Monday, December 21, 2009

Victor's journey in gymnastics (2003-2009)

Here's a 3 min. video clip of Victor's participation in gymnastics since he was 3 years old. He started in Pittsburgh, attending one class per week and has persisted until now, with plans to continue. We rejoice with God's gift of excellent health for him and continue to pray with him that whether he wins or loses, all will be for God's glory!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Valerie Umana-Anderson's journey in ballet

Since 2004 til now Valerie Umana-Anderson has pranced and danced in every Christmas performance, delighting the Lord with her use of the rhythm and grace God has given her. For God's glory and joy she dances!
Enjoy this 2 minute video rendition of photos we've taken over the years!

Friday, December 4, 2009

Nice to meet you Senor Turkey!

Nice to meet you Senor Turkey! I have only seen you in the movies. I have always wondered what Thanksgiving was all about.

Such were the words of our Honduran friend, Cesar Alonzo, who for the first time met a real turkey (and no, he was not referring me to me! :)





We delighted in telling them the story of Thanksgiving starting with a multiple choice question:
Thanksgiving is....
a. A historical event
b. A US holiday
c. A Christian way of living
d. All of the above

We shared that according your belief, that's how you celebrated. If it was just an event in the past, you would associate Thanksgiving with Pilgrims and Indians. We did read them a story about the event itself in 1621. If you believed it is just a US holiday, you would appreciate the day off and remember to "be thankful", not to anyone in particular, but just a neutral kind of feeling. Lastly, if you believe Thanksgiving is a Christian way of living then you would make special effort to express to the Lord God all that you were grateful for.
Indeed, Thanksgiving is all the above, and we are thankful at having shared with our beloved friends and family (Silvia and Alfredo's cousin Alejandra were present) the joyous occasion.