Launch of the Human Cannonball

Lance and Daddy went to pick up Madison from school, which has been our weekly tradition as of late.  She's enjoyed seeing us after school - today is Wednesday, which means that she stays an hour later for a class called "Kids Create."  She came out of the school with a craft she made that had hearts all over it, proudly sharing it with all of us.  Yes, you're a real artist!

Mommy had a delicious meal prepared for all of us as we got home:  she made a chicken soup, which was perfect for a chilly day like today.  

Lance and Daddy were preparing for a message later on, which turned out great.  It was all based on the circus act about the human cannonball.  We've had a human cannonball prop around for a few years (at the warehouse) - so for fun we set up a photo series to share with the kids beforehand, where Lance is dressed up as a human cannonball, ready to launch himself over the church building.  It was a fun night - here are just a few photos from today's big launch:

     The human cannonball straps on his helmet, salutes the audience, and descends into the barrel of an enormous cannon. Does he really think he can fly?
     A hush fills the crowd, who waits in anticipation of the countdown: three, two, one! BOOM! The human cannonball soars across the Big Top, a marvel of flight that leaves the crowd gasping and cheering wildly after his safe return to earth.
     How does he do it? It’s a pretty brave thing, and yet it’s very simple: get in, and get ready to soar! In that respect, we could learn a few things from the human cannonball.
     For example, we all should aim high. Set your sights for the heavens, and fill your faith tank up. Have a vision where you’re going, and get ready to launch off to your destiny!
     Another thing we should do is lose the weights. A human cannonball wears just a helmet and a jumpsuit. Anything else will slow him down – he’ll lose airtime and airspeed. He might not even make it to the place where he wants to land. Like a human cannonball, we’ve got to lose the weights. The Bible tells us to throw off those hindrances that weigh us all down. Sin and distraction try to stop you from soaring, so shake them off before getting ready for takeoff!
     Ready for lift-off? Then light the fuse! All of your hopes and dreams are nothing without the fire shut up inside you. God’s inspiration is the fire that lights your way – and without Him, or His direction, you’re going nowhere!
     So give a salute to the crowd, and set your sights high. Lose those weights, and light the fuse: you can soar, just like a human cannonball!