We had such a great time yesterday.
We started with a visit to Nixon's dad. Nixon's dad got married last year and has a new baby. That is pretty special since Nixon's dad was only married once (not to Nixon's mother)when he was young only to have his bride die a year later.
Nixon's dad is 65 years old. He has a beautiful 5 month old baby, healthiest Haitian baby I've ever seen.
We then went to visit our elderly group. I took them some coffee and pumpkin soft cookies. They really liked them.
We then went to visit our good friends, Larry and Michelle. Larry's parents were in town so it was a real treat. We ate A LOT!!!!
Then it was rehearsal time for Friday night worship.
And then it was off to Nick and Gwenns for our Joy In Hope Thanksgiving.
It was all delicious! We had great fellowship and Nixon discovered a toy.
He was zapping mosquitos for the LONGEST time! It was hilarious!
We had a wonderful day and now it is back to attacking my "before we leave" list.
Fun Fun. I would actually rather take a nap. :)
Of course I forgot my camera so I have no pictures to post. That really sucks!
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
So much to do
Even though we had already finished the Creation Series for Junior church I decided to talk about how "it was good" is repeated over and over again after each day of Creation. I ended in telling the kids that when they don't rest properly, they won't see all that is "good". We had fun talking about this but the message was
convicting to me.
Now that we are getting ready to leave for 6-8 weeks, I am very busy preparing for our departure. I am not only figuring out what we need to take. I am also trying to leave everything ready so that the ministry can do what is normall on "our plate". This weekend was more cleaning out and clearly organizing so that out team is not lost when looking for Junior church stuff and the boy's supplies and all.
After Nixon and I arrive in El Paso, we have a presentation to do four days after that. So we are preparing for that as well. And of course I want to spend as much time with our boys as possible before we leave so I don't allow myself to skip out on movie watching, game playing, or devotions.
But yesterday I was dead tired. Even as I am writing this blog I feel exhausted.
This should be a time of excitement and joy and yet I find I am missing out cause I am trying to do to much. That is so strange isn't it? The way we tend to do that is unbelievable. Nixon ordered me, and I mean ordered me, to take a nap after we had a special prayer time with the boys yesterday afternoon. I think I will need one today as well.
What have I learned? God always knows what He is talking about. He really knows what He is talking about when He talks about rest. I don't want to miss anything, especially all the lessons He is trying to teach me. I don't want to miss any of the journey. Ultimately prayer is the only way things will get done and get done well. I love my God's ways. I love Him for all that He is. I especially love Him for teaching me so patiently. Blessed be His Name.
convicting to me.
Now that we are getting ready to leave for 6-8 weeks, I am very busy preparing for our departure. I am not only figuring out what we need to take. I am also trying to leave everything ready so that the ministry can do what is normall on "our plate". This weekend was more cleaning out and clearly organizing so that out team is not lost when looking for Junior church stuff and the boy's supplies and all.
After Nixon and I arrive in El Paso, we have a presentation to do four days after that. So we are preparing for that as well. And of course I want to spend as much time with our boys as possible before we leave so I don't allow myself to skip out on movie watching, game playing, or devotions.
But yesterday I was dead tired. Even as I am writing this blog I feel exhausted.
This should be a time of excitement and joy and yet I find I am missing out cause I am trying to do to much. That is so strange isn't it? The way we tend to do that is unbelievable. Nixon ordered me, and I mean ordered me, to take a nap after we had a special prayer time with the boys yesterday afternoon. I think I will need one today as well.
What have I learned? God always knows what He is talking about. He really knows what He is talking about when He talks about rest. I don't want to miss anything, especially all the lessons He is trying to teach me. I don't want to miss any of the journey. Ultimately prayer is the only way things will get done and get done well. I love my God's ways. I love Him for all that He is. I especially love Him for teaching me so patiently. Blessed be His Name.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Drink Water!!!!!!!!!!!
Nixon and I sat with Rick today, discussing possible basic health presentations that could be brought to Haiti through teams.
A couple of hours later one of my boys came up telling Nixon he wanted some Tylenol because of his headache. Nixon turns and tells me how he always seems to have a headahe. This is actually very true, except for the always(more like often).
When will my boys learn that they NEED TO DRINK WATER!!!!
I asked my boy if he had drank water. It was 3pm and he said, "of course".
"How much?", I asked. "Two whole glasses." "Ay Ay Ay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I gave him a Propel packet and told him to find a water bottle and fill it.
Geez Louis!!!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Our beloved Seniors
Ti Ya Yan's always been Nixon's girl:)
Thanks to our Director, despite the fact that we have only one working vehicle, we were given the truck so we could go visit our Seniors last Tuesday.
Yeah, I am behind on my blog.
Anyway, we had a good visit. A short term mission team had come through and they told me all about their new hats. Although I don't know where they would ever wear them. I am glad they were happy though.
Madam Oraben told us she was not doing good, as she always tells us. Her achy body will continue to be achy for the rest of her life. Ti Ya Yan told us she has heartburn, as she always does. We took her some more pepcid for that though.
Senor Benoz was proud of himself for cutting his own hair. I think he gets tired of waiting for Nixon to have the time to do it. He was happy for his new gillete.
Madam Vilbren was as giddy as usual. They are all too cute.
They were in good spirits since Senor Benoz had led them in their usual church service. The six of them come out on the balcony and Senor Benoz shares Psalms and other verses of scripture he has memorized, they then sing together, interrupting only to pray. When we were at the Village, their services were usually about 3 hours long. I imagine they are the same.
As we were getting ready to leave Ti Ya Yan told Nixon she had been saving something for him. She pulled out about 6 eggs (Haitian and so they were special). She proudly told Nixon she had been saving them for like a month. YIKES!!!
Nixon brought them home and told me not to throw them out since it was so sweet of Ti Ya Yan to save them for him. And I completely agree with him on her sweetness, and thoughtfulness.
I did not throw them out, just gave them away(with a warning that they might not be good). :)
We do love our Seniors. We will always remember how we lived with them and were able to love them on a daily basis. We miss them.
Thanks to our Director, despite the fact that we have only one working vehicle, we were given the truck so we could go visit our Seniors last Tuesday.
Yeah, I am behind on my blog.
Anyway, we had a good visit. A short term mission team had come through and they told me all about their new hats. Although I don't know where they would ever wear them. I am glad they were happy though.
Madam Oraben told us she was not doing good, as she always tells us. Her achy body will continue to be achy for the rest of her life. Ti Ya Yan told us she has heartburn, as she always does. We took her some more pepcid for that though.
Senor Benoz was proud of himself for cutting his own hair. I think he gets tired of waiting for Nixon to have the time to do it. He was happy for his new gillete.
Madam Vilbren was as giddy as usual. They are all too cute.
They were in good spirits since Senor Benoz had led them in their usual church service. The six of them come out on the balcony and Senor Benoz shares Psalms and other verses of scripture he has memorized, they then sing together, interrupting only to pray. When we were at the Village, their services were usually about 3 hours long. I imagine they are the same.
As we were getting ready to leave Ti Ya Yan told Nixon she had been saving something for him. She pulled out about 6 eggs (Haitian and so they were special). She proudly told Nixon she had been saving them for like a month. YIKES!!!
Nixon brought them home and told me not to throw them out since it was so sweet of Ti Ya Yan to save them for him. And I completely agree with him on her sweetness, and thoughtfulness.
I did not throw them out, just gave them away(with a warning that they might not be good). :)
We do love our Seniors. We will always remember how we lived with them and were able to love them on a daily basis. We miss them.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
A pleasant Sunday
Nixon and I started the day with some ample and wonderful time with the Lord.
We had leftovers for lunch and dinner(no cooking necessary).
I downloaded some "podcasts" onto our ipod.
Nixon watched some soccer.
We played a Yahtzee game, I got a triple Yahtzee(Nixon figured there was no point to keep playing after that) LOL!
We watched down below as people filled the street, marching for the day of the dead. (The group has obviously been marching for a while since we could feel the heat ascending from the group below along with malodorous armpit odors.)
We watched Planet Earth with our boys(the boys kept saying, "we don't have that in Haiti" and plenty of "Me Zami!!!". It was pretty funny to watch.
Then I went off to take a shower and head to my cozy bed(where I am presently), as my husband washes the dishes.
(last week he told me he would start washing the dishes on Sunday so I would not have to lift a finger in the kitchen. ISN'T HE WONDERFUL?? Of course he is.)
It has been a pleasant Sunday.
God is good.
We had leftovers for lunch and dinner(no cooking necessary).
I downloaded some "podcasts" onto our ipod.
Nixon watched some soccer.
We played a Yahtzee game, I got a triple Yahtzee(Nixon figured there was no point to keep playing after that) LOL!
We watched down below as people filled the street, marching for the day of the dead. (The group has obviously been marching for a while since we could feel the heat ascending from the group below along with malodorous armpit odors.)
We watched Planet Earth with our boys(the boys kept saying, "we don't have that in Haiti" and plenty of "Me Zami!!!". It was pretty funny to watch.
Then I went off to take a shower and head to my cozy bed(where I am presently), as my husband washes the dishes.
(last week he told me he would start washing the dishes on Sunday so I would not have to lift a finger in the kitchen. ISN'T HE WONDERFUL?? Of course he is.)
It has been a pleasant Sunday.
God is good.
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