluminum glasses that had to be washed by hand each day.
But it was still a great time. I can remember the crafts and how proud we were of what we made and receiving the certificate saying we completed VBS. And I still remember singing the songs. My favorites were "HASH" and "My Lord Knows The Way Through The Wilderness."
Good childhood memories.
We do want to keep you up to date on Jerry's health. This past week was a little hard. Each week Jerry seems to be getting weaker and runs a temperature daily. He now is getting transfusions twice a week. The doctor could not give us a time schedule, but did say that the leukemia is progressing.
We still have a good God who we know loves us and has blessed us more than we deserve.
We love you and thank you for your love and prayers.
My Lord Knows the Way Through The Wilderness was one of my favorite songs that I sang all through my bout with cancer. Bible School always has good memories for me too! Still praying for you and Jerry!
ReplyDeleteI also loved VBS as a kid and I love it now! I will be praying for you this week! Hope to see you next week. Love you both, Mary
ReplyDeletePraying for you both, for good and happy days to enjoy. I know you were at VBS in spirit. VBS back in older days sounds like Gateway Baptist. You'll have to let me know. We Love you both so much. XO
ReplyDeleteWe missed you at VBS but you were there in spirit. We are praying for you both and I know that God is using this to show his amazing love through you two. Neal had all three girls bring up 3 roses each to Amy for their anniversary. We love you both.
ReplyDeleteHello. I hope you all are having a good day today. The weather is hot isn't it? Thank the Lord for air conditioning. I wanted to drop you a line to let you know we stil think of you and pray for you often.
ReplyDeleteI remember my VBS days, but we had AC, PTL! Thanks for bringing back those memories. I love you both!
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