Here is a picture of Ben's 3rd grade class from last week's Spirit week!
Here is a picture of Ben's 3rd grade class from last week's Spirit week!
This motorcycle, besides having 2 passengers, has at least 4 crates of empty pop bottles on it, a large bag of what we decided were coconuts or onions, and 3 or 4 live chickens tied unhappily to the side of the bike by their feet.
This prayer, by Jeremy Taylor, 1613-1667, comes from the book "Valley of Vision." Its an excellent read!
"Almighty God, give to Thy servant a meek and gentle spirit that may
be slow to anger and easy to mercy and forgiveness. Give me a wise
and constant heart, that I may never be moved to an intemperate
anger for any injury that is done or offered.
Lord, let me ever be courteous, and easy to be entreated;
let me never fall into a peevish* or contentious spirit, but follow peace
with all men; offering forgiveness, inviting them by courtesies, ready
to confess my own errors, apt to make amends,
and desirous to be reconciled.
Let no sickness or cross accident, no employment or weariness
make me angry or ungentle and discontented, or unthankful, or
uneasy to them that minister to me, but in all things make me like
unto the holy Jesus. Amen.
footnote:*"peevish" is an old English word meaning
1.cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster.
2. showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood: a peevish reply; a peevish frown.
3. perverse or obstinate.
Mikayla and I have each been wanting a second ear piercing in our ears so today we went to the mall and had it done!
I thank God for all my kids and for the fun times I have with each one of them!
Today, since there was no school, we took Ben and two of his friends, Joel and Michael, to Hagimit Falls on Samal Island.
We enjoyed being out at the falls. It is a beautiful place.
If you come visit us we will take you there!
Joel, Ben, Michael in car on way over.
On the car ferry to Samal Island.
Kirsten, Ben, Joel, Michael swimming.
Juice break!
Kurt and I
