Market Day

Thursday Sept 28^th

My partner for the market wasn’t feeling well this week so I gave her the day off and took Adrian instead. He is such a hit there and the people really love him. He amazes them and me by the depth of his curiosity about traditional Mexican things and foods, which leads to us receiving better quality foods. We got perfect bananas and avocados, two items we hadn’t had for about 3 weeks.

He makes me proud. Thanks Buddy, you’re a great addition to the team.

Just for Fun!

The sky was dark
The moon was high
All alone just she and I
Her hair was soft
Her eyes were blue
I knew just what
She wanted to do
Her skin so soft
Her legs so fine
I ran my fingers
Down her spine
I didn't know how
But I tried my best
I started by placing
My hands on her breast
I remember my fear
My fast beating heart
But slowly she spread
Her legs apart
And when I did it
I felt no shame
All at once
The white stuff came
At last it's finished
It's all over now
My first time ever at... (Click this link)

Acuario Veracruz

We had parent day on Monday and that found the kids and I visiting the local aquarium, Acaurio Veracruz. It was cool. Although the aquarium is small, they had some good exhibits. Jade loved the passageways that went under the tanks where you could see all the fish, sharks, and turtles swimming above you. We had a blast and the kids loved the interaction exhibits where you could touch the animals and different shells and bones.

I have been to some amazing aquariums in my travels. The best was the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Oregon. Which was at that time (1997) the home of Kieko the orca whale, made famous in the “Free Willy” movies.

One of Adrian’s favorites is the Texas State Aquarium, in Corpus Christie Tx.

We had decided before hand to have a picnic lunch on the beach so after the Acaurio, we stopped by the store to get lunch and headed for the beach. The wind had picked up quite a bit by this time so on arrival to the windswept beach with stinging sand flying through the air we decided on having lunch in the truck while looking out on the waves. It was fun in it’s own way and we all had a good time.

Blast from the Past

Written Friday Sept. 22nd

Today finds me wondering what I will do about the laundry. I was on pick ups in the morning and drove a team in the afternoon, so just after lunch I set my two loads to soak in a bathtub. Parent time activity tonight, we donned our bathing suits, cranked up the lively tunes and enjoyed a sudsy water dance. Jade looked so cute stomping on those clothes; she was quite the little helper. Adrian did a marvelous job help me wringing everything out. Now we all have clean laundry.

Market Day

Written Thursday Sept. 21st.

Today was market day for me. Since I am the only driver of our home's pickup truck, I have the privilege of going every week. This week I took Adrian along with me. It was great; he was a very big hit with the contacts. He impressed a lot of them by showing interest in the different and exotic foods and how they are used and what for. I mean I had never asked what they use the raw chicken heads for, so I was able to learn a thing or two also.

It was also laundry day, always a good thing. Since the kids are here visiting, I have a limited amount of clothes for them. So when arriving home to learn that the washing machine had broken I was less then thrilled. I had two loads to go and had to figure out what to do. Maybe I will just wait until tomorrow.

Honoring Shari

We miss you!

Water Fun

Internet

We should be back online in the next day or two, and I will be able to keep this blog better updated. Thanks for your patience with me during this time of little activity.

“Viva Mexico….”

September 16th

….is all they are shouting outside. It is Mexico’s Independence Day. Had some of the homes friends over last night for a little get together and fun and games and celebrating the birthday of one of our friends.

We opted to stay in tonight because of the festive spirit the city is caught up in. Downtown there are many traditional shows and much celebrating going on, but really, who wants to fight throngs of people and bad traffic late into the night, when you can throw your own little party from the safety of your home and watch the fireworks display fright from your own rooftop.

Yes, they were great! I put the kids to bed early so that I could wake them up when the fireworks started. Jade despite the early bedtime tossed and turned in her bed and only fell asleep ten minutes before it started so I did not wake her. However, Adrian and I climbed onto the roof and watched the show.

Thunderstorms and Life

September 14^th

Last night, as the thunder clapped shaking the very foundations of the house, and as the lightning danced across the sky, I lie awake thinking about many things. Jade was awake, woken up from the raging storm outside and the bolt that hit our street. Actually I think that one woke everyone in the house, most were able to go back to sleep, not Jade and I.

With the first few thunderclaps, Jade would snuggle up closer to me to make sure I was there. That brave little girl, she was not scared or startled at all, content to lie there so calm and still and would simply pull my arm over her anytime she felt me start to move. There is something so incredibly awesome when you hear the words of a tiny child, “Daddy, I need you!” Jade uses it often and it reminds me why I am here.

As I lie there thinking about how Jade needs me, I got into thinking how very thankful I am for the Lord, our heavenly Father and how he is always there when we need him. I have been going through my own thunderstorms of life in the past year and although for the most part I was not scared, it has been reassuring to know that the Lord has me wrapped in His arms close to his bosom. All I need to do is lie there calm and trust.

Just as I was able to reassure her that there was nothing to be concerned about but that it was just a matter of time before the storm would pass and the sun would shine in all it’s glory in the morning; so the Lord reassures me of the same.

“My child, the storm is but for a moment and the sun will shine in all it’s glory tomorrow when this storm has passed!”

Lightning Fries Modem

Wednesday night we had a major thunder storm with a lightning bolt hitting in our street which fried our DSL modem. We are in the process of getting it replaced and once it is here I will be back to blog about the past few days. So if you have sent me any emails over the past few days, please know that’s why I haven’t responded yet. Love you all and praying I can be with you again very soon.

Somebody Prayed

Somebody prayed and my burden was lighter
Somebody prayed and my path became clear
Clouds rolled away and the sunshine was brighter
Jesus my wonderful savior was near

Big thanks to all of you who prayed for me yesterday!

You guys are the best!

Having fun!

I love to have fun and mess around with people...most of them time they know it's just me being me. Well I feel like playing a practical joke on someone! Know anyone who needs to have a good laugh at themselves?

Sleeping beauties…

…ok so Jade’s not sleeping, but a beauty none the less!

90 Days

Yesterday completed my first 90 days of the rejoining process...90 to go, may they be as blessed as the first.

My prayer, to stay yielded to the Lord and all He has for me.