This is from a friend of mine who has just moved across the world to China this week.
On the car ride from Shanghai to their new home in Suzhou their 8 year old daughter Becca said " Its like Chinatown, only bigger."
How sweet.
We wish the Wilcox's all the best!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Raccoon
Update on our raccoon situation. We have caught 3. Last night they got the cat food can stuck under the trip switch as to eat the cat food and not get caught. Since they thought they were so cool, they decided to sneak back into the garage were they had not been for a while. There they had a healthy snack of a box of breakfast bars and a box of capri sun. A very well balanced meal I might add. I found breakfast bar wrappers all over the yard. Have I mentioned lately how much I dislike raccoons? Hate is very strong word you know.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Shake the System
Our church has been doing a series on injustice, urging us to "shake the system". It is has been very powerful to me. God is preparing and working on my heart not only for Cost Rica, but for eternity, I think. I wanted to share one of the stories told this Sunday that I can't get out of my head. I hope I don't butcher it up too much.
A native of India is married to an American woman and they live in India. They are believers in JC. They are walking along a very busy and poor street somewhere in India. He sees a woman in her 70's crouched down on the street, and she looks like his grandmother. He goes to her to ask her name. She replies"Mong". He says"no , not your cast, your name, I serve a God of no casts". In India "mong" is the lowest of the low cast in the cast system. She says "Who is this God you serve?" He replies" Jesus Christ". She says" When I was a little girl , older women came to our village and taught us about Him and sang songs about Him. We then prayed to ask Him into our hearts. I have not heard of Him since then. I believe in your God." I cry as I type this for a few reasons:
1. Praise God we serve a God of Grace and Mercy who doesn't believe in casts.
2. Praise God He is a faithful God who doesn't forget His sheep, even after 70 years.
3. Praise God for missionaries who continue to go to hard places to reach people on behalf of Jesus.
4. Praise God for the Holy Spirit who led that man to that woman so she knows she is not forgotten.
5. Praise God that he listened to the Holy spirits leading, and that the Holy spirit is Alive!
Thank you to Missionaries past and present who are planting seeds that may not be sown for generations.
A native of India is married to an American woman and they live in India. They are believers in JC. They are walking along a very busy and poor street somewhere in India. He sees a woman in her 70's crouched down on the street, and she looks like his grandmother. He goes to her to ask her name. She replies"Mong". He says"no , not your cast, your name, I serve a God of no casts". In India "mong" is the lowest of the low cast in the cast system. She says "Who is this God you serve?" He replies" Jesus Christ". She says" When I was a little girl , older women came to our village and taught us about Him and sang songs about Him. We then prayed to ask Him into our hearts. I have not heard of Him since then. I believe in your God." I cry as I type this for a few reasons:
1. Praise God we serve a God of Grace and Mercy who doesn't believe in casts.
2. Praise God He is a faithful God who doesn't forget His sheep, even after 70 years.
3. Praise God for missionaries who continue to go to hard places to reach people on behalf of Jesus.
4. Praise God for the Holy Spirit who led that man to that woman so she knows she is not forgotten.
5. Praise God that he listened to the Holy spirits leading, and that the Holy spirit is Alive!
Thank you to Missionaries past and present who are planting seeds that may not be sown for generations.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
TV Free week
This week is TV free week at our house. For ALL of us. That means no tv for mom and dad after the kiddos go to bed. No video games either, which is only a big deal to 2 members of our family. I actually love this week and wonder why I ever turn the tv on in the first place. The kids get used to it and don't really seem to mind it too much. It makes them think of things to do. Now we are not a big tv family anyway , but tv is a no brainer way to spend time.
I was convicted about tv quite a different way this weekend at church. I will blog about that later.
We are having a load of dirt delivered today, so I can only imagine what they will want to do this afternoon.
I was convicted about tv quite a different way this weekend at church. I will blog about that later.
We are having a load of dirt delivered today, so I can only imagine what they will want to do this afternoon.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
qotd
On the way to my niece Tori's high school graduation I was describing the spread their Aunt Leann has planned for the open house the next day. I was telling the kids about the mexican food, cake, cookies and the chocolate fountain.
Annie pipes up" Can I drink from the fountain?"
That's a girl after my own heart.
Aunt Leann assured her it would be ok as long as no one saw her doing it, I quickly nixed it.
BTW Tori's graduation from Lawrence North High School was a new experience for me. 700 kids graduated at the Pepsi coliseum. Pretty cool. Way to go Tori- we are proud of you.
Annie pipes up" Can I drink from the fountain?"
That's a girl after my own heart.
Aunt Leann assured her it would be ok as long as no one saw her doing it, I quickly nixed it.
BTW Tori's graduation from Lawrence North High School was a new experience for me. 700 kids graduated at the Pepsi coliseum. Pretty cool. Way to go Tori- we are proud of you.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Quote of the Day(qotd)
Andrew: "Mom, don't ever buy a donkey"
Mom: "Why "
Andrew: "It might kick the car"
This conversation was had while driving home from the bank. Where does he come up with this stuff?
He is standing here while I am posting this and said "I'm hilarious"
Mom: "Why "
Andrew: "It might kick the car"
This conversation was had while driving home from the bank. Where does he come up with this stuff?
He is standing here while I am posting this and said "I'm hilarious"
Oreck
I am not sure if you are all familiar with the vacuum cleaner company Oreck. They have some annoying commercials? Anyway, I love their products. I trialed my first vacuum 5 years ago (to get a free lamp) and loved it. I, however, did not love the price of $500. so I sent it back after the 30 day free trial. I have been pineing away over it and finally trialed it again ( to get a free cordless iron). This time we have a dog in the house and even more active kids. It was awesome, I moved ALL of the furniture in the house to vacuum under it before I sent it back. I cannot justify $500. Joe even gave me the ok to keep it. My giddiness makes him happy I think. You see, I vacuum almost every day. I admit I am a little OCD.
After I reluctantly sent the vacuum back, they sent a flyer in the mail for a special. "For Oreck owners only: you may buy one additional vacuum for $199." I jumped at the chance. I got it on tuesday and have been, again, giddy with excitement. My family thinks I am nuts. My rationale for $199 is this: you not only get a great vacuum, but also yearly tune ups and belt changes and can trade it in at any time. You don't get that with a dyson. I just vacuumed the upstairs, now off to do the downstairs. Happy Vacuuming!
After I reluctantly sent the vacuum back, they sent a flyer in the mail for a special. "For Oreck owners only: you may buy one additional vacuum for $199." I jumped at the chance. I got it on tuesday and have been, again, giddy with excitement. My family thinks I am nuts. My rationale for $199 is this: you not only get a great vacuum, but also yearly tune ups and belt changes and can trade it in at any time. You don't get that with a dyson. I just vacuumed the upstairs, now off to do the downstairs. Happy Vacuuming!
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