Saturday, January 23, 2010

Haiti's Hopes

Almost 2 weeks ago, a terrible earthquake shook the impoverished country of Haiti. We have seen the devastation, the dead, the barely living, and all the hopelessness--but we have also seen the brave spirit of the Haitian people and the charity of people all over the world as help starts to pour in. I am especially awed at the starving, thirsty children who say "thank you" when their rescuers hand them a simple bottle of water and a small packet of food. They are teaching me to be grateful, to be aware of the abundance I have, to be charitable and share that abundance, and to trust in a loving God who always blesses His children, whether directly or through the hands of another.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

My Birthday Baby

My darling baby girl is now a teen. We just spent a delightful day together, and guess what we bought? BOOKS! She is giddy with excitement over her huge stack of brand-new books, and can't wait to dive in. Happy Birthday, sweetheart! I love you to the moon and back...
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