Finally we have a fire pit, locally hand-crafted. Finally we bought Hershey chocolate bars. Finally we remembered to bring back marshmallows from Canada. Finally there are graham crackers available (not real ones but a close facsimile). And finally the weather is cool enough that we can enjoy our time outdoors. Unfortunately a real fire is still just a dream -- but we have made it work! A new Saturday evening ritual.
Isaiah 58: 11
Isaiah 58:11
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
S'Mores ....... Finally
Finally we have a fire pit, locally hand-crafted. Finally we bought Hershey chocolate bars. Finally we remembered to bring back marshmallows from Canada. Finally there are graham crackers available (not real ones but a close facsimile). And finally the weather is cool enough that we can enjoy our time outdoors. Unfortunately a real fire is still just a dream -- but we have made it work! A new Saturday evening ritual.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Homemade Tortilla!
Last week Lisa was invited to join a group of wonderful women learning how to make authentic tortilla at home. It was a fun and educational morning. We fed our bodies and our souls.
The secret to perfect tortilla is not the recipe, it is the technique. Nettie's grandmother's recipe for tortilla is similar to my grandmother's recipe for biscuits but the method of mixing, slapping, rolling, grilling makes all the difference.
The secret to perfect tortilla is not the recipe, it is the technique. Nettie's grandmother's recipe for tortilla is similar to my grandmother's recipe for biscuits but the method of mixing, slapping, rolling, grilling makes all the difference.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
New Sport, New Adventure
Simon #8 blocking |
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Simon said that it was a unique experience to float standing up! He could see Israel on the other side of the Dead Sea and caught the sun shining off the Dome of the Rock at the Temple Mount.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Desert Song
This was a full and unique weekend for Max and Simon. On Thursday evening we attended a concert by Lecrae, a hip hop artist from the U.S. We had seen Lecrae in concert a couple of years ago at SoulFest in New Hampshire and we have a couple of his albums. It was also exciting that Max was asked to play bass guitar in a band that opened for Lecrae.
Then Max and Simon went on a desert retreat with the Youth Group, Lecrae and his friend Adam. Lecrae didn't sing or rap during the retreat but he and Adam spoke about living a life of impact. What is most impressive about Lecrae is not his awards and honours (which include two Grammy's) but his story and his heart.
Then Max and Simon went on a desert retreat with the Youth Group, Lecrae and his friend Adam. Lecrae didn't sing or rap during the retreat but he and Adam spoke about living a life of impact. What is most impressive about Lecrae is not his awards and honours (which include two Grammy's) but his story and his heart.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Paralympics
Qatar has decided to make a name for itself as a world-class host for international sporting events. This means that we are privileged to witness a variety of amazing sport competitions -- and usually for the bargain price of $5. The last 10 days Doha has hosted the International Paralympics Competition for Athletics.
We attended one evening and watched cycling, running, shot put, high jump, discus. The facility was spectacular for this sort of competition. And the announcements were very educational in informing the spectators about the events and the categories of disabilities. The classification system is for athletes with impaired muscle power, impaired intellectual capacity, impaired vision, limb deficiency etc. It was very interesting and humbling to watch these athletes compete.
We attended one evening and watched cycling, running, shot put, high jump, discus. The facility was spectacular for this sort of competition. And the announcements were very educational in informing the spectators about the events and the categories of disabilities. The classification system is for athletes with impaired muscle power, impaired intellectual capacity, impaired vision, limb deficiency etc. It was very interesting and humbling to watch these athletes compete.
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