During our special work days this weekend the ladies off the church planned a special baby shower for Beth. She thought that we were just going to work in the church but when we entered everyone screamed "sorpresa" or surprise. Beth was quite startled and wanted to know why I didn't let her know so she could have dressed better. :) The difference in this baby shower and others … [Read more...]
Unsolved Mysteries
Today I was able to solve one of life's unsolvable mysteries. Well at least in the life of a missionary. Raising children in mixed cultures and languages is always interesting. One of the phrases that can be heard often when it comes to my youngest daughter Taylor is "Taylor why did you do that?". What was always puzzling was that she would only respond by repeating what we … [Read more...]
Watch out for the bugs
On the mission field here in Bolivia we sometimes face many dangers and difficulties, even down to the difference in the bugs that we have. Here we have some of your normal creatures like Flys, Beatles etc. but we also have things like a bug called Vinchucas which is an insect that if it bites you can do permanent damage to your heart and digestive system. Also since we arrived … [Read more...]
Wonderful Christmas
The Lord has truly given us a great Christmas this year in our family and church. This past Sunday the 23rd of December we had our Christmas activities. We planned a special program for the morning and the night service. In the morning the children of the church presented part of the Christmas story showing how just like Joseph and Mary couldn’t find a place for Jesus to be … [Read more...]
Christmas in Summer
Being away from family and friends during the holidays can be a little difficult at times. Even the difference in the seasons can make it hard to think of it as Christmas. We praise the Lord that recently we have been able to have some of our family here to celebrate Christmas with us. My mom and Beth’s mom and brother were here for 9 days to visit and of course see the … [Read more...]