Hi all... things are fine in our usual world, but our computers (both) are down... and work is crazy and so I have no time/opportunity to email or post or facebook. and the earthquakes in Haiti have also rattled my heart a bit. we've been attending a parish mission at another church though, and the songs and prayers we've offered up for haitians have eased a bit of my burden... and hopefully we'll be able to help in some ongoing way too.
if you haven't donated anywhere yet, please consider visiting Catholic Relief Services or Beyond Borders ... both excellent organizations that were already committed to the nation and her people before the quake. Both have great track records with getting the money to serve the people (not just a few leaders).
Also, Kaden is growing in leaps and bounds. He had a fun time with Aunt Donna and cousin Nathan. He shakes his head and says no when we ask if he misses them. But then again, he does that when asked if he misses Daddy or Mama when we're away too. Don't take it personal. Quick last story for today--- the other day, after Communion, he and I are sitting at the very end of the row. He wiggles and I don't pay attention, but when I hear "HI!" I pick up my head... and realize he's been high fiving or waving at every. single. person. who. walked. past.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
happy new year!
I blinked, and now it's 2010. Can you imagine the audacity of time?
We celebrated a "Scottish New Year", which mostly consisted of having a few folks over for dinner, then firing up the internet and watching the Hogmany Live from Edinburgh. It was a tad more restrained than the Times Square Rocking parties (though a few friends assure me the unofficial celebrations are just as rowdy). Anywho, with a minute to midnight, they focused in on a single bagpiper next to a cool fire... and then massive fireworks lit the sky precisely as the New Year began.
Which was 7pm our time, folks. Does it get any sweeter than that? We shared a bit of champagne, then sent our tall, dark haired man out the back door and to the front for the First Footing. A bit of tea and Hobnobs, a bit of Columba blended whisky, a bit (more) juice and cookies for the kiddos... and then friends & kiddos happily left for home (well, the parentals anyway). Before 9pm. Brilliant!
And now on to 2010... which already seems a very cool year indeed!
We celebrated a "Scottish New Year", which mostly consisted of having a few folks over for dinner, then firing up the internet and watching the Hogmany Live from Edinburgh. It was a tad more restrained than the Times Square Rocking parties (though a few friends assure me the unofficial celebrations are just as rowdy). Anywho, with a minute to midnight, they focused in on a single bagpiper next to a cool fire... and then massive fireworks lit the sky precisely as the New Year began.
Which was 7pm our time, folks. Does it get any sweeter than that? We shared a bit of champagne, then sent our tall, dark haired man out the back door and to the front for the First Footing. A bit of tea and Hobnobs, a bit of Columba blended whisky, a bit (more) juice and cookies for the kiddos... and then friends & kiddos happily left for home (well, the parentals anyway). Before 9pm. Brilliant!
And now on to 2010... which already seems a very cool year indeed!
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