Saturday, June 26, 2010

Did You Know.......?

Hi Everyone,
Did you know that these three lovely children up above are our grandchildren? Sarah and Gus in the back and Sami in the front with her newly Nigerian braids in place. They live right next door to us (maybe 8 feet between our bungalow and their home).

Did you know that the picture to the left is of a typical Nigerian car wash? Anywhere there may be some water sitting there; you'll find a carwash. This particular car wash is close to the village and many of these young men have come to the Viewing Center.

Did you know that our Back2Back property near the village has monkey families living in the boulders?
Did you know that the potholes shown in the picture below are actually fairly small compared to many of the HUMONGOUS (is that a word?) potholes we face and drive on to and from the village? Driving is an experience you will feel the next day!

Did you know that in John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the Way, the Truth, the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Did you know that right before we left Pinehurst to come to Nigeria, we celebrated Mother's Day and two of our daughters gave me a small key on a necklace chain? They gave me a Scripture verse that goes along with the necklace that has become very special to me. It is from Isaiah 33:6 which says, "He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear (the awe) of the Lord is the key to this treasure." The longer we're in Jos, the more in awe of the Lord Crist and I become.
Our next blog we'll finish with "Did You Know...?" Tomorrow we're going to church with some friends (we'll try to have some pictures).
In-joy,
Eileen and Crist



3 comments:

  1. Great pictures! I guess you know what the saying "less is more", means now! What blessings!

    Had the car washed yet? Is it cleaner than when you started or washed in name only?

    Love you guys, keep up the good work. By the way, was there monkey's in the rocks Crist climbed to get the aerial picture? And, did the monkey's mind one additional MONKEY?!!!!

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  2. I like these pictures a ton.... especially the cute kids in the first one!!

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  3. Did you know that you two are an inspiration to me and Lee? I love the insights to Jos and your pursuit of God's plan for your life. I do pray for you (albeit on occassion - sorry trying to keep the praying up not working out to well). I love the words you have and I have Isaiah 33:6 on my wall at work, too. He is a rich foundation! Thank you for encouraging words this morning. Theresa

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