4-H Fun

So last night we went to the Somerset County 4-H Fair. I know, I was shocked that there is 4-H in NJ, but it is the "Garden State" after all. There was plenty to do and everyone was having fun until it started pouring down rain, in a freak Summer Thunderstorm. Now, you would think this would ruin the rest of the evening, but for a 2 year old this was possibly the only thing that could top being half eaten by a llama (which had happened earlier in the day). At first I was trying to keep out of all the rapidly forming puddles, and under the cover of the tents, but my son had other ideas.

As that tiny 2year old force of nature dragged me out into a much greater force of nature I realized that all that energy I expended trying to keep dry was making us both miss out on something awesome. I think God is like that sometimes, he will let me work and work at staying dry, only to "shower me in the end anyway, and then let me realize for myself that it was what I needed all along.

Once I let go, I had an awesome time running through the rain and doing handstands in puddles while my 2year old splashed approvingly (I was getting into the Olympic spirit with the handstands). I am working on letting go more and just enjoying God's awesomeness, whether its a rain storm, or what assignment I will wind up with next.

NOTE: I had never been to a 4-H Fair before, and had no idea what it stood for. Driving there in the car my wife and I came up with: Horticulture, Husbandry, Hanimals, and Hippies. Apparently that is not what it stands for, but we saw plenty of all of those. Have your own idea of what the 4Hs are, leave a comment.