Wednesday, November 30, 2011
it's RAINING, it's POURING...
For these I am thankful (#8)....
The rain.
Rainy days are two-fold. If you can be home, it can be nice and
relaxing. When it
rains here, everything shuts down (school, church, stores). God gives us rainy days and forces us to
rest. Usually rainy days means no
electricity and water which simplifies our lives even more. Our favorite rainy day activities are playing
Catan, reading books and playing countless hands of UNO.
But, if you happen to be
traveling on a rainy day....you will be in for an muddy, slidding, getting stuck adventure.
I am thankful for
adventures (#9).
You never quite know what to
expect day to day living here (rain or no rain). To be honest, there is comfort in that.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
PIANO PRACTICE
For these I am thankful (#7)...
music.
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I enjoy listening to my children as they learn to play various instruments. Joshua is learning the piano, Ryan is learning the piano and guitar and Ginny is learning the harp. They are diligent about practicing which means there is always someone making a joyful noise unto the Lord!
Ginny has written several songs on the harp for her little sister.
Julia LOVES music.
When she hears a beat, she drops whatever she’s doing in order to clap
and dance.
Ginny has written several songs on the harp for her little sister.
Monday, November 28, 2011
MOBILE CLINICNS in JATAITY
For these I am thankful (#6)....
New ministry opportunities.
November 17, 2011we made our 7th mobile clinic trip to Jataity, a town about 15 minutes away.
I am
thankful for the lady that allows us to park the clinic in her yard each
Thursday.
I am thankful for the believers
from here that have gone with us to give their testimonies to the patients who
are waiting.
I am thankful that we're able to take our neighbor with us. She is from that area and a natural bridge between communities since she is related to everyone there.
I am thankful for the times Jeff
has finished early so we can go visiting. Pray that
these new contacts will lead to bible studies.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
SIESTA
For these I am thankful (#5)....
quiet moments.
Friday, November 25, 2011
EMERGENCY TRIP
For these I am thankful (#4)...
A reliable car.
This is something I probably took
for granted before we had a lemon of a car our first 4 year term. After breaking down almost every time we
drove anywhere, it is so nice to have a reliable car this term. We praise God for His provisions each time we
arrive at our destination.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
VEGGIE SOUP
For these I am thankful (#3).....
My
garden
November 14th the kids helped me plant the garden. Between the kids “helping”, my lack of a green thumb, the chickens that fly over and the pigs that squeeze under, each season is an absolute guessing game as to what will come up and what will get eaten by animals. However, I have high hopes for this season of fruits and veggies! I really do enjoy making a veggie soup completely out of things we have grown Plus, it is Ginny's favorite dinner).
Monday, November 21, 2011
the KIDS are GROWING UP!
For these I am thankful (#2).....
Healthy children
I do not want for a minute to
take for granted that God has given us 6 healthy children. Children who reach milestones when they
should, children who have great immune systems (I think it is from all the dirt
they ate as a child), children who have big appetites, children who laugh and
cry and have sweet hearts. My only
complaint is that they are growing up way too fast!
This week of November
11, 2011....
Micah
learned to ride without training wheels.
He taught himself.
We
finished our first week of our new homeschooling year. Ryan is in 7th, Ginny and Joshua
are in 3rd, and Tyler is just starting in 1st.
Julia
really took off with her walking and it is now her preferred method for getting
around.
Now
that she is really moving, we cannot contain her inside. She LOVES to be outside and she has
discovered mud. I cannot keep this girl
clean.
This week Julia said “terere”.
She is addicted to it.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
a THEME of THANKFULNESS
I really like the idea of celebrating November with a theme of thankfulness. So, here’s to 30 days of thanksgiving!
These are the handicrafts of Ginny (and her friend).
The rest of the posts won’t be in any order, but I could not start my month of thankfulness without starting with God.
For these I am thankful (#1)....
My heavenly Father
I am thankful for a God who
lavishes. He delights in giving before I
even ask or before I even am in need.
His love for me is so rich and perfect and uncomprehend able. Jeff, Ryan and I are reading through the
Bible this year and I am reading through with the rest of the kids. Man, it has been incredible being reminded of
all his has done for us starting at the very beginning!. What
an awesome God we serve!
Friday, November 18, 2011
DAY of the DEAD
On
November 1st, our neighbors went the local
cemetery to cut the grass and pick up trash.
The following day (Day of the Dead) they went to light candles to and
pray for the dead.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES IT TAKE TO REMOVE A PIQUE?
Poor dad had so many piques while he was here….partly because he spent so much time outside fixing things. I didn’t know we had so many things broken at our house, but Dad has managed to keep himself busy doing odds and ends jobs. Let’s see…he has fixed all the bikes numerous times, planted the garden, fixed and replaced lights, made a better clothe line system, fixed 3 floor fans, varnished 6 chairs, added screen door locks, and took a part the washing machine.
Monday, November 7, 2011
BROOM MAKING 101
What an incredible cultural experience I had today. Liz, Ginny and I learned how to make
brooms.
Acela and Alba took us deep into their field.
Ginny got a little ride when the weeds got tall.
They showed us the type of weeds we needed to pick – dry ones
with lots of branches.
Next, we chopped down the
broom handles. We tried our hand at
whittling it with a machete, but as you can see from the picture, Alba just
laughed at our attempt!
Alba attached the weeds we collected to the handles we whittled
with a rag.
And viola! A broom!
We walked for 2 hours!
And then we picked mandioca.
As the sun was
setting, we went back to their house, sipped terere and hung out with their
family. What fun memories!
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