Yesterday Mikayla, Kirsten, Ben and I went on a boat trip with many friends. It was a fun day of enjoying friends, swimming, snorkeling and relaxing on the boat!
On the boat
Enjoying playing at the beach
Swimming with Ben
Me swimming with Kirsten
Treading water with Mikayla
A view of Davao from the bay as we headed back in
Passing a huge ship
King's Sword ABKA held a tournament yesterday at a local mall, NCCC.
Sensa Nell explaining to the kids that if they persevere in Christ
they are all winners.
All the Bushido Kai participants
Ben with his class mates
Ben participated in the kada and sparring events. He won his first match and showed excellent sportmanship.
Ben performing his kada.
Sparring.
Sparring.
Ben being named winner of the match.
Receiving his medal
We are very thankful for this program Ben is in.
He is learning much more than just Bushido Kai skills. Sensa Nell is a wonderful, godly role model for his students.Exodus 15:3 The LORD is a warrior; the LORD is his name.
Friday was the school's track and field day. This annual event marks the last day of third quarter. It is a fun morning of running events, time with friends, friendly competition between the differing colour teams.
Kirsten at the start of the 1k run.
Jerard enjoying cuddle time with his Daddy while waiting for
the 1k runners to return.
Kirsten and her friend, Janie.
Mikayla, Kirsten, and Ben waiting for the softball toss.
Ben running a race.
Kirsten running a race. She signed up for many events
this year. She loves to run and she's fast!
Mikayla running in a high schoolers race.
James says watching all that racing can make one thirsty!
Ben doing the softball toss.
Mikayla racing in a relay race.
Ben jumping hurdles.
Kirsten passing off the baton in a relay race.
Hebrews 12:1...let us run with perseverance the race
marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus,
the pioneer and perfecter of faith.
In honor of St. Patrick, we had boiled potatoes, carrots, cabbage, corned beef and "Best Ever Irish Soda Bread" - a recipe I got off allrecipes.com.
We all agreed it was great bread. Try making it yourself. It's very good and easy to make.
4 cups all-purpose flour,
3/4 cup white sugar,
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder,
1 teaspoon baking soda,
1/2 cup butter, melted,
1 1/2 cups raisins,
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature (or if you don't have buttermilk, use 1 1/2 cups milk and 1 Tablespoon vinegar. That's what I did. It turned out great!),
3 eggs, at room temperature
Mix all the ingredients together.
Grease a 9 inch pan. Pour batter into pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes - 1 hour.
As I ate this bread tonight, I decided it would be good with nuts and a thin glaze of frosting on top for a breakfast bread.
an updated word from a Japanese colleague......
"Thank you so much for your prayers for Japan and thank you for
your countries that are sending the rescue teams and lots of
supplies. There are many places where needs basic supplies like water, fuel, food, medicines and clothes. It's snowing in the
northern part of the main island tonight but no heater in many
places.
1 Timothy 2: 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
