Friday, January 22, 2010
Hope For Haiti Now
In our lives so far, this is the largest show of this kind we have ever seen.
And we were really happy to see people come together. Tragedy always unites.
On the radio this morning I heard a caller ask the host that “If there is a God, how could He let tragedies like this happen?” Tonight at home we were discussing this inquiry. It is strange for me to think that I might have asked the same question to someone at some point before today. Perhaps I don’t even remember asking it. It is funny and ironic to be in a position faithfully now and to understand the perspective that accompanies it.
What could seem like a tragedy from one perspective could easily be seen as opportunity from another. God definitely uses times like this to touch people’s hearts. He creates scenarios like this to change our lives, literally. How many of us could honestly say we would even be thinking of Haiti on a typical Friday night in America?
But the unfortunate you say. People have died – lots of them. People are hurting. Some are suffering. Some lost. I am not discounting them. Do you not think God is taking care of them? Do you know how easy this is for Him? There is so much positive coming out of this situation – certainly it outweighs the negative.
NPR reported earlier in the week that $88 Million dollars had already been donated to the Red Cross. Keep in mind this figure is a) just an estimate b) only represents Red Cross donations and c) is from earlier this week and definitely before tonight’s television show mega-marathon.
We can only imagine what the people of Haiti have to look forward to.
We live every day looking for hope. Whether you believe this or not, or whether you even want to believe it, you cannot make it through a single day without some type of hope in your life. We understand the importance of hope.
God bless the people of Haiti. God bless us all.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Time For Some Mother/Daughter Fun!
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In the obstacle course there was a balance beam (in which they held a plastic egg in both hands while crossing - like crossing the beam isn't challenging enough, right?), then a wedge they had to do a backwards somersault on (while being helped and spotted), a line they had to "walk like a bear" on either side of, then a large wall-like padded piece they all needed help over, a large rectangular foamy pad for jumping on, then another wedge to perform a forward somersault on, then the TUBE! Oh how all the kids loved the tube! And that was it! They circled several times and believe me, I think the parents were just as winded as the tots!
The best part happened at the very end of the session. After a cool-down period and a rendition of the "goodbye song", all the tots received a hand stamp. E cherished hers, pointing to it the rest of the day and saying "stamp". Here's looking forward to next week!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
So Here's How The Project Was Documented...
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My favorite part, besides the roller coaster, is in the "documented" square - not only only was the project NOT documented, but the sweet irony is that it was not documented incorrectly. I mean, where are those shadows coming from?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Boing! Boing! Boing!
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I had heard the stories and rumors about how every now and again the BH comes in for a day and the kids just go NUTS! I was told they are known to play, jump, and bounce until they are simply out of breath (and presumably ready for a long nap!). And of course they all talk about it for days after it is deflated and is carted off!
Well, now that E is finally old enough to enjoy the fun, her turn came and she can now attest that all those rumors are indeed true. I borrowed this physical picture off the wall (I'd been waiting for them to be developed - remember those days?) and I scanned it for this post. I must say, she does look a bit sweaty!
Monday, January 11, 2010
So Many Dynamos!
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Two Thousand Ten - It's YOUR Year!
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Well, here we are, trying to survive a brand new week, in a brand new year. Historically, it has always been difficult to go back to work after a holiday break, and today was no different. Between having to set our alarms (ugh!), wake before dark, not know any of the vital items are (like keys, lunches, kid shoes, etc.) and battling commutes on icy roads, today was a definitely a rough welcome back. Funny enough though, a little routine is just what we need to help us to feel "normal" again.
Christmas was great this year - perhaps the best yet. As usual we had several actual Christmases with our families and plenty of opportunities to share in the company of each other. E had a great time at all of them and really enjoyed opening her gifts (and some of the others when she wasn't watched!)
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Have you ever felt this way? Do you feel this way now? If so, what is your plan for 2010? I mean, seriously, stand up and get going!
Let's get out there and be our best!