King of the Stir Fry!Other Thoughts and happenings
Pete Brownhill arrives today (Mar 16th) and it is Shirl’s birthday tomorrow. (she is here now). Hopefully we will find time this week to squeeze in a 3 generation photo. Thomas (8 months) is crawling full speed but prefers walking. He can stand on his own for a few seconds and pushes himself to the standing position whenever possible. A fun stage.
Yesterday Lauris went on a photo shoot with Ashley (a school of photography leader) and friend Laura. Such fun! We went to a small town called Captain Cook - Ron went on a kayaking trip out of the same area to hang out with the dolphins and had an awesome time. He got in the right water with the dolphins and also went snorkeling. Good times.
Right now I have laryngitis – I suppose as a blessing to others! Ron has a plugged ear – so we are 2 funny old geezers trying to hear each other! It’s a bit exhausting!
This past week we were challenged to be reflectors of Christ’s love in the world and not to have a spirit of religion (i.e. governed by rules) – lots to think about….. it is so easy in all areas of life to judge others in light of your own ideas. So we are reminded to focus on the character of God, to seek out Jesus ways and to reflect Him back to the world. A tall order - especially if we try to do so in our own strength. Fortunately we don’t have to.
Kona weather – this is pretty perfect weather – I gather the temperatures don’t vary much from season to season but the humidity does… I relay enjoy being out in the evening in a tee shirt and shorts. Delightful. We have only 2 more weeks in the kitchen – the time to leave is coming too fast! But on the other hand we will see family and friends at home and have Thomas and Jen and Caleb for 2 weeks! Lots to look forward to. It will be fun to introduce the Nanaimo cousins.
Kenya – we follow the news in Mount Elgon where we served and where there is a big military operation underway. I shutter when I think of the trauma the innocents are experiencing. I can't get the picture out of my mind. Perhaps we will get to go back and help make a difference there.
Spring is coming soon to Nanaimo - I hope it is well established by April 1st!!
