Idiots and...

Last night was the best 4th of July I have had in a long time, maybe ever! We slept in, ate yummy cinnamon rolls, juicy fruit salad and watched some cartoons. We watched a movie and then went to buy some fireworks (money may not grow on trees, but it definitely goes up in smoke! :) Then we headed over to some friend's house to cookout, swim and shoot off our fireworks. The best of the night was called "Sky Candy." What a beautiful display right above our heads.

The kids had "crackling balls" that we would light and they would throw up in the air. Well, they are supposed to throw them in the air, obviously away from one another. However, as the night wore on the "crackling balls" seemed to be from the five loaves and two fish (never ending) and the kids became a little lax in their aim.

Each kid shot off roman candles and twirled sparklers. The little ones loved throwing the snappers to the ground and hearing them pop! We were all having a good time and were ready for the big guns. The men moved to the end of the yard and setup the bigger fireworks. We were all watching the sky, enjoying the beautiful colors when all of a sudden it shot straight across the street and exploded! The next one went skyward again and we continued with our fun.

Later as we were all back by the pool, swimming in the dark and eating watermelon, it dawned on me how gracious God had been. The firework that went astray could have just as easily come toward the house where we were all watching on the porch as it went straight across the street. And then, I look at all the children jumping and swimming in the darkened pool (the pool lights wouldn't come on) and knew in my soul that God was continuing to pour His protection out on my family as we remained safe and injury free.

I commented on this to my friend and she said, "Haven't you heard, God provides extra grace to children and idiots." Hate being in this category, but thank you Jesus for giving us an incredible holiday!