Have a blessed day. Giving my utmost for His highest ~
Friday, August 22, 2008
Cutting Hair
HaHaHa!!! My brother (aka: Caleb) let me cut his hair. I know, I know, quite a supprise, but he did!! I'm not very good yet, but I think it turned out ok. For future reference though, I'm going to use the hair-cutting clippers. Much easier! I still haven't gotten my Dad to let me cut his hair. I guess for now I'll just have to be content (honestly, I don't think my Dad would let me cut his hair). So here are the pictures! Enjoy!
Cool Pics
These are some pictures I took while I was at my Grandma's house. This was a little quilt shop that we stopped in at to look around. I really like the view at an angle (bottom), but I was in a hurry and I accidentally got the edge of the car in the process. Oh well!!! 
Thursday, August 21, 2008
New Layout
Hey! I'm not sure if you noticed, but I have a new blog layout. I'd love to hear what you think about it. Improvement, or was it better before? After staring at it for sooo long I can't really "see" it anymore. I need some outside opinions. Thanks everybody!
Blessings!!
In Christ~
Blessings!!
In Christ~
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Mending Week
This week was a week of making mango jam and mending. The mangos were from a friend, and the mending was from the last two and a half years! I'm not sure if you can relate, but in our family we have what we like to call our "mending pile". It's basically a box overflowing with pants with rips, skirts that need to be taken in and shirts that don't quite fit but are too pretty to give away. Soanyway, this week Mom got out her sewing machines and has been busily humming away. I even fixed a few pares of pants that I'd had in my closet for forever! I suppose I could call this my "tackle it Tuesday"! 
Restoration Life mission team
You know, I just realized that I totally spaced on writing about the team that came right before we left for the States. Be it because it was hectic that week or because of the heat, I was flaky. So, without adieu, I will fill you in a little. I'm not going to write a lot about it. Only a few things. My Mom wrote a huge post on this. If you want to read it click HERE.
About a month ago we had a mission team come from Sacremento to help us with some building projects and did some outreaches. We were basically on our feet all week. Long days, late nights and early mornings. Still, it was worth it! I made some great friends and I believe we were all able to encourage eachother in our walks with Christ. During the time the team was here I was able to experience some of the weight of leadership. It was difficult. It made me appreciate all the efforts leaders put in to directing there teams and making sure everything goes through without a problem. I felt pulled in a thousand directions once or twice (or perhaps better said whenever someone needed a translator), but it was a wonderful week. Even though I didn't once get enough sleep and no of us really got a break, I felt more spiritually alive than I had in a quite awhile. Or should I say that because I had no spare time for the devil to use, the time was all God's!
Also while the team was here I had a chance to translate some testimonies. I was kind of nervous, but God gave me grace and I only made a few minor mistakes. I'm learning!!! Now I just have to get to the point where I can do it in French! lol :^)
One of the main outreaches we did was a VBS at the church. We had an average of about 30 kids each day. We were expecting a lot more, but I was thankful we had so few. With only a limited number of translators it would have been more stressful. As it was, it went very well.
Their last night here we went down to the beach with them and most of the Mexicans from our church. It was neat to spend theat last night hanging out with everyone. When we got back to the apartment where we were staying, some of the youth and I decided to try and stay up all night. Needless to say we didn't make it very long. Everyone started to fall asleep! I was the last one though. I think I would have been able to make it if they hadn't all gone to sleep. I'm kind of a night person, but not at all a morning person! Unfortunatelly, because I went to bed so late, I didn't wake up when they left. ;( Amazing, huh? Even with the noise of 15 people moving bags and shutting doors! Oh well.
Well, I hope you guys are now a little more enlightedned. And for anyone from the team who is reading this, we miss you guys and we're praying for you! Come back soon!
God bless you and guide all your ways!
In Christ~
About a month ago we had a mission team come from Sacremento to help us with some building projects and did some outreaches. We were basically on our feet all week. Long days, late nights and early mornings. Still, it was worth it! I made some great friends and I believe we were all able to encourage eachother in our walks with Christ. During the time the team was here I was able to experience some of the weight of leadership. It was difficult. It made me appreciate all the efforts leaders put in to directing there teams and making sure everything goes through without a problem. I felt pulled in a thousand directions once or twice (or perhaps better said whenever someone needed a translator), but it was a wonderful week. Even though I didn't once get enough sleep and no of us really got a break, I felt more spiritually alive than I had in a quite awhile. Or should I say that because I had no spare time for the devil to use, the time was all God's!
Also while the team was here I had a chance to translate some testimonies. I was kind of nervous, but God gave me grace and I only made a few minor mistakes. I'm learning!!! Now I just have to get to the point where I can do it in French! lol :^)
One of the main outreaches we did was a VBS at the church. We had an average of about 30 kids each day. We were expecting a lot more, but I was thankful we had so few. With only a limited number of translators it would have been more stressful. As it was, it went very well.
Their last night here we went down to the beach with them and most of the Mexicans from our church. It was neat to spend theat last night hanging out with everyone. When we got back to the apartment where we were staying, some of the youth and I decided to try and stay up all night. Needless to say we didn't make it very long. Everyone started to fall asleep! I was the last one though. I think I would have been able to make it if they hadn't all gone to sleep. I'm kind of a night person, but not at all a morning person! Unfortunatelly, because I went to bed so late, I didn't wake up when they left. ;( Amazing, huh? Even with the noise of 15 people moving bags and shutting doors! Oh well.
Well, I hope you guys are now a little more enlightedned. And for anyone from the team who is reading this, we miss you guys and we're praying for you! Come back soon!
God bless you and guide all your ways!
In Christ~
Finally the pictures I promised
This is my Grandma. She is very artistic and she loves to do anything that requires using your imagination. She actually weaves and crochets for a living and has won an international award for her weaving (not to boast ;^).
One of our favorite things to do to pass the time (other than crocheting) was playing scrabble. I actually beat her! The final score stood 1 to 3
This is me with my Grandparents! (btw, my Grandma and I made the shirt I'm wearing. In case you wanted to know)
This is a blanket I made while I was in Kansas. Grandma also sent me home with a whole bunch of yarn. I'm already planning what to do with it. I think I'll make a few scarves. They should make good Christmas presents.
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