It's actually Day 4 as I type this, but I'm going to update you guys on yesterday (day 3). Once again we had a day that was full to overflowing with new experiences for Mr. K.
We started off at about 10am heading to the bus stop and taking a city bus down to Mt. Zion church in Bay Ridge Brooklyn to help feed the homeless. We prayed for the people there as we walked to the bus stop. I shared with Kyler that Jesus said when we do something for "the least of these" it's like we're doing it for Jesus. This time brought us both great joy and excitement. Kyler fit right in and wasn't shy at all about helping. The people there loved it and thought it was great that a 7 yr. old boy was there serving the homeless.
After that it was off to central park for a picnic with our friends Paul, Kyle, Abigail, and Aidan. Paul and Kyle were sweet enough to pack our lunch while we were at the church. We took the subway into Manhattan. Kyler of course loves to ride it. Kyler and Abigail had a great time playing and climbing rocks at the park.
Next it was back on the subway and on to the Empire State building for Kyler and me. I'm so glad we did this. It was amazing to be 86 stories up and able to look all over NY. Kyler said he was the tallest 7 yr. old in the world today. :)
One of our goals has been to ride a taxi and right when we stepped out of the ESB there was a taxi letting some folks off so we quickly asked if we could get a ride to Times Square (by far Kyler's favorite spot in NYC). We've been three times in 3 days! Off we went from the Empire State Building to Times Square by Taxi. We both thought we were really cool!
We ate some NY pizza for dinner, and by this time both of us were worn out so we hopped on the subway for Brooklyn. I'll post some more pics of everything.
Today our plan is to go to Coney Island to the beach and have a hot dog at the famous Nathan's Hot Dogs. Then this afternoon we will come back and meet with some friends at Paul and Kyle's appartment for church. I'm a part of a network of house churches in Raleigh and these guys meet as a house church here as well. We will eat together, hang out, worship, share some scripture, and pray for one another. Here's a link that tells more about "House Church" if you're interested.
Once again we'll keep you posted! Thanks for posting comments. Kyler reads all of them and gets a big smile on his face. Enjoy the pics!!
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3 comments:
Kyler and GG
Im so glad you guys got to spend this time together and share your adventures in the Big Apple...
I bet you were the tallest 7yr in New York that day bubba.
Have a great time and cant wait to see you guys Monday nite.
I love yall
Poppa
Kyler,
Daddy and I are so proud of you for helping to feed the homeless. You are one amazizng 7 year old! You and Aunt G.G. are getting to do so much! We can't wait to see you!
Love,
Momma
Kyler,
After reading your Aunt Gigi's post about feeding the homeless I sit here teary eyed. I have chills just thinking about all the fun that you are having and the things that you are learning. You are having the ultimate learning experience. You have such compassion for others and your Aunt continues to build upon the wonderful trait of yours. By the way, is New York really loud? Always heard it was!! Take care and see you soon!
Mrs. Hundl
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