We had a couple of big events here at La Geron this month. Things I anticipated with great excitement and dreaded with a worry that only a mama (or a daddy) could have. The first is another daughter turning 16! The second is a daughter dating.
Now what you all have to know as a bit of background is this; In our family if you want to date one of our daughters you have to ask The Dad. You know, this guy:
This rule is not of our making. Our daughters got together a couple of years ago and made a decision that if, when they were asked out by a fella then that they would tell him to go to their dad and ask for permission to take them out on a date. Their feeling is that if he has enough gumption to approach The Dad then they were possibly worth their attention. Let me make it clear that we are certainly glad to enforce the rule as a family rule now. Our son will be taught that the right thing to do is approach The Dad when asking a girl out. I quite like it.
All of this happened so very fast! We went to one of our favorite places on Earth - Family Camp. We go every year and think that possibly it must be a slice of what Heaven will be like. Our people are there. We love being there. We go as early as possible and stay as long as we can! This year - we knew it was coming...The boys are paying attention to all the teen girls in our families. Why wouldn't they? Look at these gorgeous girls:
So the question was asked - Can I take your daughter on a date? The answer was "I think we can do that." We were/are impressed with the first young man to come forward and ask my Beloved. Did you see him? He's scary looking! It takes courage!
Then the attempt to actually go on said date started. Turns out when you are 16 and everyone is watching you and your beau try to date on a campground in full view of God and the world things tend to get interesting. Their first attempt was crashed by many people with comments such as "Leave room for Jesus!" and "You Dog You!" - Their second attempt was changed to a double date and again multiple friends popping by the gazebo to chat and comment. Bless their hearts, no need for a chaperone - they had multitudes of them! Finally, by the end of the week, I think a semi-successful date was had and they got to talk to one another without a posse in attendance.
We think they are cute and are looking forward to seeing what the Lord does in the midst of their friendship/relationship. Look how adorable they are:
Notice the little chaperone in the background...
So the times they are a changing here at La Geron. It has been a fun and interesting ride so far. We're looking forward to seeing what and who comes next into our lives. Loving the way the Lord is in the midst of it all.
In Christ's Amazing Love,
Peg
