Michael had mentioned that his buddies were going to meet here on Saturday morning. They were going to play in a lacrosse tournament, and the guys thought this would be a convinient meeting spot. We were not surprised, then, to hear deep-voiced adolecent males prowling our home at the ungodly hour of 8:30 am.
Tim and I stayed snug in our bed... When what to our wondering ears should appear, but the sounds of actual cooking out there! Michael, who usually finds the construction of a sandwhich to be beyond him, was banging pots and pans around in the kitchen. He managed to cook eggs, toast, and waffles for 8 guys. When I later expressed my wonder, he said, "Mom, anyone can crack an egg." Anyone can not, apparently, clean up after himself.
In church on Sunday, we heard about the importance of names. Specifically, of course, the Name of God. I was inspired to look up the meanings of my four children's names to see if anything of their true nature is thereby revealed. Their name meanings sound like Indian Names:
God-like famous Spearman
Gift from God who Supplants mighty Chief
In charge with Honor
Mountain of Strength who is Like God
...I did notice that there was nothing in there about being obedient or tidy. Everything else makes sense, except the Spearman part. We considered somewhat ribald interpretations, which I tried to combat with the reminder that this is a "Godlike" Spearman. Perhaps he'll hit whatever he aims at?
And what's with the "Supplanter"?
Tim and I both turn out to be warriors, he with Honor, me as a protecting shelter. Funny, since we don't ever fight each other.
You should look up your name. And your kids. I'd love to know what they mean...
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Isaiah means "God is my salvation" Benjamin means "Son of my right hand". Lianna means "God has answered" Elise means "Gift of God". The meaning of their names was very important to me. Jennifer means "fair", Erin means "light", so I think my parents doomed me to be pale-skinned.
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