Waiting

Merry Christmas!

Kellie — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:21:18 +0000

I know I haven’t posted for so long! Something to do with 3 kids and spotty internet. I would love to post more pictures but b/c our connection is so stinking slow it usually just takes too long to upload them. There are many pics I would love to post from where we live but now is not the best time to walk around with a camera in this country either! So those are my excuses.

In light of the situation here I have really been thinking about what the angel said. I bring good news of great joy for all the people. He is good news for all the people.

I have also been thinking about how humble and weakly our Lord came. Well if I am like Him in anyway it’s the weak part! Lucy said to me the other day Mom God’s plan was so weird and I would have never done it like that, ever! It is weird but yet the more I ponder it so amazing. The Savior of the world, born in a manger!

May you celebrate Him, the good news the angels proclaimed!

I remember the …

Kellie — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:50:32 +0000

I remember the blood.
I remember the pain.
I remember the fear and the sadness.
I remember praying so hard and wishing so bad you would stay safe inside.
I remember seeing you. You were so beautiful, so beautiful.
I remember kissing your brow and holding your hand.
I remember the emptiness and anger as they took you away.
I remember the darkness that came.
I remember the blood.
I remember the pain.
I remember Your blood.
I remember Your pain.
I remember I can trust a Loving God.
I remember and I surrender.

Interesting Foods

Kellie — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:42:53 +0000

Here in Syria there are a lot of foods that I have never tried. These are plums that aren’t ripe. I like them but they are on the sour side so the kids haven’t enjoyed them. One other thing that was just recently in season was unripe almonds. They were inside a soft green “shell” and you eat the whole thing. I really liked them.

Our Home Now

Kellie — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:28:25 +0000

Our “home” has been so transient the last couple of years. This is the one we are set-up in now. I think all of us really just rely on each of us being there and special routines (family devotions, stories at bedtime etc.) to make where ever we are at feel like home. And ultimately realizing that our real home is in heaven with Jesus. We were made for somewhere better! I’m thankful that where ever we are here He goes with us. What an amazing promise- I will never leave you nor forsake you!

Our house is the one with all the clothes on the line. I have an endless amount of laundry!

I love this little boy!

Kellie — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:22:55 +0000

A Conversation between Dustin and I

Kellie — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:02:40 +0000

Me: You know usually when a woman asks a man to do something she wants it done immediately or very soon.

Dustin: You know usually when a man just sits down he wants to sit down.

We had a pretty good laugh about it- 10 years ago that probably would have been a fight!

A Black Hole

Kellie — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:23:45 +0000

No I did not fall into one I just have not had internet access! I hope to start blogging on here more and sharing more about our life in Damascus with you all. For now here is a pic of some cuties.

Let’s ponder and treasure!

Kellie — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:40:56 +0000

I loved this post by Pastor Sam.

All Wondered, but Mary Pondered

December 21, 2010

And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.—Luke 2:18–19

Apparently Mary did something with the news of the shepherds that the others who heard it did not do. Mary probably joined the others in wonder, but she went further. She treasured, pondering.

One way to treasure is to ponder (though not all pondering is treasuring). Mulling over something, seeing its connections and implications is a way to show that something is important to you.

As a boy I poured over my shoebox (or two) full of neatly filed baseball cards, reviewing the stats, and imagining the sounds and smells of the game. I treasured them.

As an engaged man, I read and reread Vicki’s letters and rolled them over in my mind. I treasured them.

Mary not only treasured these things, but treasured them up. She stored them, kept them, rehearsed them, did not let them fade into forgetfulness.

We’ll ponder along with her in the remaining posts this week.

3 Months Old

Kellie — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:52:24 +0000

Baby boy is already 3 months old. He has turned into such a good sleeper and hardly fusses anymore- for long periods of time that is! He smiles a lot and is on the verge of giggling.

Advent Days 3, 4 & 5

Kellie — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:51:47 +0000

New Reindeer Socks

Enjoyed the fresh snow!

Made Ornaments