Today I'm going to ask for more than I provide because we're a bit home sick, I believe. Well, a year ago we were in the U.S. -- first in Colorado, getting our house ready to lease and seeing friends; then in Alaska for our son Brad's wedding and seeing friends and family. Due to the lovely U.S. tax laws, we can't be in the country more than 32 days a year even though a kaboodle of our money is going back the U.S. government as it is ... a bit frustrating!
So, our next U.S. trip will be in December. Right now, that sounds very cold and very far away!
I welcome any emails, snail mails, and blog comments. Even our news on the U.S. is sketchy because all of our international news is based out of the U.K. and has very few 30 second U.S. news bits! I'm missing the political "punditting" -- before an election is a wonderful time to tune in to talk radio, etc. Our only TV political editorials are Wolf Blitzer and John Stewart -- both on CNN, one being almost impossible to suffer through due to his clever but foul mouth!
Politics here? Well, the new President, Yar 'Adua, is appearing to be a bit more honest than the typical government official. He's reversed a few sales that the previous Pres. orchestrated right before leaving office -- sales to himself and his cronies. And Lagos State has received some federal money it was due for many years. And they are trying to increase the presence of honest, trained police in our area. (Previously, both terms -- "honest police" and "trained police" would be oxymorons!)
But we are now on a curfew here in Lagos because the robberies are increasing in most of the areas that expats tend to visit. With the surge of expats moving out of the rivers/delta areas to Lagos, crime is shifting, too. So, we're not on lockdown at all and hope not to be -- we just have to be home by 10 p.m. every night -- which is never a bad idea, anyway!
The sun is peeking out so Jim and I will sit down for a lovely lasagna meal, prepared by our cook, and then maybe we'll spend a couple of hours at the pool. This is the way a Sunday afternoon should be spent! (Well, if we can't find a home church, yet, at least this is a good second choice!)
We've lost all sense of seasons and can't imagine that pre-season "football" is back already. There's no hint of Fall in the air, here, and there never will be!
Thus endeth my random mind-wanderings for the day ...
Please stay in touch!
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Well as far as politics, I'm afraid I can't offer much encouragement. A number of candidates have said they won't let their personal views effect their politics...really, then I'm not interested! There are far too many candidates to know who is serious yet, except Hillary and then well, maybe I've said enough. Geoff and I just renewed our wedding vows this weekend. We had fun. It is easier the second time around. We told the story of our struggles, etc. and how the gospel has helped continue to love each other. My mom, brother and nephew flew out. About 100 people attended. We are quite happy at Crossroads. Geoff loves his counseling work and doing it within a church framework. He still has the private practice on the side and would like to sell it, but no takers yet. I am beginning to get involved with the women's ministry and may teach a workshop at the fall conference. Ben is now home from Korea and is officially a civilian. He is looking for work and going to go to school. Rachel is going to be teaching 2nd grade at my school. She is moving into an apartment this week. Daniel and Angie live near by. Daniel may also be going to school this fall! Sara is in Cheyenne WY working for Lowes. She looks great...lost 78 pounds since last Sept.
We have done lots of yard work this summer and are installing a sprinkler system. Too much like work! What am I reading? In my quiet time I am working through Psalm 119 and reading Seeing With New Eyes (By David Powlison). We are reading Lies Women Believe this summer in the women's ministry at Crossroads. I will be teaching at the same school this year. I need to go back to school to rest from the yard work.
Just heard that Kathy E. has a new book out with Laura too. We don't hear too much from the Refuge or Flatirons.
Will keep checking your blog and Jeri's.
Pam!
Wonderful to hear from you! You are so good at getting all of the important things covered in a quick manner! 'must be a teacher!!!
All of your news sounds great. I'm so glad you and Geoff are happy at Crossroads. Are there any folks there from FCC? Great news about all of your kids!
I don't know that book, Seeing ...
Are there any new Piper books out?
Keep the news coming! I love all reports. You make a great point on the "personal views can't effect politics" thing!
Sharon
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