A Day Together

Saturday we all went to SeaWorld after the open house at the School of Science and Technology. About the open house--Sabrina was bent out of shape because there was a misspelling on one of the PowerPoint slides. It was an obvious error to us, and she is worried that the school doesn't know English (the speaker, maybe principal?, had an accent). The girls didn't like it because it was quite small and not shiny and new. They both want to go to Holmes (Business Careers).

We then went to SeaWorld. Sabrina and Clint raced around the place; we did see some shows. I really enjoyed the Orca show, of course, but the other two shows had slapstick comedy, which I don't enjoy. I was able to buy a couple of small gifts for Ayesha. Jackie was reprimanded by a woman when Jackie used a term that wasn't polite language. Sabrina really should be aware of her language and theirs. It isn't the best; they all swear a lot. Then Sabrina teased Jackie about it, and Clint yelled something, so Jackie cried all the way home.

After we returned to Sabrina's house, I got into my car and went to get something to eat. As I pulled into our complex, my phone began to ring. And ring again. So when I stopped the car, I saw that it was Cassie and she called again. It seems that they had locked themselves out of the house. I don't know why they don't keep their house keys on their key chain for the car, but apparently they don't. So I had to go back over there to open out their house. 

I had planned on trying to eat quickly and then go to prayers, but the trip back to Sabrina's took a bit of time, and I did feel very tired, so I didn't go. I said my prayers at home and went to bed rather early. I had a migraine and then didn't sleep well.

So Sunday I was tired. I didn't take a shower but should have. I had to leave in a half hour to go to church with the girls when I was originally writing this. I gave the girls journals Saturday--Cassie loved the big journals. She writes a lot. I took them  to Red Lobster today after church. They also supposed got some information about the mission trip to Matamoras. I doubt Sabrina will allow them to go on that, but she should email Malachi about about it. We packaged Jayden and Chiara's gifts, and the girls sent an Easter card to Chris, who leaves Monday.

I went to see John today (Monday) and told him about my dinner with Sabrina. He was interested in what attracted me to Islam. For me, it was the focus on one God and acknowledging Jesus as anointed by God, but not himself God. It made sense to John, and he asked me about prayers, etc. He said that this was the most calm and peaceful he has seen me in a long time. I do feel at one with God when I pray; it has a centering effect on me. I wish Sabrina could understand or want to understand the spiritual aspect of my life. Maybe she could better accept my decisions about my life. 

I sort of feel like I have feet in two worlds, though. I have to pretend not to have adopted Islam when I'm around her and the girls, but that IS what I have done. She says it will confuse them. I don't know if it will or not, but I do wish she could really accept my decision. I'm just thankful to God that she has not followed through with her suggestion to take the girls to CS Church. Even John agrees that the Pastor JH is a dangerous, sick person. All I know is that they believe Islam is evil and are working hard to bring about the end of the world so that Jesus will return. I don't think Jesus needs JH's help. God knows what He is going to do and I don't think JH is in on the plan. Thanks be to God!