mission trek is always the highlight of my summer because i get to do what i love most; helping those who need it the most.
overall, the week was great. usually we destroy or create things. this year our group did a summer sports day camp. it was loads of fun and a good learning experience. these were inner city kids with no where to go during the day. it was either this camp or going to work with there parents. its nice to know that just by being there, hanging out with the kids, made a difference to them.
so...our group had five guys and we worked with the girls from st. francis in cali. they all had a great time and got along really well. by the end of the week, we were talking about how fun it would be to join up for next year at another ynia site. i'm hoping this coming year will be different. new way of holding meetings, the way we raise money, and do more service. the most important is having all the adults on the same page at all times and have a say in everything at all times.
i'm looking forward to a new year!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
what are politics?
Kids say the darnedest things...
A kid goes to his dad and asks, "Dad, what are politics?"
His dad replies, " Put it this way; I am the breadwinner of the family so I am capitalism. Your mom is the owner of the money so she is government. The government is the provider for the people so you are the people. Your baby brother will be the future, and the nanny is the working class. Now think about that."
So he went to bed. He was woken by his brother. The baby had pooped in his diaper. He went to tell his parents, but he only found his mom asleep in the bed. He didn't want to wake her, so he went to the nanny. The door was locked. He checked through a hole and saw the dad in bed with the nanny. He went back to bed. The next morning, he went to his dad and said, "Dad i know what you mean now."
"You do? Tell me."
"OK, while capitalism is screwing the working class, the government is sound asleep, while the people are watching the future being pooped on!!!"
A kid goes to his dad and asks, "Dad, what are politics?"
His dad replies, " Put it this way; I am the breadwinner of the family so I am capitalism. Your mom is the owner of the money so she is government. The government is the provider for the people so you are the people. Your baby brother will be the future, and the nanny is the working class. Now think about that."
So he went to bed. He was woken by his brother. The baby had pooped in his diaper. He went to tell his parents, but he only found his mom asleep in the bed. He didn't want to wake her, so he went to the nanny. The door was locked. He checked through a hole and saw the dad in bed with the nanny. He went back to bed. The next morning, he went to his dad and said, "Dad i know what you mean now."
"You do? Tell me."
"OK, while capitalism is screwing the working class, the government is sound asleep, while the people are watching the future being pooped on!!!"
Thursday, June 19, 2008
time for laughing...
i noticed that most of my blogging lately has been negative...so, its time to laugh...
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go on a camping trip, set up their tent, and fall asleep. Some hours later, Holmes wakes his faithful friend.
"Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see."
Watson replies, "I see millions of stars."
"What does that tell you?"
Watson ponders for a minute. "Astronomically speaking, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. Timewise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three. Theologically, it's evident the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you?"
Holmes is silent for a moment, then speaks. "Watson, you idiot, someone has stolen our tent."
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go on a camping trip, set up their tent, and fall asleep. Some hours later, Holmes wakes his faithful friend.
"Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see."
Watson replies, "I see millions of stars."
"What does that tell you?"
Watson ponders for a minute. "Astronomically speaking, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. Timewise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three. Theologically, it's evident the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you?"
Holmes is silent for a moment, then speaks. "Watson, you idiot, someone has stolen our tent."
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
why do people have to judge
why do people feel the need to judge someone by there looks alone?
its not fair. Just because I wear jeans with nice shoes, the occasional t-shirt, maybe a hoody, doesn't mean I don't take my job seriously.
the way I dress matches my personality, I take pride in what I do, i try not to be an embarresment, if I find that I need to dress in nice slacks, a blouse, and nice shoes then I will. Why can't people take someone abilities over the way they dress? I'm a pretty tolerant person but this is rediculous!
its not fair. Just because I wear jeans with nice shoes, the occasional t-shirt, maybe a hoody, doesn't mean I don't take my job seriously.
the way I dress matches my personality, I take pride in what I do, i try not to be an embarresment, if I find that I need to dress in nice slacks, a blouse, and nice shoes then I will. Why can't people take someone abilities over the way they dress? I'm a pretty tolerant person but this is rediculous!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
may she rest in peace...
it was a cold december night in '91 when a lonely cat came to our door. mom said that if we feed it, they'll always come back. so the next day, the cat was back and dad broke down and gave her some food. mom was glad he didn't listen and we became a family. i spent most of my life with smokey, she was my best friend. she was sassy, sweet, loveable when she wanted to be, independent. i would come home and she would be the first thing on my mind, i couldn't wait to see her.
today, was the last day i could hold her and tell her i loved her.
may she rest in peace
Thursday, May 1, 2008
today is national day of prayer
Prayer has been the focus of my life for awhile now. I get text messages asking, "please pray for me" all the time or emails asking for extra prayers for co-workers. One of the coolest things about working at World Vision, is that we have "devos" (time set aside in the morning to pray with your co-workers, very cool stuff). You can't go wrong with prayer; thats why its so good and so powerful. This morning, we went through all of the different aspects of National Day of Prayer, and these are the areas they have asked us to focus our prayers.
Government
We must continue to pray that God protects our way of life, asking that He would install in office men and women who are committed to serving their constituents with integrity. And we must remain in prayer for our elections, beseeching God to prompt our fellow citizens to become involved in this process.
Military
pray for the courageous troops who are actively serving our country each day not only at bases around the world, but also here within our borders. Our soldiers daily place themselves in harm's way in order to defend the way of life we hold dear, and they desperately need our prayer support. Their families should be remembered as well. These individuals often make significant sacrifices as they endure long separations, frequent moves and other challenges inherent to military service.
Media
We encourage you to make our nation's journalists a subject of prayer. Ask the Lord to provide the television, radio and print mediums with staff members and executives who are committed to accuracy and integrity.
Businesses
continue praying that God will provide corporate America with business leaders who are committed to conducting themselves honorably.
Education
With this type of atmosphere pervading our classrooms, it's especially critical that we pray for our nation's public school teachers, administrators and students. Ask the Lord to raise up a new generation of dedicated educators who will commit themselves not only to an honest, accurate presentation of all subject matter, but who will also serve as positive role models for their students.
Church
Pray for the Lord to spark a revival throughout our nation, protect the witness of our pastors, and continue to sanctify and purify Christians around the world. We know that the spiritual condition of homes, communities and countries often points back to the believers within those regions. That being the case, it's all the more important that we strive after righteousness, corporately as well as individually.
Family
Please pray for the family to be preserved as the Lord intended the marital union of one man and one woman devoted to each other and to raising the children in their home to be responsible, caring adults. Also keep in mind our elected leaders and the members of our judicial system as they consider proposed legislation and various court cases related to marriage and the family.
It's amazing to witness prayer work. We don't see it often, at least how we wanted it to happen, but its there. I don't know if anyone will actually read this, but if you do, and you feel moved to pray, please add these seven important areas of life to your prayer list.
Government
We must continue to pray that God protects our way of life, asking that He would install in office men and women who are committed to serving their constituents with integrity. And we must remain in prayer for our elections, beseeching God to prompt our fellow citizens to become involved in this process.
Military
pray for the courageous troops who are actively serving our country each day not only at bases around the world, but also here within our borders. Our soldiers daily place themselves in harm's way in order to defend the way of life we hold dear, and they desperately need our prayer support. Their families should be remembered as well. These individuals often make significant sacrifices as they endure long separations, frequent moves and other challenges inherent to military service.
Media
We encourage you to make our nation's journalists a subject of prayer. Ask the Lord to provide the television, radio and print mediums with staff members and executives who are committed to accuracy and integrity.
Businesses
continue praying that God will provide corporate America with business leaders who are committed to conducting themselves honorably.
Education
With this type of atmosphere pervading our classrooms, it's especially critical that we pray for our nation's public school teachers, administrators and students. Ask the Lord to raise up a new generation of dedicated educators who will commit themselves not only to an honest, accurate presentation of all subject matter, but who will also serve as positive role models for their students.
Church
Pray for the Lord to spark a revival throughout our nation, protect the witness of our pastors, and continue to sanctify and purify Christians around the world. We know that the spiritual condition of homes, communities and countries often points back to the believers within those regions. That being the case, it's all the more important that we strive after righteousness, corporately as well as individually.
Family
Please pray for the family to be preserved as the Lord intended the marital union of one man and one woman devoted to each other and to raising the children in their home to be responsible, caring adults. Also keep in mind our elected leaders and the members of our judicial system as they consider proposed legislation and various court cases related to marriage and the family.
It's amazing to witness prayer work. We don't see it often, at least how we wanted it to happen, but its there. I don't know if anyone will actually read this, but if you do, and you feel moved to pray, please add these seven important areas of life to your prayer list.
Monday, April 28, 2008
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