Benjamin's new friend
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The POC directors own a cabin on the beach about 45 minutes away, so today we took a much needed holiday. Katherine made friends with the neighbors, and Olivia had fun with the hermit crabs and starfish. Sarah made the highlights reel when she capsized in the kayak. I was really proud of her, she stayed with the kayak until Daddy came out into the lagoon to bring her back to the shore. Benjamin had an encounter with a sea slug, but he was quickly back in the water after some soothing cream. The kids had a blast!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Today was the "gear hike" to help us get a feel for how much we can carry in our backpacks as we prepare for the three day hikes. Since I don't have to go on the three day hike, Aaron loaded up his backpack with the list of suggested items, then he weighed it. Then he unpacked it, and added wood and water to equal the weight plus 2.5 kilos for group food. Then off he went with the group to hike with a 14 kilo pack on his back. He was allowed to chunk anything he wanted on the hike, but he weighed the pack again when he returned. He is only allowed to take as much weight on the hike next week as he ended up with today. My awesome man didn't have to lose anything from his pack! He leaves next Monday, Oct. 13, so please pray extra for him during that time.
The POC directors own a cabin on the beach about 45 minutes away, so today we took a much needed holiday. Katherine made friends with the neighbors, and Olivia had fun with the hermit crabs and starfish. Sarah made the highlights reel when she capsized in the kayak. I was really proud of her, she stayed with the kayak until Daddy came out into the lagoon to bring her back to the shore. Benjamin had an encounter with a sea slug, but he was quickly back in the water after some soothing cream. The kids had a blast!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Today was the "gear hike" to help us get a feel for how much we can carry in our backpacks as we prepare for the three day hikes. Since I don't have to go on the three day hike, Aaron loaded up his backpack with the list of suggested items, then he weighed it. Then he unpacked it, and added wood and water to equal the weight plus 2.5 kilos for group food. Then off he went with the group to hike with a 14 kilo pack on his back. He was allowed to chunk anything he wanted on the hike, but he weighed the pack again when he returned. He is only allowed to take as much weight on the hike next week as he ended up with today. My awesome man didn't have to lose anything from his pack! He leaves next Monday, Oct. 13, so please pray extra for him during that time.
This is a picture of Olivia's alarm clock this morning:
Sunday, October 5, 2008
We went to church with our wasfamili today. We were surprised to find that it was missions Sunday! Aaron was asked to pray at the end of the service, and I was really impressed by "man bilong mi".
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Wasmama dropped by today to teach me how to cook "kru bilong pamken". The kids had already scraped the coconut by the time she got here, and it was fun to feel really comfortable cooking the way she does. First, you scrape the coconut, then you soak the coconut meat in a little water and squeeze the coconut a few times. Finally, you pour the coconut "gris" through a strainer and into the pot and boil it. After the liquid comes to a rolling boil, you add the greens until they wilt. Yum!
2 comments:
I love you all...never cease to be amazed with all this.
Jerry is still in the hospital, but is making slow progress. This has been a "leaning" experience but God is faithful.
Writing you a letter in snatches at the hospital...
You all have had some great experiences!!!!
Mom/Nahna
What an awesome family! You guys just look like you are having the best time. Congrads to Aaron on his backpack--he must be sore after that :-). As always, you are in our prayers!
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