VBS, Trace’s family, at the farm

Mama and I missed the first night of VBS, but we did go last night. Mama got ready very early so she could drive to Sunset to pick up Trace’s wife and kids. Grandma had brought them on Monday night so Mama wanted to make sure they could find their way last night. It gave us a chance to visit at the farm while the boys played with Lego’s and Lincoln Logs. They are not what I was expecting – in a very good way. They are more what I had hoped for as we prayed over Trace and his siblings as they lived with me and Mama many years ago. Trace’s wife is from Trinidad. She seems to have a very good head for business, is focused on the physical and spiritual health of her three boys and is a pleasant and respectful person. Quick wit. Good sense of humor. At least, that is my first impression. Her three boys are being taught manners and respect but are all boy. I am sure as they get to know us they will show the customary orneriness of young males growing up together, but they were well behaved last night – and they loved VBS. Tonight, their mama will drop them off at the church for VBS, so Mama and I will serve as a point of contact for them while there. Tonight will be the first time Yilin and Cheyenne will get to come to VBS. They have been busy the past two nights.

The Walker’s always put on a first-rate VBS. This one is no exception. The focus of the preaching has been the story of Joseph; how he chose to do right and run from evil. To illustrate the point of the Bible story when Potiphar’s wife tore Joseph’s coat from him and accused him to Potiphar, Bro. Walker went behind the large screen to ostensibly coax out a reluctant participant in his little skit. He already had two young boys on stage playing the part of Potiphar and Joseph, but he needed a Mrs. Potiphar. He was talking to someone behind the curtain the entire time he was out of sight. We all thought he was trying to coax a reluctant participant onto the stage.  Suddenly came out in an ugly moo-moo and hideous black wig. All of us were laughing hard through the rest of the skit; especially as Joseph ran around the gym with “Mrs. Potiphar” in pursuit, finally catching him onstage. Joseph shed his coat and exited stage right. The moms of the two acting the parts of Joseph and Potiphar got some hilarious pictures of the onstage antics of Mrs. Potiphar with each of them – their faces the darkest possible shades of red. The story had an impact. Three children got saved last night.

I had intended to water when we got home but it was too late when we finally did get home. We took Krystal and the boys to Wendy’s after VBS. The boys were very hungry. They practically inhaled their cheeseburger and order of fries. It was 9:30 when we dropped them off. It was right at 10 pm when Mama and I got back to the farm. Mama will have to water this morning – heavily.

Victoria is nursing Kira back to full strength after Kira’s surgery. Kira got fixed yesterday. The vet did an outstanding job. There are no visible sutures and the incision has very little inflammation. I can see why Mama and Victoria like this veterinary office. The plan is that Kobe will have one more litter and receive the same treatment. I suppose that is the responsible thing to do. But in light of the loss of birthing of both Kira and Kobe, Victoria is talking about getting a Minatare Dachshund pair to breed.

Somewhere in the very near future, there will be a very unpleasant discussion on that topic.