Divine Entertainment

Last night I got to take my three girls and a friend (I call her my 4th daughter because she only has an older brother and loves our girlie household) to Washington College for a lacrosse clinic. The women's team and their coaches graciously hosted it on their field after their own practice.

I must admit, like most parents yesterday I wasn't exactly looking forward to it. Already coaching two practices of my own that week and getting behind on housework. Games all day Sunday. But the WORST part is that it rained all day and was FREEZING cold! Practicing with the kids isn't bad because I get to run around, but standing in the cold windy weather. Ugh.

When we got there I wasn't the only one who felt this way. Parents were huddled together watching and shivering. Joking about devoting 80% of our free time to LAX to keep our minds off of the discomfort.

Then one man said, "Goodness, look at the SKY!" Across the field and beyond the trees was the most stunning sunset I've ever seen. Strips of crimson, orange, blue, white and gold.

We all watched as it swirled and changed over the next 30 minutes or so. Until it was gone and the landscape was dark and stadium lights took over the watch.

I had to think to myself that this was indeed Divine entertainment. It certainly took our minds off of how uncomfortable we were. That background provided a gorgeous backdrop and diversion when we weren't watching the kids learn. Here's a shot I took.

I felt like it was my parental reward for doing the right thing. Heavenly Father to earth-bound mother.

Moments like these reaffirm that God truly IS watching and watching out for us!

Peace,
Steph