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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Dirty Laundry??
Kaden was a big help around the house today!
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Friday, May 9, 2008
My GOLB Part 2 and Save the Seagulls!!
Okay, I think if I share a couple more updates and some video, I'll have you all caught up!
Update #5 is it?? Okay, here goes...
Update #5
On Sunday, March 30th, Kaden was baptised and Mike and I were chrismated into the Orthodox Christian church. It was a great day. As most of you know, Mike and I have been Christians most of our lives. We were fortunate to grow up in loving homes that taught us the importance of church and a relationship with God. We've both been to many different Christian churches, found things we liked and didn't...things that seemed to fit and others that didn't. So why the Orthodox church? Well....I guess I'd say you'd have to ask God. :-) We both feel that God has led us to this place and that this is the church where we should be worshipping Him and raising up our children. :) Many of you already know "the story", but Mike was reading some ancient Christian writings (I'm talking stuff from hundreds and hundreds of years ago) purely out of interest/amusement. But then he stumbled on some things about the Orthodox that really stood out to him....like this was the original church that the disciples and their disciples and their disciples were part of. I'll spare you the details, but over time we both found that we needed to pray, research, and seek God's leading about this church. It was not something to be ignored or forgotten.
So here we are. Its been over 2 1/2 years of praying, researching and waiting. Now it's time to commit or "fahgetaboutit". So we've been committed! I mean uh.... :-D Its been quite a journey to get to this point, but we are very thankful to God for how He has led us to this place. Our prayer and hope is that this will compel us to humble ourselves, be more mindful of our own failings, and seek God with a fierce love and faith until the end of our days. :-D
As always, Kaden did great. He wasn't that crazy about the baptism but our priest, Father Peter, did a great job (and he loves Father Peter :) ). Here's a picture after the baptism:
And now for some video!!! Here are some shots from our recent trip to Destin. Enjoy!!
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Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books
And last but not least, Seagulls, run for your lives!!!
Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books
Update #5 is it?? Okay, here goes...
Update #5
On Sunday, March 30th, Kaden was baptised and Mike and I were chrismated into the Orthodox Christian church. It was a great day. As most of you know, Mike and I have been Christians most of our lives. We were fortunate to grow up in loving homes that taught us the importance of church and a relationship with God. We've both been to many different Christian churches, found things we liked and didn't...things that seemed to fit and others that didn't. So why the Orthodox church? Well....I guess I'd say you'd have to ask God. :-) We both feel that God has led us to this place and that this is the church where we should be worshipping Him and raising up our children. :) Many of you already know "the story", but Mike was reading some ancient Christian writings (I'm talking stuff from hundreds and hundreds of years ago) purely out of interest/amusement. But then he stumbled on some things about the Orthodox that really stood out to him....like this was the original church that the disciples and their disciples and their disciples were part of. I'll spare you the details, but over time we both found that we needed to pray, research, and seek God's leading about this church. It was not something to be ignored or forgotten.
So here we are. Its been over 2 1/2 years of praying, researching and waiting. Now it's time to commit or "fahgetaboutit". So we've been committed! I mean uh.... :-D Its been quite a journey to get to this point, but we are very thankful to God for how He has led us to this place. Our prayer and hope is that this will compel us to humble ourselves, be more mindful of our own failings, and seek God with a fierce love and faith until the end of our days. :-D
As always, Kaden did great. He wasn't that crazy about the baptism but our priest, Father Peter, did a great job (and he loves Father Peter :) ). Here's a picture after the baptism:
And now for some video!!! Here are some shots from our recent trip to Destin. Enjoy!!Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books
Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books
And last but not least, Seagulls, run for your lives!!!
Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Tippy Toes and my GOLB Part 1
The past several weeks have been quite busy! Sorry I got a bit lax on the blogging!! To make up for it, I have several updates. Today I'll post pictures and tomorrow I'll try to get some video posted. Notice that these updates will be backwards and therefore, my GOLB (that's Blog backwards for you slower types... :) )
Update #1A couple weeks ago we went to Destin, Florida for a long weekend with my parents. We met up with some friends who are adopting a beautiful little girl from Guatemala named Kylie (Please pray for her to come home soon!!). Our friends noticed that Kaden only seems to use his tippy toes when walking on the beach. I thought it was quite cute as well as artistic of him!
We had a great time at the beach. Kaden has NO fear of the sand, water, or seagulls. In fact, he tried to catch a few to keep as pets...
Update #2
Kaden continues to grow and flourish.....despite his parents subjecting him to some uh...pain. It is not customary in Guatemala to circumcise infant boys, but we decided it was best for our little guy so the deed was done yesterday. He's doing great and singing "the wheels on the bus"...(or at least his "la la blah blah" version) as I write this. :)
Update #2Kaden continues to grow and flourish.....despite his parents subjecting him to some uh...pain. It is not customary in Guatemala to circumcise infant boys, but we decided it was best for our little guy so the deed was done yesterday. He's doing great and singing "the wheels on the bus"...(or at least his "la la blah blah" version) as I write this. :)
Update #3
Jumping back a week, we had Easter!!!! Say what?? Yes, that's right...we celebrated Easter on April 27th and it was great! In update #5, you will learn that we recently joined the Orthodox Church of America (OCA). The Orthodox calendar is different from the Protestant/American calendar. Don't ask me to explain it...but one thing I do know is that Orthodox Easter will ALWAYS come after Passover, never before.
SO , anyway, our church had a ton of services, it got tiring at times, but it was also one of the most beautiful things I have ever experienced. Kaden was quite a trooper, lasting through so much. They do an amazing job of honoring Christ's crucifixion and ressurrection. I'm thankful God gave us the endurance to participate and celebrate the Easter services. I even read some scripture in french! Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is risen!! Le Christ est ressuccite!!
Update #4
About a month ago, we did a play date with some Atlanta friends who also have an adorable son from Guatemala. Jadon graciously shared his toys with Kaden and even let Fezzi lick on him some! :)
Kaden and Jadon
Jessica and Jadon (and Fezzi)
More to come with my GOLB updates...
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