{"id":14112,"date":"2021-07-01T21:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T02:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meganstrange.com\/?p=14112"},"modified":"2022-09-09T13:44:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T18:44:57","slug":"strange-family-adventures-june-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meganstrange.com\/?p=14112","title":{"rendered":"Strange Family Adventures: June 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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June 2021 should have only lasted 30 days. In some ways, it felt like it flew by and in others, it felt like time stood still. We finished up school activities, I wrapped up my 16th year at NCCS, Eli returned home from a week at Woodlands Camp, we went to Costa Rica for a week…had an amazing time!, came home just in time for Clint to spend time with his Dad before he passed away after a short battle with cancer, then we headed to the lake for a long weekend with my entire family…Mom, brother, sister, their spouses and kids…a rowdy and precious time together, and then Emma got braces to cap off the month. I think I’ll choose the word FAMILY to describe June of 2021. I’ve pasted some highlights below…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 3 THE BEST | I had the privilege of having dinner tonight with this precious one. Emma is such a gift to me in so many ways. @clintstrange32<\/a> and I comment often about how much she is growing in grace and wisdom. She is truly a delight to be around and I\u2019m so grateful that the Lord has shared her with me! #7000days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June 4 WOODLANDS | So happy to have our sweet boy home! Eli had an AMAZING time @WoodlandsCamp<\/a> this past week. It was his first time to go to camp and he asked if he can go back next week! I loved hearing him talk about how much he enjoyed chapel and the quiet times his cabin did on the porch together. He also asked if I can help him make a playlist of his favorite songs from chapel so he can keep singing them. I\u2019m so grateful for an awesome partner for our family in raising our son! @clintstrange32<\/a> and I are so grateful for @cedarcrestchurch<\/a>, @nccseagles<\/a>, and @woodlandscamp<\/a> for the HUGE role they play in helping shape our kids view of what it means to run hard after Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also…he brushed his teeth \u201calmost everyday except Wednesday…or maybe only Wednesday\u201d ?? and he \u201conly took one shower since we got to be in the lake each day…but I still have plenty of my new soap left!\u201d ?? #Grateful<\/a>#Unforgettable<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June 5 TRI THE PARKS | Our family had an awesome time serving at the @TriTheParks<\/a> race this morning at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. It\u2019s always a blast to cheer on these amazing athletes and celebrate their accomplishments! @clintstrange32<\/a> helped out on the bike course. Emma helped out at chip pickup, helped on the water as a lifeguard, and then manned backup timing at the finish line. Eli worked registration and finish line. I was the announcer. We are sweaty and suntanned, but we had so much fun together! We love our #TriTheParks<\/a> family! Already looking forward to the next race! #7000days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June 6 LAKE PARTY | Spent the afternoon in Lake Allatoona with dear friends celebrating one of the best! Happy Birthday @kat_epp<\/a>! That was the best birthday cruise I\u2019ve ever been on! #CharcuterieAtTheLake<\/a> #TubingWithTheBirthdaySashOn<\/a> #HowManyBrowniesDidEliHave<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June 10 ACWORTH | You looked beautiful this evening. So grateful for our awesome city. Walking in the evenings gives me time to reflect on how much I have to be thankful for. I\u2019m much more creative and focused when I set this time aside. Sometimes I get distracted and \u201cbusy\u201d giving the illusion that I\u2019m more important than I am. A 5K around my favorite city in the evenings reminds me that God is in control, He is always working, and I have to seek Him first ALWAYS. #WeLoveAcworth<\/a>
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June 11 SUMMER VACATION | Year 16 @NCCSEagles<\/a> was one for the books! The banner over this entire year has been God\u2019s faithfulness. In so many ways this year has felt like several different years packed into one. The mountaintops have been the highest of highs and the valleys have been gut wrenchingly hard. In it all\u2026God has been faithful. There are no words to describe how incredibly proud I am of our entire faculty and staff\u2026.just amazing! I\u2019m grateful for our awesome students and their families. What a gift to have been on campus all year doing the things that make NCCS an amazing place to serve and to grow up! As a Principal and a Mom, I am so appreciative of everyone who has prayed for us, cheered us on, walked beside us in the dark days, laughed and cried (sometimes at the same time), and celebrated like crazy with us in the wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Timothy 1:7
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#GoEagles<\/a>#WeAreNCCS<\/a>#NCCSFamily<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June 19 COSTA RICA | We\u2019ve looked forward to this trip for almost 18 months since it was originally planned for last summer. Turns out the wait was more than worth it! Sunshine. Swimming. Great food. Awesome conversation. New friends. Several books read. Lots of rest. Tons of laughter. Singing. Dancing. Water polo late into the evening. Water slide races (I won!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The very best part? The people I had such a blast with this week are my people. We are all headed home together today. Grateful for time away. Recharged and refreshed for what\u2019s ahead. God is faithful. #7000days<\/a>#Strange2021<\/a>#CostaRica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June 20 HAPPY FATHER\u2019S DAY | @clintstrange32<\/a> is a very special Dad! Our provider, protector, and patient rudder for our craziness. He loves to make memories and is thoughtful and intentional in everything he does. His love for the Lord is his strong anchor on the mountaintops and in the valleys. Clint is loving and fun, helpful and compassionate, creative and resourceful. And he is all ours. Thank you Lord for the gift of Clint to our family. Emma and Eli have the best opportunity to understand the love of their Heavenly Father because of the way Clint points them to Jesus. #7000days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 23 MARTY STRANGE | When I married @clintstrange32<\/a>, I was so blessed to gain one of the kindest and most gentle men I\u2019ve ever known as my father-in-law. Marty was an amazing Dad to Clint. Clint is an amazing Dad because of the way he saw it modeled. His Dad always read to him\u2026and thus, Clint always loved reading to our kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marty never demanded anything of us, he was so easy to be around. He was gracious and generous. Our kids always lit up when he was around. Emma and Marty share a birthday (November 15).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marty was known for the nicknames he gave everyone. In fact, there are some people he knows that I\u2019m not sure what their real name is! His beloved sister Pat is \u201cHerb\u201d. Clint is \u201cKid\u201d. He loved his dogs and treasured all of his pictures as they reminded him of precious times with those he loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marty passed away today after a short battle with cancer. It was an honor to pack up and organize his home this past weekend. Lots of laughs and good memories were shared as we spent time at his home. Thanks for praying for Clint and all who were privileged enough to know Marty Strange. I sure was blessed to have known him!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John 14:19-20 Because I live, you also will live. In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 26 SUNSET CRUISE | Holding down the back with the triplets. Eli + The Graffam twins. I\u2019m learning a lot about Minecraft and the plans they have to all live together one day. Should be interesting! #AbelGraffamStrangeReunion2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 27 SUMMER IN THE SUBURBS | Awesome message @cedarcrestchurch<\/a> this morning from our Pastor @VanVandegriff<\/a> about what it means to live #OnMission<\/a> in our community by taking the hope of the gospel to our neighbors. Come join us for Summer in the Suburbs for the entire month of July. The Strange family will be there for all the festivities and we can\u2019t wait to see you there as well! ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 2\u2013 Cedarcrest Church @ 6:30 PM
4600 Cobb Parkway NW, Acworth, GA 30101<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule:
Free Food and Hangtime: 6:30-7:30 pm
Worship Service: 7:30 \u2013 8:15 pm
Dessert and Concert: 8:15-9:15 pm
Fireworks: begin at dusk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 11 \u2013 McCall Primary @ 5:30 PM
4496 Dixie Ave, Acworth, GA 30101<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 18 \u2013 Seven Hills @ 5:30 PM
432 Seven Hills Blvd, Dallas, GA 30132<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 25 \u2013 Allatoona Creek Park @ 5:30 PM
5690 Old Stilesboro Rd NW, Acworth, GA 30101<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#SummerInTheSuburbs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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