October 11 – “The Determined Fisherman”

Yesterday marked the first fishing trip in a long time.  Micah texted me earlier in the week.  His mom had asked him what he wanted to eat, and he replied, “Fish.”  After a second or two of thinking about that answer, he added, “But not tilapia or salmon.”  Christina adeptly handled that challenge with one of her own.  “Well, I guess you’ll just have to catch some yourself, then.”  Hence the text to DadDad.  Josiah managed to finagle himself into the action as well, and the date was set.

Micah was quite the determined fisherman.  Especially when Josiah decided he was done and ready to leave.  Micah declared, “No way.  This is my trip.  I planned it.  We’ll go when I say so.”  Well, there you go.  One more cast …

Micah did a good job.  He caught several sand trout, one spec and some croakers to go along with the piggies he nabbed for us to use as bait.  Josiah did his part.  He got the award for most unusual fish.  He caught a silver eel.  He also caught a dog fish.  Twice.  I caught a few nice specs.  That’s a good fishing day.  Especially when Chris cooked them all up for lunch …

We changed home group last night to an Astros watch party for the final game of the Division Series.  It was Sam’s idea, so she became the hostess with the moistest for the evening.  We grabbed some pizzas.  She brought chips and dips.  Corey brought over some cookies.  Lots of food.  Kel and the rest of his family came. 

Oh, and the Astros?  Great start.  Four runs in the first inning.  Cole was amazing on the mound.  Two hitter for eight innings.  Ten strikeouts.  Altuve broke the record for most home runs by a second baseman.  Brantley hit a home run, too.  Not a bad finish.  Now they have to get ready for the Yankees …

1 Peter 1:14-15 says, “As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.  But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do.”

Father, thank you for the fun we had last night watching the baseball game and enjoying each other’s company.  That’s a good thing every now and then.  Amen.