Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Independence Day Weekend

Sunday, July 5
We had a great weekend! At market on Saturday, we bought some bananas (sa torov) and some umalau in addition to lots of other fish and fruits and veggies. I continue to be amazed at how God provides fresh foods for us to enjoy and to keep our bodies healthy. So, I got to make potato salad and banana pudding to eat along with our hamburgers and watermelon to help us celebrate America's Independence Day. The girls cut start shapes out of some red, white, and blue foam, and we set some vanilla scented tea lights on top to decorate our table. We have been praying that God would help each of us find at least one good friend here in Marulaon. Each of the big kids played ALL afternoon outside with neighborhood friends. We heard lots of laughing!

Then, today, we had some boxes from the States arrive on the Bikoi. What a treat! Those of you who write letters and send boxes certainly encourage our family and extend our longevity here. Almost every day we tell the kids, "This box of pudding came from so and so", or "These muffins...: or "These bandaids..." Thank you for taking the time to choose things you know we will enjoy and for paying the postage to get your package all of the way to the Solomons.

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