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This week I wanted to blog about something different. And something I knew really well. And after looking over the events that happened this week on a different site than usual, I found some promising leads. Like Monday, January 19, was the day that Thomas Crapper patented the toilet. While that is a worthwhile thing to note, since the toilet was and still is an important invention, I don't know that I really want to research how the toilet came about. So instead I will be blogging about how on January 18, 1486 King Henry VII married Elizabeth.
At the very end of the semester of my Medieval England History class we learned about King Henry VII as a conclusion of the war of the Roses and a tie in to the Tudor family and High Middle Ages.
For those who don't know, the War of the Roses was a battle between the Lancastrian and York families in England, basically both part of the same family, descendants of King Edward III. But since he had 12 children, this formed two branches of the family vying for the thrown. After Edward III death, young Richard II (a York) inherited the thrown. He was the grandson of Edward III, his father Edward the Black Prince was the eldest son of Kind Edward III, but died from dysentery months before Edward III own death. Thus, based on feudal law Richard, not one of his Uncles, inherited the thrown.
Now, I hope that everyone here sees that this should cause problems. Here we have a young, minor King ruling in place when there were several elder Uncles fit for the job. But the Feudal System set in place by William I, or William the Conqueror (or William the Bastard as he was known before. As my teacher said, being a bastard in the Middle Ages wasn't the worst thing, and William had a serious upgrade in name when he invaded England) when he became King of England and brought over the French customs.
So, within a few years the Uncles got angry and the Lancastrians decided to fight Richard II, and when they won, Henry IV became King of England. So for the next 30 years the Lancastrians were the Kings in England, until the York's saw their chance and took the thrown with Edward IV. Instead of living a long time though, he died with a minor son. In England a minor King is never a good thing since he acts through regents until he reaches his maturity. His uncle Richard saw this as a weakness for the York's, and in order to keep the power in his family he made the decision to take the crown of England.
May I say while Richard was breaking Feudal Law by taking the crown of England, prior to William I invasion in 1066 the Anglo Saxon Kings after Alfred the Great inherited brother to sons. So, this was a previous tradition in England, but the English people then, as of now, didn't like the idea of a King who killed the rightful heir (a child even) to gain the crown. He was extremely unpopular, and there was another claimant to the thrown other than Richard: Henry Tudor.
After about three years of reigning the rebellion against Richard, Henry Tudor finally came to England. In the climax of fighting Henry Tudor killed Richard III. This signaled his uncontested rise to be the next English King, and in many ways he used traditional Germanic means of fighting to gain the thrown. In the early days of England, when there were the seven German kingdoms, the King was chosen as the most skillful fighter, so this rise to power was similar to the early German Kings in England. Henry Tudor was the next King of England.
And now we come back to the original reason for writing: his marriage to Elizabeth. Henry was a descendant of Katherine, the wife of John of Gaunt, a Lancastrian. Thus, Henry associated more with the Lancastrians, and in order to bridge the gap between the two families, Henry decided a marriage between the two households was the best way to bridge the gap. So, he married Elizabeth a descendant of Kind Edward IV, and York (and also a woman that Richard III wanted to marry as well, but if you want to know more about that I suggest reading Shakespeare's play Richard III).
King Henry VII was the last king before the High Middle Ages, and he brought England back to glory. He was considered one of the new reform Kings in Europe, along with Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Span, and through treaties and building up the treasury by staying out of war, he was able to rebuild England and leave it a wealthy country in peace. But, unlike father, Henry VIII would not keep the peace for long, but that is another history lesson entirely.
So now comes the fun part; why is this relevant to today? King Henry VII reigned from 1485-1509, a long time ago, so he hardly seems relevant. Perhaps it was that King Henry was able to take England and rebuild the country. Before he became King, the country was in debt from the Hundred Years War, and had internal turmoil due to the fighting between the two families. King Henry, through treaties, was able to keep England out of war with France, allowing the treasury to grow again. When he died, Henry left England financially stable and at peace with the world. The best I can think is that it was this foundation that allowed England to grow into the world power it would be during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and on. With her defeat of the Spanish Armada, Spain would no longer be a threat. And her exploration into North America with the colonies would lay the foundations for the United States and Canada. I imagine that if Henry VII hadn't laid the foundations for her, the world may have turned out quite different.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Farewell Malta.
But this week was lots of saying good-bye to people. The youth groups and the kids we have met. It's been sad, but i know they have all been blessed and us as well. It was sad saying bye to Rita who was our lady who took us around to schools. The Y4J threw us a surprise going away party. Mel was leader for the week and after an event Monday night she blind-folded us int he cars and drove us somewhere. Erin and I had it figured out that we were back at the Sprach, but no one else knew. She took us around where we live and she told us to take our blind folds off. They surprised us. I was so shocked but excited. So much food and decorations. They made a good-bye video in memory of everything hey gained from us. A huge poster with pictures of us with them. So many of them showed up and it was so cute. I was so happy, and it meant so much. I will miss them so much.
Now we are heading for Tunisia. I'm actually writing this an hour before we have to be at the airport. It was sad to pack up and leave. But i know we left nothing but great things and seeds planted in peoples lives. I pray that they will be watered, and Malta's strong hold will come to know Jesus, through all the confusion of Religion.
But we will be back in Malta in 2 weeks. But only in Malta for like a couple hours to get out big bags. I have hardly anything in my backpack for 2 weeks. But it will be amazing. And IMO excited to see what God shows us and the people we meet and the experiences we have.
God bless my family, and their health.
Pray for my friends and of course my girlfriend.
Be with them all and keep them save, just as you will keep our team save.
You beleivers, be the church and go out and tell people about God.
I will write in here when I'm back and in England.
Bye Malta...... hello North Africa.
Im ready.
Live it Good.
Friday, March 26, 2010
So this week we were in Gozo, well only 3 days. We were suppose to stay in Gozo for the whole time, but it ended up being cheaper to just come back everyday. Gozo is another island that's only a 15-20 min fairy ride away. It's a way small island, but its so beautiful and quiet. So we got up early all this week and had to catch the right fairy to get to the school in time. We loaded the vehicles on and and enjoyed the rife, i like being out at sea. Once school we were at 2 days in a row, but it was a good school, i liked it. The whole 3 days i kept seeing stars everywhere, but it had to do with a prophecy Chelsea had for me. Then the last day we went to a boys school and did a performance. The kids just love us and when were done they chant for us to do more, i love making a difference. Then on the last day we did some sight seeing. Didn't go many places. It was Ben's week to lead, and he had already been to Gozo before so he knew where to go. We went to the Dwejra Window, which is the picture at the top. It's very pretty. We took lots of pictures. It was very hot that day. We went down near the water in this bay area and played with Jelly fish. You could see them so well. Big purple ones. We picked them up, and if you pick them up right you don't get stung. It was fun. Then Charla, Keegan and me took a boat ride around the cliffs, it was very cheap so why not? I just took a moment to take in what i was looking at, it was beautiful and peaceful. I will probably never see it again. I would love being near the sea at the time, but i understand why people want to leave this place because you feel cooped up. Then we went to a red sand beach. It was really cool. It was nice to walk in our bare feet. From a distance you saw some couple making out on the beach like in a movie, it was funny. And i have already seen some nude men going for swims. HAHA. Then did some shopping and had Mcdonalds. There is this burger here called the " the Big Tasty" and some had it. IT had 860 calories in one burger! So gross.
Gozo was so great, too bad we weren;t there longer.
LAst couple days have been really slack. We haven't had any schools and stuff, so we have been hanging out. The week switched to Bethany being our leader. Yesterday we did a breakfast banaza and we all had to make breakfast for someone on our team, and give it to them. It was fun doing that. Then to a comminitycenter and Hung gout with some kids. Then today we literally did nothing, but it was nice to just hang out. We did a team turbo Jam session and got our sweat on. And were having a movie night.
The last couple nights we have been hanging out with the Y4J kids and getting to know them better. I love these people. We had crepes one night, and drove around and talked. There is this one girl Drea who lived near us, so she came visited us, she is so cute. It's to bad we didn't meet these people earlier, but its been good hanging out with them.
BTW.... Were leaving Malta early. We got denied for our Visa extension. This means we have to leave Malta earlier. So instead of us leaving for Tunisia on the 21st of April, we are leaving on the 14th to the 28th, then back in Malta for a day and then going to England for 2 weeks till home. Yes, big changes, but it's the way God wants things I guess. Plus it will give us more opportunity to do more stuff. But that means were only in Malta for another 17 days, and its sad because we are just getting to know everyone. But what can you do??
Next week we have 3 days, of and were arranging to go to Sicily for a day, and I'm excited for that.
Im leading for the next 3 days, so im IN CHARGE!
Might go cliff jumping tomorrow, and the go to Y4J youth and do some dramas for them.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The big Update
It's kinda as if I don't have a blog anymore, but I'm sorry for those that actually read this. For some reason I just haven't been writing, but mostly because it feels as if there is so much stuff to write about. I'm not going to write a million page blog either, but I will write about life in general. Plus lots of people are already updated with things.
First off, It's already well off into the second half of the mission, and by some minor changed I believe it's going to be a really amazing second half.
We have had some team issues, well huge team issues that are now to an extent dealt with and getting better. Mostly with leadership styles and our own selfishness getting in the way. I'm not going to state everything that's happened, but I am going to say that it all happens for a reason. Just because we have difficulties does't mean we Arne't a productive team. Though it's has been rough we know that God is teaching us so much through it. We are learning on how to deal with things in a more biblical way. The more you read the whole chapter of James in the bible, things begin to make more sense and easier to deal with. There is some juicy stuff in that Chapter.
One portion of scripture we have been finding useful for out team is in 1 Peter 3:8-12.
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8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters.7 Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 9 Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will bless you for it. 10 For the Scriptures say,
"If you want to enjoy life
and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil
and your lips from telling lies.
11 Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,
and his ears are open to their prayers.
But the Lord turns his face
against those who do evil."
We had Danny from England come down to help us get out team in line and help us all deal with our issues. By all means, I'm not any better than anyone but I can say that I have been keeping my attitude in line and keeping my complaining to a minimum which has been a problem with the team. I have had tons of encouragement saying I'm doing a good job of that, and it makes me feel good. The whole team is getting better.
We have team goals too. 1) No complaining, and keeping our attitudes right 2) Hanging out with kids at schools more.
We also have personal Goals. Mine are: Having at least one God conversation with someone on the team once a day, because I care about people and it's important to know how people are doing. 2) Finding a new creative way to meet with God every week. 3) Maintaining a steady devotional life.
Dave and Erin decided to give us all a taste of leadership too. We all have turns to be the boss. We are in charge of everything, from planning the day and calling all the places we attend in a day, to grocery shopping. EVERYTHING. So far it's been pretty cool.
God told me a while ago that I need to start focusing more on me and my relationship with him instead of concerning myself about other peoples life than mine. Not saying that putting people before myself is a bad thing, but you have to draw the line when its taking away from what's most important in my life, Jesus.
We have been very fruitful on this island. We remain in prayer lots for this island to have a break through and see a harvest. We may not see results right off the bat, but we know in the long run Jesus will be present in people's life's. One thing that was said a while ago that really stuck with me was, " It's not our job to save people, but to tell them about Jesus". For some reason it hit me. God will call us to further actions to pray for people, or people will come to us, but our job is to see people hear the gospel. That's the most important thing in this life time and we need to get it through their heads. People may not know the importantance of what it is or what it means to them but one thing is sure, that Jesus is our everything. The Catholics here need to know and understand that it's about having a relationship with him. Yes there are a few differences, but its comes down to knowing the truth and accepting that. The choice is theirs. People say the don't really know if God exists and struggle with believing in him, but how can you believe in something if you don't have faith? Or have faith and not believe?
I just want to know God more and more! I want his knowledge, and him more in my life. I don't want to go home and go back to old ways, because I came here to show people Hope, but to be a changed person. I'm excited for that. This is not done yet, and there is still so much to happen.
So much has happened. This last previous week was amazing. We met this Guy named Sam at a bible study at the university a couple weeks ago. He is a great guy, He invited us to this youth group that was apparently close to where we live. A couple of us went, and literally it was right outside our place. It was at a building right next door. They have youth their every Saturday. They call it, Y4J ( youth For Jesus) We walk in to a melody of amazing worship. There was lots of kids, and we just worshiped. The band was so good. Once that was done we were randomly called up and asked to share who we were. Only 4 of us we there, but it was interesting how God gave us so much favour. We got to speak for 15 minutes. People loved us. Afterwards we hung out with a bunch of people that night. We were at Mcdonalds for hours and talked. They were amazing people. I felt as if we knew them forever, and they made me think of friends from home that reminded me of them. We got really close with them.
All week we attended this Lental talk conference called " what's pulling your strings?" it was so amazing. Great worship and a great speak all night. We had translators which was nice. We went all week. That week, the way I connected with God in a creative way was in the catholic church. We had to knell down on the kneelers and pray to God. They had music, but I felt Gods presence so strong. It was interesting because I had never done that before, but I took it as an opportunity to connect with God. It was all very similar to what I'm used to, but different at the same time. It really seemed all week that mostly everyone were Christians. It was just amazing. And all the people we hung out with all week are now like our family. They said we were a breath of fresh air for them and I think we encouraged them in so many different areas. Just to Know God more and dig into the word more, because that one thing we have noticed that people here don't usually read their bibles. Then we had a picnic with them on the weekend. So great, I'm excited to hang out with them more. Oh, and thanks for taking us out dancing guys J, so much fun.
Mel and I are the children on the team and just dance all over the place. The team expect the Mel and Kj Show everyday because we are just outrageous. LOL. I'm going to miss that once this is all over.
We have been going to sessions about Tunisia, and learning about their culture. Some people we hang out with used to live there, so we are being taught about Muslims and what they believe in. It's a blessing for Jonah to give us so much attention, when were only going to be gone 2 weeks. We leave April 21st-May 5th. We are traveling light, only pack packs and taking the train down the coast. God is going to do so much. I'm excited to ride on a camel. But I will talk more about this once we get closer.
Other things are just spending lots of times with new and old youth groups. We are growing closer to churches and still visiting new ones. We have written new dramas and done them in colleges on the island too. We have spoken to many prisoners and Showed them the love of God.
Amy and I got to our 1 year anniversary, though we all know it's almost double that but it was cool to get there officially <3>
I keep praying for Chad, because his surgery is at the end of the month and I pray for healing all the time. The whole team does. Everyone keep praying please! The Lord had big plans for him. And I prayed for more of God in his life. Jesus be with him!
Mostly God is showing me and preparing me for so much more. The battle has already been won, but we still need to fight. I finding the person God wants me to be. God had answered so many prayers so far, and people are being saved.
This week we have been taking the fairy to Gozo, which is like a 2 min ride. We have been at schools. It's a pretty island, but we will explore more on our last day. I feel so tight on that island, and it feels like your trapped. No wonder people want out of here.But it's been so great.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Valentines Day
It's been a long week, but quite a fantastic one if I don't mind saying.
I felt as if God was really just moving through the whole team this week, not saying he doesn't always, but I could really feel him this week. It's amazing what can happen when you ask the Holy Spirit to just move through you. For instance; we went to a troubled household, a place where girls go who have been abused and sexually assaulted, ect. We really got to minister to these girls, and you could tell they really needed it. They were a rowdy group of teenage girls, but it was to be expected. I really just wanted to love on these groups of girls, because I could tell they were really broken and needed to be loved. That's one of the most important things it talks about in the bible, to love on people just as they are. These girls just needed it. We did some dramas and just made a difference. And since it wasn't a school it was a better place where we could openly talk about Jesus. Lots of the girls had questions asking about God/Jesus that were really valid questions. We just testified what God has done in our life and how they can have what we have by just talking to him and asking him into their life. One girl wanted it. She was crying to us and telling us her story, and it was really sad but then we talked to her and she wanted Jesus. You could tell that she was talking about Marry at first, but we told her that its Jesus is the way. You could tell she needed him. She got bullied lots but she was a strong person. The important thing here is that she was saved that night. That's what ministry is about. We loved on these kids, and even if no one else asked God into their life that night, we know that we planted a seed and opened up their eyes huge, and it came down to love.
One of the nights this week we all just freely worshipped God in the main area where we eat. We just prayed a listened to worship. It was beautiful. We haven't worshipped like that outside of church like that since we left boot camp. It was wonderful. We just proclaimed to God everything we had and thanked him and listened to him. He taught me lots about confidence and more about obedience. He told me to pray for Erin and her migraines, and so I did. But then my biggest obstacle came, and it was to pray for a stranger. This man I have seen at the Sprachcaffe for a while now. He was a crippled man with arm braces. For days God told me to pray for him, but I was waiting for a good opportunity. God gave me that time, and I was pushed. I left the room and went for it. I didn't even know where he was but everything in me knew I needed to do it. I was scared, only I felt put on the spot. Then I found him, sitting at the bar near the lobby. Then I said " Lord Help me" and then man walked out. Eventually I had to go for it, and then I went up to him and introduced myself. God spoke through me, and it came down to me just asking him if I could pray for him, but he said no. I wasn't disappointed, because I had done what God asked me. I will probably have another opportunity to pray for him in the future, and hope it planted a seed in him life. I was bold.
Wednesday, we did some evangelism in Valetta (city behind walls). We met with the youth group and walked around. We split up and we just handed out books about Jesus that the River of Love church made, which was a vision the pastor had. So we handed them out to people and then prayed for some people and just got to know some too. It was a time to just be faithful to people. It was wonderful. Also, it helped the youth to step out of their comfort zone and talk to people too, but the Holy Spirit led everything. Great time.
The rest of the week consisted of lots of Jesus time, lots of the team fasting and just getting to know him better. The schools that week were awesome, and we got to reach out to them lots. Our speaks after the dramas are getting better and better. You can see that it's a huge eye opener for the kids.
We had a petizzi-eating contest one afternoon with Gaz, Ben and I. I only ate 5 of them nasty things, and Gaz won with eating over 10, and Ben puking after 9. BEST EVER!
Gaz went back to England Thursday night. Saturday was a day off, and I did literally nothing, but it was nice. Actually, Mel and I decided to go into our courtyard where all our bedroom windows face and build a little fire. It's a little jungle back there, but it was fun. We tried to catch Lizards too, but that failed.
Then we watched biggest loser and played Sims. LOL.
Today is Valentines Day, and Dave's birthday! BIG 38! We had heart pancakes and it was cute. We had 3 services today. The youth group at the River of Love was great; we did dramas and hung out with the kids. They range from 14-25. Then another adult service after the youth service at the River of Love. Then after that we went out for dinner at this place called Abracabobra, a Turkish place.
We got home and did our valentines day stuff. The boys sung, " You are my fire" to the girls with a guitar, and made a cute card for everyone with messages. Then the girls sung a song they wrote that was super cute that I recorded. I love them. Then they brought us into the room and had candles everywhere, and a table with personal cards and our favorite Maltese Pop beside it. It was the best.
Then a yummy chocolate cake for Dave's birthday.
What a cute night.
I hope Amy liked her card I made, lol. I love you Hun, and I hope you have a wonderful day. You are very special to me, and I love you so much, even more then chocolate cake ;) You are my Valentines, no matter what. And Mom, I love you lots too.
Tomorrow we are hanging out. Were going to Carnival to check everything out. It's this yearly tradition were they have a bunch of everything going on. They have shows and cultural floats and activities. You can dress up too. But basically it's over a couple day period. I'm excited to check it out. It's like a big get to do, kind of like Stampede but in a different way. LOL. So that will be cool.
I'm praying for you Chad, and I love you so much. I hope your surgery goes well, and I want you to know the Lord isn't done with you. Your cancer will be gone, and you will heal by Jesus. He has a plan and a purpose for you, don't give up. Have faith. I love you.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Gone 1 month
We went to our first non-private school. It was a school that was an American School. It had boys and girls, and they were from all over the world. Some from Canada and US, and then from all over Europe and stuff. It was a really cool mix. And the cool part was, the school was only a block away from where were staying. We got there and we did our main show, and we had really little space but we made it work. We did some small dramas and then some games. It was a great group of kids, and they were all like 14-15 year olds, but seriously I thought they were all like 17, they were really mature. It was nice to have a group that really listened to us and really enjoyed what they saw. And because they were mostly all foreigners so it was easier to connect.
At the end we got talking and we told them where we are staying and most of them said they go their everyday after school and chill. Then we decided that we would hang out one day. Collectively we all decided to hang out Saturday at 1pm. They were going to meet us at our place. So we were excited to hang out with them.
Then we had lots of time before the evening to chill and hang out. OH, and I forgot to mention, a guy named Gaz flew down from London to hang out for a week. He was a guy who was on Life Force a couple years ago, and also the Son of the lady I stayed with In Walsal. He is a great guy, so he is tagging along with us.
That night we went to this family's house for youth group. They were a great group of people. The house was like a castle on the inside, it was so nice. We had pizza and hung out. Their family has been all over, and they are just following Gods command. This youth group is part of their vision. The one daughter is the same age, and she rocked the sweetest Afro ever. We will hang with them again im sure.
I woke up sick; not impressed. Had some breakfast and hung out till 1. I was really excited to hang out with the youth. It would give us the opportunity to get to know the kids more and just love on them, and minister to them at any opportunity. 8 of us went, and the rest went to Gozo, which is the island like 40 min away from Malta. We showed up and all together we were rolling 17 people deep! It was so funny. Not everyone from the class came, but the ones that wanted to come. We decided to take the bus to the other side of the island and check out the cliffs. We had to hide this dog in a bag to get him on the bus, it was funny. The busses are really cheap too, like 47 pents. Or you could buy a day pass, but you had to be in the same zone, and we weren't going to be. It was a good bus ride and it was really pretty. I stopped and realized where I was and how beautiful it was and the chance of a lifetime it actually was.
We got off in Mdina and went to the best petizzi place on the island; they were pretty great. Then we begun to walk to the cliffs. It ended being an hour walk from where we were. It was a nice day out and rolling 17 of us was so fun. We got to know everyone so great and talk with everyone. This one girl was like our tour guide and she knew everything about everything. The kids here are so free to do whatever and explore. It's not like they can really go anywhere else. They all go to the clubs on the weekends and they are under age too. I don't know how they get in, but I guess everyone does it. They want us to go dancing with them. I'm excited to talk to them more about our mission and how Jesus had made a difference in our life, because I know they can see that were different and I want to make a difference in they're life. One step at a time.
The cliffs were so pretty, the best place I have seen so far. The sun was right on the water and it was really windy and the view was amazing. It was well worth the walk and the adventure. You get to do that to often, I had a blast.
I was trying not to let me being sick slow me down either.
We took a bus back instead of walking, and then caught another bus to get back home. We got to know them so much, and we will all hang out so soon im sure because they hang around where we live.
By the end of the day I was feeling really gross.
Woke up, feeling like death, but I had drugs to help. We went to a new church today. It was really nice. We had headsets to listen too with a lady translating the service for us, it was interesting. But before the service we spend time in prayer at tables for different things. Then went home, ate and go ready for youth.
Youth was fun as usual, and I was really tired. I have all day felt the spirit so hard and I was worshiping with all my heart and just reading my bible and God was speaking to me lots. It was a great day.
Then I skyped with Amy and Mom, it was cute. I miss you guys, lots. I miss you and love you lots Amy J.
Now im downloading the biggest loser on itunes.
Monday we will probably get to sleep in because we don't have a school in the morning, lets hope. I want to sleep in, but we may have to get up, and then were going to a troubled girls school in the evening.
Also, were doing a group Bread and water fast. So just bread and water, LOL. I'm excited, because I need some intense Jesus time.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
3 weeks gone
So this last week went really great. We got to go to more schools all week.
Your never sure what to expect everytime we go to another school because every group of kids are different. This week we got really great responses and kids really liked us. Well its not normal for them to have a team from Canada come take them out of class to watch some drama and play games, so of course they like it. But it's our opertunity to share with them our faith and offer them hope, but also teach them some life lessons for their age ranges. We have been getting gmore confisdent with speaking after drama's and sharing our heart with the kids. I pray that it's always God speaking through me. Its best to engage them and be real with them. Telling personal stories and sharing that aspect with them makes them more interested. Last week we had lots of kids we stayed for a long time to talk to us, and asked us so many questions and even being interesting in LifeForce and the street invaders team in the summer, so that shows that Gods ansawering our prayers. They love us so much that they don't want us to leave and they are basically crawling on us and just wanting to hang out. Most of them are old enough to meet us places to hang out too. It's great.
We had a meeting with Rita, our coordinator this week for her to tell us how were doing.
She told us things we can work on and things to be more aware of. Lots of it was useful, but she tried explaining to us to sometimes tone down what we talk about. Our focuss is to spread the love of God, and we have the freedom to do that, so we can't completely stop that all together and completely focuss on life lessons, because that's not our purpose. I understand we can't do a ton of preaching because that will lose their interest. Because mostly everyone is Catholic, it's good that we can express to them that it's about a relationship, and they get that message by what we say and what show in our dramas. So it's about balance. But that not our whole ministry; our ministry is to spread the gospel all over, and be the church. So we hang with the youth groups and we go on prayer walks and listen to where God wants us to go. We our starting to do more outreach too. Everything will come in time. But God gave me a slap across the face because ei wasn't spending enough time with him, so I need to start doing that because he misses that and so do I. need to stop getting caught up in everything else, because team life isn't everything. I love him so much. He is speaking to me clear and showing me lots of cool things, and I finally feel im starting my new chapter with him. I have been praying lots about after im done with Lifeforce, but it's still unclear but he had been showing me climpses of things which is cool.
Im praying lots for everyone back at home, and here as-well. The Lord is not done yet, and it's amazing so far.
I have been praying for the gift of language, because I think it would be cool to understand Maltese, but I guess I could learn. Lots of people speak English, so that's not a big problem, but I want to learn some. Rita is a big help when we need her to translate.
We have been pretty blessed with our free time, but its almost to much free time. It will get better once we have more on our schedule. But now we just sit around too much. We are praying more as a team and doing worship which is good.
I'm also loving our services we attend.
The River of love is a fantastic church with a great youth program. We attend there Saturday night services, and the Sunday youth. We are hanging out lots with the youth and getting to know them a lot better. We have been doing lots with them, and its great. I can hardly wait for the youth retreat were going on with them. They need a new building, so we have been praying lots for that because its getting really big.
The other church we go to on Sunday morning is my favourite. It's a very big space, but not enough people. They are praying for a harvest. The worship and spirit you feel in that place is so great. I love the goose-bumps I get from listening to the people speak. The people at that church are so friendly and welcoming. It's so amazing.
We have explored lots more of the island too. We went to the beach the other day, not to far from where we live. Its one of the best beaches to go swim at. And it's an actual sand beach too. Erin, Dave. Charla and Keegan and I all went down there. It started to rain, but we all shed some layers and went and ran in the waves and got rained on. BEST MOMENT EVER! And the view was fantastic, I don't even think a picture could describe it. Im excited to swim in it.
Well tomorrow is my day off, so I need to figure out what I want to do.
Plus, im loving Skype. It's the best way to stay connected with the close ones, and it's a free and easy way to talk. I even got to talk to Grandma the other day over speaker phone ( talk about being cheap) LOL. I love it.
That's all for now. I will upload pictures soon.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Living it good....
So it's been a interesting week for sure. God is just raining down so hard and it's so fantastic. I'm learning now to just look for the best in every situation and to glorify God all the time. So before Wednesday we just got ready for our first school we went to. We learned a couple new Drama's from Danny, but then he left Monday afternoon. They were neat dramas, and really funny. So we practiced lots for those. The rest of the time we explored the island, and got used to the roads. We have 2 vehicles that we have for our whole time. It's nice because then we have more freedom to go places, and get around. They drive on the opposite of the road, just as they do in London, and all cars drive on the left side too. It's funny watching Dave + Erin drive. One day we just spend the day walking around and getting to know a certain area. Saint Pauls is really cool, and very beautiful. We have gotten so many good days of weather, so walking around is is glorious. We walked along the road that's right along the ocean. There is lots of places to take pictures of, and lots of neat shops. There are so many Pestitzie places all over the island and they are so cheap to buy but probably not very good for you. Im trying to be careful with money and buying food, even though everything is very cheap, I know it will add up fast. Walking around is the best thing ever, and once you find a nice place to sit and just capture the moment- it's gold.
We checked about getting internet sticks. They are very expensive. It was like 89 Euros just to get the stick alone, plus the cost of the actually plan per month which is another 25 Euro. I would be splitting the cost with Ben and Chelsea, but it's only for 7 gig of internet a month and it would be hard to balance that our. So we figure out that it would be cheaper and more efficient to just buy internet at the SprachCaffe at the place were staying. To buy the 40 Euro plan, you get like 33 hours of internet, which is plenty. Or we could walk down to Potville and go to the Mcdonalds and get free Wi-Fi, but that's to much effort. Everyone now is caught up on sleep. The hours for some stores here are weird. They close in the early afternoon because they go have naps. Which I could nap when Im at work! But the people here wake up early, have naps and then say up late. But the whole team have taken advantages of naps. You just get tired when you're here, but it feels nice.
So our first day of working in the school was great. It was an all girls school, and we did a bunch of dramas and people spoke after dramas. The girls really enjoyed our time with them. Some of them had a crush on Nathan which was so funny. But we tried to show them that Jesus is alive and well, and having a relationship with them is what he longs for. Though most places are catholic on the island, we have the freedom to talk about Jesus in schools. Not that it's going to change everyones conceptions on Jesus and God, but we never know who its really speaking too. Our point is just ot change their hearts and love them as they are. Lots of the drama's have life lessons they can take from too, like Peer Pressure, Acceptance, ect. These kids come from all over the places, and we just have to love them and show them we care. Some kids are so desperate for any bit hope. You can tell when some kids are really showing interest and it really stirring something in their heart. We didn't need a translator which was nice, because that takes a long time to have to do that, but lots of dramas are to music. It's becoming good practice speaking in front of people, and we all will get better as time goes by. We want God to speak through us. ITS SO EXCITING TO JUST GLORIFY GOD, AND SHOW THEM WHO JESUS IS!!!!!! I love it, so much.
Today was an all boys school. It was a school where kids have problems at home and stuff. This was a really good opertunity to reach out to these kids. The boys responded different then the girl, but that's okay, We can tell the difference too, even within the first group of kids to the second, because we have to sessions every day.
Some drama's are more serious than other ones, but I just pray that the Holy spirit would just fill that place and that it would change the hearts of every kid. They all loved it so much, and we had a chance to talk with of them after. Today we all felt that these kids needed Jesus more than ever, because some of them were so broken, but were going back to that school. We play fun drama games to engage the kids more, and we have lots of fun. It's great to see the smile on their faces.
Today we all split up and went a prayer walk. We needed to connect more with God as a team. Mel and I just walked around and let God guide us. We talked with some guy, and told him that Jesus loves him. Even that is enough to just change someone's life. Who knows, that conversation can become part of their testimony later on.
Then we just went to the water and just prayer and looked over God beauty, it was wonderful.
Tonight we are having home-made pizzas because it's Grady's 20th birthday.
And I have started running again, and running along the ocean is the most amazing thing ever!!!!!
Along with… I really pray that God is going to Continue to show signs to you and show himself faithful in your life. I love you, and I know you will be set free. To: KC.
Ps. I miss you lots, but Im happy with the way the Lord is working in you.
And I love you lots Grandma, thanks for all your prayers.


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|Marshfield, Wisconsin
Brick storefronts on Central Avenue, some built shortly after the fire of 1887
Location of Marshfield in Wood County
and Marathon County, Wisconsin.
|Coordinates: 44°40?N 90°11?W / 44.667°N 90.183°WCoordinates: 44°40?N 90°11?W / 44.667°N 90.183°W
|United States
|Wood, Marathon
|o Total
|13.48 sq mi (34.91 km2)
|o Land
|13.46 sq mi (34.86 km2)
|o Water
|.02 sq mi (.05 km2)
|1,286 ft (392 m)
|Population (2010)[3]
|o Total
|o Estimate (2016)[4]
|o Density
|185.75/sq mi (71.72/km2)
|Time zone
|Central (CST) (UTC-6)
|o Summer (DST)
|Area code(s)
|FIPS code
|GNIS feature ID
Marshfield is a city in Wood County and Marathon County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 10, Highway 13 and Highway 97. The largest city in Wood County, its population was 19,118 at the 2010 census.[6] Of this, 18,218 were in Wood County, and 900 were in Marathon County. The city is part of the United States Census Bureau's Marshfield-Wisconsin Rapids Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Wood County (2010 population: 74,749). The portion of the city in Marathon County is part of the Wausau Metropolitan Statistical Area.
In 1851 and 1853, when the area was still forested, surveyors working for the U.S. government marked all the section corners in the 6 by 6 miles (9.7 by 9.7 km) square which now includes Marshfield, Hewitt, and Cameron, working on foot with compass and chain.[7][8] When done, the deputy surveyor filed this general description:
This Township is nearly all Dry land, There being no Swamp of consequence in it. There being to much clay & rocks in it. Particularly that part which contains Fir & Hemlock. The surface is rough & uneven(?) and rather to flat for anything but meadow. There is some good Pine it but to much scattering to make it an object. The Township is well watered with small streams but none of them are of sufficient size for Milling purposses. The streams are lined with Alder & many of them producing good hay. There are no improvements in this Township.[9]
Marshfield was settled much later than many surrounding towns. DuBay started his trading post 40 miles (64 km) east on the Wisconsin River around 1818.[10] A sawmill was built at Nekoosa in 1832.[11] A sawmill was built at Neillsville around 1847.[12] The first building at Marshfield came in 1872.[13] The city was named for John Marshfield, one of the original owners of land in the area.[14]
In 1872 the Wisconsin Central Railway was building the leg of its line from Stevens Point through the forest to what would become Colby, heading north for Lake Superior. The railway needed a supply depot between those two towns, and Marshfield was about midway. At the railroad's request, Louis Rivers, his wife and child, and his brother Frank came to the area and started cutting an opening in the forest. They built a two-room log hotel at what is now the corner of Depot and Chestnut streets, with bunks in the west room and tables, benches, bar and store in the east room. That crude building between the stumps was the first permanent structure in Marshfield.[13]
The first industry was a stave and spoke factory located near the railroad.[15] In 1878 William H. Upham, a "Yankee" migrant of English descent from Massachusetts and later governor of Wisconsin,[16] built a sawmill near the railway, with a millpond. By 1885 he had added a general store, a planing mill, a furniture factory and a flour and feed mill. Other businesses started, too: an alcohol factory, hotels, saloons, stores, newspapers, blacksmith, and a milliner. There were also churches and schools. The city was incorporated in 1883.[17] By 1885 the population exceeded 2,000, ranging from the Uphams in their fine Italianate homes to laborers living in shacks along the railroad.[13]
In 1887, a fire struck. On June 27, after a dry three weeks, fire broke out among the drying piles in the Upham mill's lumberyard, ignited by a spark from a train. The fire spread, consuming the sawmill and flour mill, and headed south into homes and the business district. Men tried to stop the inferno, even dynamiting stores to create a fire break, but the updraft lifted embers and dropped them onto more buildings. When it was over, 250 buildings were destroyed, but no lives were lost. The next day, Upham announced he would rebuild his businesses. Neighbors in Stevens Point, Spencer and Wisconsin Rapids sent trainloads of supplies. The city ruled that buildings on Central should henceforth be built from brick,[13] even though Marshfield had been largely built on wealth generated by lumber.
The late 1800s saw a burst of railroad building. In 1872 the Wisconsin Central built the first line through town. In 1887 Upham Manufacturing started a line south from town to haul logs from Cameron and Richfield. In 1890 a line to Neillsville was built. In 1891 a line was built from Centralia (now Wisconsin Rapids), another was built to Greenwood, and a third from Wausau to Marshfield came from the north. In 1901 a second line was built from Wisconsin Rapids to Marshfield. In 1903 38 passenger trains stopped daily in Marshfield.[18] So many tracks intersected in the community that Marshfield was nicknamed "Hub City".
The hub was also agricultural. Dairying began to organize as cheese factories started up, such as the one at Nasonville in 1885. Roddis and then Blum Brothers made wooden cheese boxes in Marshfield. By 1921 the Blum plant was making 3,500 boxes a day.[19] In 1907 the first cold storage plant was built in town, to store local cheese before shipping it by rail to larger markets.[20] Ice cream factories followed,[21] and processing of eggs, chickens, and liquid milk. In 1923 a spokesman for the Soo Line Railroad said that Marshfield shipped more dairy products than any other city in the United States.[19]
St. Joseph's hospital began with six beds in 1890. Operated by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, it offered early health insurance. Lumbermen could pay a flat rate, and in exchange St. Joseph's would care for them in case of injury. In 1916, six local doctors formed a group practice clinic in the second story of the Thiel building downtown, calling themselves Marshfield Clinic.[22]
German immigrants made up two thirds of Marshfield's population in the 1890s. One of the two early newspapers, Die Demokrat, was published in German.[23] Many had family back in Germany as World War I approached, and had mixed sympathies.[24] In one of Marshfield's old Victorian houses, a once-hidden paper-hanger's signature boasts, "...1917, when the Germans licked the World."[25] Feelings were again mixed during World War II.[26] In the summer of 1945, 243 German POWs were brought in to fill a labor shortage at the canning factory north of the current Wildwood Park.[27]
Wood-working and building continued long after the pines were cut. During World War II, Roddis Lumber and Veneer, which produced plywood and other composites, was "the Allies' largest pre-fabricator of wood for Liberty ships".[] Felker Brothers also produced components for the Liberty ships. The Frey brothers started building Rollohomes in 1947, and were followed by other manufacturers of mobile and modular homes.[28] With consolidation of dairy farms and the late-2000s recession, some of these industries have contracted, the medical complex has expanded.[]Roehl Transport has also become a large enterprise.[29][30] Around 2011 three new plants opened on the east side of town to process sand for hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells.[31]
Marshfield is located at 44.6649, -90.1760, sitting on a low ridge called the Marshfield moraine by geologists.[32]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.48 square miles (34.91 km2), of which 13.46 square miles (34.86 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[33]
The Köppen climate classification subtype for the climate of Marshfield is "Dfb". (Warm Summer Continental Climate).[34]
|Climate data for Marshfield, Wisconsin
|Average high °F (°C)
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|Average precipitation inches (mm)
|Source: Weatherbase [35]
As of the census of 2010,[3] there were 19,118 people, 8,777 households, and 4,995 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,420.4 inhabitants per square mile (548.4/km2). There were 9,516 housing units at an average density of 707.0 per square mile (273.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.
There were 8,777 households of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.78.
The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
As of the census of 2000,[37] there were 18,800 people, 8,235 households, and 4,866 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,477.9 people per square mile (570.7/km2). There were 8,617 housing units at an average density of 677.4 per square mile (261.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.12% White, 0.39% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.38% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.
There were 8,235 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 22.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,248, and the median income for a family was $50,498. Males had a median income of $31,848 versus $23,745 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,965. About 3.7% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
The Marshfield School District consists of Madison, Grant, Lincoln, Nasonville, and Washington elementary schools, Marshfield Middle School, and Marshfield High School. In 2014 the Washington Post ranked Marshfield High School as the second most challenging school in Wisconsin; having a four-year graduation rate of 99%, average ACT score of 23.8, and Advanced Placement (AP courses) numbering 29.[38]
Marshfield parochial schools include Trinity Lutheran School (K-8), Immanuel Lutheran School (pre-K-8), and Columbus Catholic Schools. The latter is a pre-K-12 system consisting of St. John the Baptist Primary School, Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School, Columbus Catholic Middle School, and Columbus Catholic High School.
The University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County and Mid-State Technical College - Marshfield Campus are located in Marshfield.
Marshfield has a local community arts facility, Chestnut Center for the Arts, and is the home of the New Visions Art Gallery, located in the Marshfield Clinic. The Vox Concert Series brings music performers from across the country to Marshfield.[] In addition, the local UW campus hosts artists in its art gallery.
Marshfield Public Library, located downtown, offers adult and children's programs.
The Marshfield Clinic system provides health care for much of northern Wisconsin. It operates residency programs in dermatology, internal medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine-pediatrics, dentistry, and surgery, as well as a transitional year of residency. In addition, fellowships are offered in internal medicine and palliative medicine. The Marshfield Clinic also hosts medical and physician assistant students for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and provides medical education, clinical experiences, and rotations. Marshfield Clinic sponsors the Security Health Plan of Wisconsin.[]
Marshfield Medical Center (Marshfield, Wisconsin), the only hospital in Marshfield, serves as a tertiary care center for much of northern Wisconsin. It is part of the Marshfield Clinic Health System.
Sign on Wisconsin Highway 13
A portion of the Marshfield Central Avenue Historic District


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While we don't know how long after the flood that the grandchildren were born, but we know who they were. Cush is the son of Ham, and grandson of Noah.
"And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan." – Genesis 10:6
As the sons of Ham began to spread out from "the land of Ham", it is Cush that settles the area currently known as Sudan. It is here that Cush begins to have sons that will also eventually spread out to other areas.
The Sons of Cush (Genesis 10:7-8)
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I'm now making a concerted effort to go back and forth between the small pieces and my old, larger format. It's really nice to see these plates with flowers on the scale I first intended.
Monday, April 16, 2007
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A new codeshare agreement, effective from February 1, 2010, enables Turkish Airlines to use its code "TK" on domestic flights operated in Spain by Spanair.
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A smattering of life with marriage, kids, home schooling, Down Syndrome and how we're 'handling' it all. Right.
Friday, February 17, 2012
*forgot to mention that I STILL don't know how to imbed a video into this blog so FYI, the link is to the book trailer.
I remember reading Kelle's blog post about the birth of her second daughter, Nella, while we were still in Mexico. A friend had sent it to me. I can't exactly remember the context but timing wise, I'm guessing it was when we were expecting our 4th baby, because I can remember exactly where I was sitting while I read it. Cried buckets. Beautiful post. Had nothing to do with me though.
Little did I know.
That baby we lost to a miscarriage in April. That year we wound up not being able to return to the mission field. Seemed like doors shut right and left and we wound up back in Washington. Not in my plan, people.
Then Alan found a job. Great, but that meant we really WERE going to be here. Then in January, we found out we were expecting again. Excited but nerve wracking. Every day was filled with some moments (fleeting for the most part) of dread of the possibility of losing another baby, but as each week passed, that eased. All along fetal testing was recommended but finally, I said it won't matter and that was the end of it. Then at 18 weeks we had our high level ultrasound because of my age. Everything checked out fine except for one element on the baby's heart. It wasn't a huge deal and no other 'markers' for anything scary were showing up. We declined an amnio and off we went. The rest of the pregnancy went like clock work and life moved on.
October 4th, 2011 at 9:31 am Charlotte arrived. Gorgeous, crying, and big. As I looked at her though, some red flag went up. She looked so much like Janelle but her face seemed a little 'off'. I remember asking Alan over and over again if she was okay.
When they handed her to me, she was wrapped up like a babushka and I remember thinking that was odd how covered up she was. I couldn't seem to get her unwrapped. I chalked it up to the way things were done now-a-days in the medical field. It'd been 10 years since I'd had a newborn and frankly, all that was a blur.
Several hours went by and finally a pediatrician came in and checked over Charlotte. When the words 'Down Syndrome' came out of her mouth something inside me cracked. It was so strange. I had been concerned that something wasn't right but HONESTLY, Down Syndrome never even entered my mind until she said that. All the sudden things clicked into place. Something like a puzzle piece finally fitting after working to shift the angles - only that wasn't the picture I'd expected.
I remember feeling like two people. On the one side, the mother who feels like life is suddenly over. The other side - knowing that it will be fine and we will love her. Postpartum hormones are a rather sucky roller coaster.
Other details began happening and crashing around us but that is for another day.
As we came home and began living and processing things, several people sent me Kelle's blog post again. I re-read it with raw context now.
*PSA: IF you're going to read that in the middle of the night, postpartum, scared spitless, sleep deprived, and feeling lousy, you may want to bring a box of Kleenex to bed with you instead of using the sheets to mop yourself up with. :/ *
That was messy. Some element of me felt irritated with myself of how casually I'd read it before. Cried, sympathized - but it felt cheap compared to how I was reading it now - as a mother of a newborn with Down Syndrome. She does a beautiful job of 'letting it all hang out' for a bit. Then you get to watch the rest of the story unfolding and for me, with a new sweet one on the verge of a road I'd never even thought I'd take and shadowy places ahead, it has been a bit of a promise. Every day I grow a little more grateful to those who've written their stories.
We are working on blooming. We've accepted the reality of our lives for the here and now. I will say with all honesty that we are still working on rejoicing in it continually. We are gaining glimpses of the great joy that there can be in each day. There IS great Charlotte Joy in the midst of Down Syndrome.
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Again, thank you, Faith, for sharing your journey with us. It has meant a great deal to me!ReplyDelete
That last photo of you and Charlotte is breathtakingly beautiful! She just looks so utterly content with her mama.ReplyDelete
Thank you for a glimpse inside the reality of life. Praying for you and all that God has planned for you and your family. {{{HUGS}}}ReplyDelete
Love it! :)ReplyDelete
Love the continued glimples into what you guys are going through, and the pics of each of you with Charlotte are adorable. My goodness, the kids are getting big! Can't wait to see all of you the middle of March, the Lord willing.ReplyDelete
I can't pass by and say nothing, but I have no words that are fit.ReplyDelete
My heart goes out to you? Well...that sounds so trivial in comparison to what I'm feeling.
But my heart DOES go out to you, as you walk a road I haven't traveled.
May blogs like Kelle's and real life friends be sources of grace for you, as you go.
I feel like I got nuttin'.
But I WISH I had somethin'.
Know what I mean?
Sending you love, because...that's all I've got.
I read this the other day and didn't know what to say. Just want to tell you that I feel special that I have been a part of even just the tiniest piece of your story, just meeting one day out of thousands.ReplyDelete
I remember reading Kelle's blog post as well, and bawling my eyes out. I don't even know how I stumbled on it back then, but it stuck with me, and I desperately wished I had bookmarked it when I heard about you and Charlotte, because I knew it would be an encouragement to you.
And so I am so happy to know that you've already read it, and been blessed by it! And delighted that Kelle has put her story into a book. Her transparency is a blessing to all mothers traveling a journey they didn't anticipate. That's why it blessed me, even though our "special need" is a different flavor. You still deal with all the same feelings.
Love to you, and your precious, beautiful family!
:-) Christa
You are gifted Faith ~ and I am trusting in the One who gave you that gift. That one day, a momma will read your blog, and her heart will be touched because of your words. You are real, you are honest, you are gracious, you are Faith. You are filled with His love, and you give it away so freely. You are treasured.ReplyDelete


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ChiBama Politics – The Turd Reich
First Obama got rid of Inspector General Walpin for doing his job. Now, Michelle Malkin is reporting the EPA may get rid of its internal review office. So much for checks and balances!
EPA whistleblower's office on the chopping block
By Michelle Malkin • August 26, 2009 10:51 AM
Over the past two months, I've chronicled the plight of EPA whistleblower Alan Carlin at the hands of Team Obama's dissent-stiflers.
My friends at the Competitive Enterprise Institute first blew the lid on the story and continue to monitor the war on EPA watchdogs.
The latest development? EPA may get rid of a key internal review office that has provided too many inconvenient truths:
Following a whistleblower report that criticized a global warming rule, the Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly considering shutting down the agency office in which the critical report originated.
Dr. Alan Carlin, the senior analyst whose report EPA unsuccessfully tried to bury, worked in EPA's National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE). According to a story in last Friday's Inside EPA, the agency is now considering shutting that office down….Continue Reading
ChiBama Politics – We Get To Say Who's We!
Speaking of Obama's Ideas about Checks and Balances – this comes from World Net Daily:
Obama wants to appoint his own 'whistleblowers'
Democrats push to give prez power over Federal Reserve
Posted: August 25, 2009
9:13 pm Eastern
By Drew Zahn
A bill sponsored by Democrats in Congress would make several U.S. inspectors general currently appointed by federal agency heads presidential appointees instead, including the inspector general keeping an eye on the Federal Reserve.
The inspectors general, or IGs, are independent investigators charged with rooting out government waste and fraud in their respective federal agencies. Roughly half of the watchdogs are already appointed by the president upon Senate confirmation, while the other half are appointed by agency chiefs.
An editorial published in the Washington Times over the weekend blasted the plan to convert five more IGs to presidential picks:
"Such a move would undermine independent oversight of large parts of the federal bureaucracy," the editorial stated. "These changes would only serve to further politicize these positions."
The editorial added, "Now is not a wise time to remove independent review of the government leviathan."
H.R. 885, known as the Improved Financial and Commodity Markets Oversight and Accountability Act, would make five inspectors general – those overseeing the Federal Reserve, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the National Credit Union Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation – presidential appointees.
Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., sponsored H.R. 885 earlier this year and was joined by 37 other representatives, most of whom are also Democrats. The bill has passed the House and now awaits its companion legislation, S. 1354, sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., to be passed through the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The five people currently serving as the inspectors general in question fired off a letter last month Connecticut's Sen. Joe Lieberman, who chairs the Senate committee considering the bill, arguing the move would "seriously disrupt the continuity of operations and risk undermining our effectiveness."
The Times reports Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, who also sits on the Senate committee and is a long-time ardent supporter of the role of the independent investigators, is backing the concerned IGs and has placed a hold on the legislation.
Obama's controversial connection to IGs
Supporters of H.R. 885 have argued that IGs appointed by the president, rather than the agency heads, will enable the IGs to be more independent and capable of investigating the agencies. Furthermore, they've argued, there's no need to fear that presidential appointment will lead to undue politicization, since the watchdogs won't be investigating the White House.
The Times editorial, however, argues too many people in powerful positions beholden to the president undermines the independent spirit of the IG role:
"As appointees, IGs serve at the will of the president and investigate operations directed by other presidential appointees," the Times states. "Surely, at a time when the president and Congress are planning massive expansions in government power, some political leverage would be gained by further politicizing these jobs."
And as WND has reported, President Obama has already come under fire for allegedly canning an IG who crossed him politically.…Continue Reading
Obamanistas – Obama Meddles In Honduras!
Honduras to hold elections on November 29, 2009 and U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa puts hold on issuing visas to Hondurans. Honduras says screw you because it was not a coup. Zelaya broke the law! Where was Obama when he could have chosen to aid the good guys, the Iranians protesting election fraud? Obamanista CRAP!
Honduras to hold presidential election on Nov. 29
Submitted by admin4 on 26 August 2009 – 1:49pm.
By RIA Novosti,
Mexico : Presidential elections will be held in Honduras on November 29, even if they are not internationally recognized, the country's interim leader told a delegation from the Organization of American States.
"No matter what, presidential elections in Honduras will be held on November 29," Roberto Micheletti said. "It does not matter if they are recognized by the international community or not."
The delegation, comprising the foreign ministers of Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, and Jamaica, led by OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza, arrived in the Central American country on Monday to seek a solution to the current political crisis.
Costa Rican Foreign Minister Bruno Stagno said the mission had failed to persuade Micheletti to accept a 12-point plan devised by Costan Rican President Oscar Arias. Under the plan, ousted Honduran leader Manuel Zelaya would return to his post, while Micheletti would return to his pre-coup post of parliamentary speaker.
The Honduran military arrested Zelaya on June 28, the day polls were due to open for a nonbinding referendum on extending the non-renewable, four-year presidential term of office, and flew him to Costa Rica.
The plan, known as the San Jose Accord, also offers a full amnesty for those who ousted the president, and suggests holding presidential elections in the country one month earlier than scheduled.
The interim leader also said that his country could survive a possible economic embargo.
"We are sure that the country can get by without your support," he said.…Continue Reading
And from Reuters:
U.S. limits visas in Honduras, stepping up pressure
By Arshad Mohammed and Anthony Boadle
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Tuesday it would temporarily restrict the issuing of U.S. visas in Honduras, raising pressure on the government that took power after a June 28 coup to step down.
The State Department, which has repeatedly condemned the military coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya, said that from Wednesday it would only provide visa services to potential immigrants and emergency cases at its embassy in Tegucigalpa….
The de facto government, which has resisted pressure from Western hemisphere governments and international bodies to reinstate Zelaya, vowed on Tuesday to stick to a plan to hold a presidential election in November, even if other countries don't recognize the result.
"There will be elections whether they are recognized or not," the country's caretaker leader Roberto Micheletti told foreign ministers from the region on a visit with Organization of American States chief Jose Miguel Insulza.
They included ministers from Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
Micheletti said his country could survive any economic sanctions imposed over his refusal to allow Zelaya's return.
"We are not afraid of anyone's embargo," Micheletti told the ministers. "This country can get by without your support."
The Honduran crisis has divided Washington. Earlier this month, 16 Democratic Congressmen wrote to Obama urging him to freeze the assets of coup leaders. But a group of Republican senators has sought to hold up confirmation of State Department appointments due to the administration's support for Zelaya, an ally of Venezuela's leftist president Hugo Chavez.…Continue Reading
I applaud the Government in Honduras for standing up to power and not letting their Constitution be trampled upon by Zelaya and Obama.
Obama's Disdain For U. S. Constitution, Flag and Religion –
Western States with backbone leading fight to protect their rights under the Tenth Amendment!
State prepares to challenge U.S. gun laws
'This is an issue where the federal government has no business'
Posted: August 25, 2009
By Bob Unruh
Supporters of a first-of-a-kind law in Montana that declared weapons or ammunition made and kept in Montana were exempt from federal rules are preparing for a court challenge to the federal government's insistence it will regulate those items.
The Montana Shooting Sports Association and the Second Amendment Foundation have formed a strategic alliance with plans to litigate over the Montana Firearms Freedom Act.
The bill was passed by the 2009 Montana Legislature and signed into law by Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer. …Continue Reading


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Thursday, April 01, 2004
Hey Cupie? What's that Gray Shit Seeping Out Of Your Ears?
My hotmail went *poof*, anything I didn't save to my computer went buh-bye, gimme some of that Gmail, fast. Bank pays to reprints checks a second time, I don't have to eat them now, whew. Cupiespew.com purchased, Movable Type enroute (Pie, I'm going to need your help on this one). Compaq Computer, dying a slow death (again) it crashed in new way today, twice. Tomorrow, taxes and I better do it quick before this piece of shit dies for the last time. Preparation for staff meeting, getting there, not done yet, argh. Long, hot bath time, movie, book and I'm spent. Have a loverly evening.
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It is possible no one understands how important a quarterback is to an NFL team's success as completely as Bobby Wade.
The Vikings' wide receiver is playing his sixth NFL season. And he has been in a regular-season huddle with 17 quarterbacks.
It is possible no one understands how important a quarterback is to an NFL team's success as completely as Bobby Wade.
The Vikings' wide receiver is playing his sixth NFL season. And he has been in a regular-season huddle with 17 quarterbacks.
There undoubtedly is a correlation between the number of quarterbacks Wade has worked with and the success his teams have had. Wade never has finished a season on a team with a winning record.
"It tells me a lot of things," Wade says. "First and foremost, that is the No. 1 position you need to have to win a championship, or even to be able to win games and compete. And it's the toughest position to play."
Wade often dreams of what it would be like to play with a premium quarterback over a long period of time.
"You watch guys like Peyton Manning make players like Ben Utecht and Dallas Clark," Wade says. "He makes those guys great because they are similar to me. They run to their spots, get open and catch the ball. It would be great to be able to play with a guy like that.
"But I love the experience I've had because it has helped me be more resilient and understand the game more."
Here are Wade's comments on each of the quarterbacks he has played with.
Kordell Stewart, 2003 Bears: "The Bears had just brought him in and everyone was excited about him, but it was a flop. That was the end of his career, no doubt. But he was a great leader."
Chris Chandler, 2003 Bears: "One of the savviest quarterbacks I played with. He taught me a lot as far as understanding the game and being where quarterbacks expect you to be."
Rex Grossman, 2003-2005 Bears: "He really competed, and was kind of a maverick. I remember in a preseason game he used a check we didn't have. He completed the pass to me for a first down, but he really caught it from [then-offensive coordinator John] Shoop. That's Rex."
Chad Hutchinson, 2004 Bears: "We literally picked him up off his couch. I think he was surfing somewhere. But he was a competitor."
Jonathan Quinn, 2004 Bears: "He was a basket case in the huddle. He had a hard time getting the plays out of his mouth. A heavy-footed guy, with no mobility at all."
Craig Krenzel, 2004 Bears: "A quiet guy who never really said much. He had a beautiful deep ball. He could throw it over your shoulder really well."
Kyle Orton, 2005 Bears: "Our offense was so simple when he was in the game. Ron Turner wasn't comfortable throwing more than about 10 passes a game. He has a big arm and is smart. He doesn't make any mistakes. But he's more of a rhythm guy who drops back, hits the guy he's going to with accuracy, and that's all you're going to get. He isn't the kind of guy to create something if the first read isn't open."
Jeff Blake, 2005 Bears: "He would tell you he threw the best deep ball in the NFL. He was a good player who I caught at the end of his career."
Steve McNair, 2005 Titans: "He was a really good player who was really playing well at the time. It was his offense. But he never practiced."
Billy Volek, 2005 Titans: "One of the smartest quarterbacks I've played with. He knew where everybody on the field was and how to get the ball to them."
Matt Mauck, 2005 Titans: "He was kind of a nervous case, real young."
Vince Young, 2006 Titans: "He was the most competitive of everybody I've played with. He would literally take the offense into his own hands, change plays, make stuff up, and ad lib in a game to our benefit."
Kerry Collins, 2006 Titans: "In the beginning I wasn't really big on him, but when he came in he made plays. His release seemed so long and open that I thought it would give corners and safeties time to jump routes. But when that ball comes off his hand it has a lot of velocity."
Tarvaris Jackson, 2007-2008 Vikings: "He has one of the strongest arms I played with. I think he'll be good in the future. He just needs to sit back and learn."
Kelly Holcomb, 2007 Vikings: "I liked Kelly, but he's smaller than Rex, and Rex is a small quarterback. He played well for us when we needed it."
Brooks Bollinger, 2007 Vikings: "A smart quarterback. But he was about Kelly's size."
Gus Frerotte, 2008 Vikings: "He is extremely accurate and playing with confidence. He has a lot of fight to him. He stands in the pocket and takes a lot of serious shots."
Supply and demand: When the Cowboys agreed to trade the Lions draft picks in the first, third and sixth rounds for wide receiver Roy Williams and a seventh-rounder, you could hear jaws dropping around the NFL.
Of course, there were extenuating circumstances. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, known for his love of the deal, was involved. The Cowboys were stung by the suspension of Adam Jones and the injury to Tony Romo. Williams is from the University of Texas. And the team is trying to sell suites and seats for its $1.1 billion stadium, opening next season.
But beyond that, maybe we should not have been so surprised at the high price of a Pro Bowl wide receiver.


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So apparently this fellow named Jonathan Ross (not someone with a job that I would consider to be an insider source) responded to a tweet and made it seem as though a new Metroid was being announced at the January 19th shows/conferences that Nintendo are holding, but has since "re-clarified" that it was misinterpreted.
But, what's to misinterpret? I don't use Twitter myself (no mobile device that supports it, so why do it from my computer?) so I don't know how easy or hard it is to accidentally respond to the wrong message. But that's not really my concern with this post. My concern is, if true, what could the Metroid game be?
Team Ninja just got done with Dead or Alive: Dimensions for 3DS, so I doubt they would be making it which perhaps throws out an Other M style game, and Retro Studios didn't finish up Donkey Kong County Returns all that long ago, so I'm sure the game would not be far along enough to use as a big announcement for the event (better suited for E3, me thinks). Infact, Metroid: Other M didn't happen all that long ago, so what's the hurry to make a new one so soon? Well maybe it isn't new at all.
Nintendo is not above remakes for the 3DS. It seems like they rather like the idea, in fact. It lets them spend less time and money getting a quality product out to consumers. So what is there to remake in the Metroid space? All the 2D game could potentially get a re-tuning and 3D graphics update, but I think Metroid II is in highest need of it. I got the chance to play this a year or so ago, and it was actually really compelling. Not quite as archaic as the first Metroid, not quite as polished as Super Metroid. It definitely has flaws, flaws which could be reprimanded by a full blown Zero Mission style remake. All the corridors look very similar without color to help, and it's very easy to get lost or not realize there are some secret areas without a map to help. There is barely any music in the game, atmospheric background stuff or otherwise. The controls and hit detection are a bit dodge-y as well. When you get your Space Jump, for instance, the timing is much less forgiving than the later games and one screw up causes you to fall all the way back to the ground with no chance to re-initiate the Space Jump until you land. During boss fights, sometimes your missles don't land a blow at all. And speaking of bosses, the A.I. could use a tune-up. Honestly though, I really enjoyed my time with the game and couldn't put it down, but more than any other in the series I think Metroid II is ripe for remaking.
And maybe I'm thinking too big, maybe it's just a small showcase of 3DS Virtual Console games that have been "3D-ified" and Metroid II for Game Boy is one of those game.
Leave a comment and let me know what you think.


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I am writing to you to ask you to please pray for my son, Daimon. He has gotten himself into some legal trouble and is currently on the run. Please pray for his safety firstly, his stare of mine and once apprehended that the legal system fares I'm his favor. Satan has been attacking him hard and I have been praying without ceasing. I want to make sure God is hearing my prayers. He was charged with a crime fabricated by a female and I have since hired a lawyer and he had the most serious charge dropped before it even got to court, but not before my son panicked and ran!!!! Please pray very hard for him. Thank you. I am one to believe prayer can change anything and nothing is impossible with God.
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Earlier today I was in a horrible mood, and so I wrote the poem "Survival and The Art of Dissembling" aka "I Wish I Were in the KMA Club." I made some decisions to let certain activities go and to detach from a few emotional situations that I cannot afford to leave now and therefore must endure
As I prepare for tomorrow, literally the next day, March 5, not some collective future because the road ahead is so cloudy, I lead with another poem.
Moment by Moment
By Nordette N. Adams
Today I adopted a stance:
could care less.
Tomorrow I will try to stand
and care more.
My head kisses the pillow.
Today I was a lazy dog,
circling a pity rug,
settling my achy bones
on its fiery island.
I breathe in and out.
Tomorrow I will be a dove,
eyes on peace,
or a morning glory,
opened to light,
and I will pray that
Light Eternal
renews my petals
and I will pray that
Light Eternal
lights my eyes.
© 2010 Nordette N. Adams