My in-laws brought fresh tomatoes with them this past weekend. Fresh tomatoes plus salt makes for one happy girl. I can't believe I spent the first eighteen years of my life unaware of their tasty goodness. Jason feels the same way about coconut pies. And he tells everyone. He received thirty-something coconut pies from our sweet church family one birthday not so long ago. So shamelessly I decided to tell the world that I love tomatoes hoping that some sweet local gardener might get the hint and share one, or ten of those red beauties with me.
Hayden shared a fun story with me last week.
Every semester, I believe Philpott Motors gives away a car to one lucky student with perfect attendance. With all the students crowded into the auditorium, questions are asked to all students. Those students with answers that apply are allowed to keep standing. When those hundreds of kids standing are narrowed down, remaining students are allowed onto the stage. Hayden got to be one of those kids. The question was asked, "Who of you have the same name as the name of a place" to which Hayden answered into the microphone "Hayden Valley, Wyoming". I so enjoyed hearing him tell the story. I think he had the best time making it to the stage, and then getting to speak into the microphone.
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Psalm 34:8
Jason doesn't like tomatoes. He's tried them.
Hayden didn't win that car. But there's something about having been able to get on the stage. It must have been exciting to get one step closer to that car than those who had to sit on the floor seats below. I wonder how it felt for Trevor, who won the car, to be handed those keys.
I know one thing. As good as a room temperature salted tomato tastes to me, and as good as a cold coconut pie tastes to Jason, there is nothing compared to the goodness of the Lord. Winning a car has to be exhilarating, but the newness will fade.
We can take a step closer to the Lord leading to ever-increasing glory in our lives, though likely there will be steps back too. But as we proceed into His presence we will see that He is very good.
Taste and see that the Lord is good; you won't be disappointed!
JoAnna
Love the inspiring note!Thanks for your inspired notes Kristi!
Melanie Morton
i love tomatoes they are my favorite vegtable!:) if its not a vegtable then fruit! lol. i never know which one it is.......... i love the message and the Lord is very good!:)
Kristiburden
Do you know where we can get us some fresh ones? We should get some, some time and just chat in the back yard. Your mom, Val, and Emily, Wyatt too could come.
Melanie Morton
well my mom has a little scrowny tomato tree and it grows baby tomatoes. i think homegrown tomatoes are the freshest so i gonna keep my eye peeled for some. honestly all of this talk about tomatoes is making me hungry for some.:)but we sould chat over some tomatoes i agree.
Kristiburden
Let's do it. I'm going to farmer's market Saturday, I'll look for some. Happy Summer!!
Jennfournier
I had heard Country Home And Ranch on 69 does a Farmers Market each Saturday....might wanna call and check it out. 🙂
Kristiburden
You're are a wealth of information. Do you like tomatoes?
Kandice426
I enjoy reading your posts. Always a great message... Thanks for taking the time to do this!
Kristiburden
Thanks Kandice. My thinking and gabbing has really helped me be intentional in reflecting on what God has done and what he does regardless of my ridiculous moments and my imperfection. He's just so good!!
Leolindag
I love reading yours and Bro. Jason's blogs. I especially liked the one about expressing yourself and misunderstanding what each other meant. Leo and I have been married for over 46 years and we still have mixed communications all the time! The funny thing about it is when you are young, you get aggravated with one another about misundstanding what the other one meant. When you are our age, you just laugh it off and consider it a part of growing old! That's a pretty good excuse huh! Continue to write, we all enjoy reading these blogs . By the way, Kristi, I agree with you about tomatoes... I love them. Give my love to all of your family ,
Kristiburden
We sure do miss you! It's funny Linda. Yesterday after we wrote that very blog, we had trouble communicating all day. Sometimes all you can do is laugh. Hope we can see you this summer!!