Living with the shaytards

Church

I woke up to Emmi and Avia, jumping on either sides of my bed. "Wake up sissy, wake up." They said. "Why are you girls so excited?" I asked tiredly. "We have church today!" Avia explained. "I've never been before. What time do we go?" I asked, making sure what time frame I had. "I think we leave in about an hour." I nodded closing the door to my room. I glanced at the clock making sure what time it was--seven 0'clock. Wow it's really early, but church is always important. I barely remember my parents bringing me to church before they died, so this is still new to me.

I grabbed my towel and walked into my bathroom that was connected to my room and took a shower. After stepping out of the shower I got dressed in a pink dress, then I brushed my teeth and hurried down stairs. "Is this ok for church?" I asked mom who was packing diaper bags and organizing her purse. She turned around to look at me. "Beautiful." Said mom. "Thank you." I said. She nodded and gave me a smile before returning to what she was originally doing.

I ate a quick breakfast, and we were finally heading out to church. I was excited to see how their church ran, what they talked about (well I know for sure Jesus.) but the subjects they introduced. When we got to the church it was a large building with a tall cross in the front.

Once inside their was hallways with rooms and a gym. Then you walk down a small to where everyone sits in the pews for the church service.

I sat in between Brock and Gavin, holding Daxton, and everyone else in my family filled up the rest of the pews. When church started the pastor came out and introduced himself and then instructed us to stand for some worship time. After we finished with worship we sat back down to listen to what the pastor had to tell us about Jesus.

When church got done their was a lunch in the gym. During the lunch I got to meet a lot of mom and dad's friends. Even some of my siblings friends. Church was really a good place to be. The atmosphere was made me happy. When church was done we headed back home cause we were all pretty tired from being their for a couple of hours. "So how did you like church Elizabeth?" Dad asked when we pulled up into the driveway of our house. "I liked it. And I'll go more often." I admitted. "Good." Dad replied happily.

Sunday is one of my favorite days. Especially because you get to go to church, but mostly because it's a relaxation day with your family and It helps us recoup for the next week. Dad also does his One Take Sunday Vlogs. Which he was constantly doing today.

"Alright who's ready for dinner?" mom asked. We all go up from playing together or watching T.V. and ran towards the kitchen screaming "me!" Mom had served us pot roast with green beans and noddles. She really is the best cook.

When we sat down to eat, by habit we all immediately folded our hands, and bowed our heads to pray. "Elizabeth would you like to do the honor?" Dad asked. I looked at him surprised. But then nodded my head and closed my eyes again. I really had never prayed before or tried to so I gave it a chance. "Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for giving us this day to serve you and continue to love you. We honor you and all your works. Thank you for my family, for having them loving me for who I am and thank you for giving me the opportunity to love them back. In your name we pray Amen." I said taking a deep breath in and opening my eyes to hear them repeat an "Amen." We dug into the meal mom had made and it was really good.

After dinner we sat in the living room enjoying each other's company. We had conversation about the day, we talked about funny things that happened or what our favorite song was in church. "Alright kids go upstairs and get ready for bed." Said mom. I waited for all of the younger kids to be upstairs before I said "thank you." "For what?" Mom questioned. "For loving me, and taking care of me, and bringing me into your family." I smiled. "It's not just our family, it's yours too." Said mom embracing me in a hug and giving me a kiss.

Awwww!! Elizabeth really loves her family. Sorry this is such a short and not a very good chapter but at least I updated. school has been keeping me busy. Still trying to think of her new Tard name. Any suggestions?

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Katie