Where we are, the chances of a white Christmas are looking pretty bleak. A few weeks ago, we had temperatures near 70. We almost thought we were having a Dominican Christmas. We look forward to Christmas there when temperatures actually subside to a comfortable 70 or 80 degrees.
On Black Friday I saw a furniture store was advertising that if it snowed more than 3 inches on Christmas day, any purchase made on Black Friday was free. I imagine they sold a lot of furniture. Fortuneately for them, it looks like they are going to be the winner.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Recent photos
I haven't had much time to blog recently. Four children really keep you hopping!!! Here are some pictures that will catch you up on a bit of our lives.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Confused
Ryan awoke from his nap late yesterday afternoon and would not stop crying. I took him to Daddy and Daddy said, "Do you want to go vote with Daddy?" He immediately stopped crying and shook his head yes, reaching for Daddy.
On our way home from the voting polls, Ryan asked "Where we going?" We told him we were going home. He said, "No we not. We going on a boat." Here he thought Doug told him "boat" instead of "vote." We laughed and explained to him what voting was. He seemed to take it well and wasn't overly disappointed.
When we came out of the voting polls, Regina asked if that's the way people vote in other countries. I told her they probably had their own method of doing it.
Once we got home she said, "I thought voting was going to be waving flags and lifting your feet." She was remembering a few years ago in the D.R. when they held their Presidential elections. They really make a big deal in the campaigning. They have a song written with their slogan in it etc. The ice cream shop just across the street from our house played the LOUD music of their candidate and danced, waving flags, and stopping cars to try to persuade them to vote for their fellow. It was a very interesting time as the LOUD campaign music floated through our whole house for several weeks prior to the election.
The celebration afterward was just as loud and boisterous. They drove around in vehicles dragging tin cans, beeping horns, and hollaring. It was quite the ordeal and I don't think our kids will ever forget the campaigning of the celebration of victory after the election.
On our way home from the voting polls, Ryan asked "Where we going?" We told him we were going home. He said, "No we not. We going on a boat." Here he thought Doug told him "boat" instead of "vote." We laughed and explained to him what voting was. He seemed to take it well and wasn't overly disappointed.
When we came out of the voting polls, Regina asked if that's the way people vote in other countries. I told her they probably had their own method of doing it.
Once we got home she said, "I thought voting was going to be waving flags and lifting your feet." She was remembering a few years ago in the D.R. when they held their Presidential elections. They really make a big deal in the campaigning. They have a song written with their slogan in it etc. The ice cream shop just across the street from our house played the LOUD music of their candidate and danced, waving flags, and stopping cars to try to persuade them to vote for their fellow. It was a very interesting time as the LOUD campaign music floated through our whole house for several weeks prior to the election.
The celebration afterward was just as loud and boisterous. They drove around in vehicles dragging tin cans, beeping horns, and hollaring. It was quite the ordeal and I don't think our kids will ever forget the campaigning of the celebration of victory after the election.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
First time voter!
Today was the first time I ever voted for government offices. In the Brethren in Christ church, from which I came, separation of church and state was believed and practiced. I never thought about voting. When I went to Bible college, I learned that other Christians vote! I understood their reasoning and did not condemn them for it and certainly felt they were not in the wrong. However, I still didn't feel any reason to change the action of not voting.
As it came closer to the last Presidential election, I realized that we are in a spiritual battle; Biblical values against ungodly values - not just one man against another. Our values are at stake. I felt convicted in my heart that I should be voting and doing something about it. It was too late to register to vote by the time I mentioned it to Doug.
For some reason, I didn't vote in the last several elections. But today, the first time in history, I feel good knowing that I did my part in helping to shape our country into what it should be.
Not only do I vote, but my mother, brothers, and even some aunts and uncles now cast their vote as well. The eyes of many are being opened. May God help more and more to see voting as a Christian duty more than a citizen duty.
As it came closer to the last Presidential election, I realized that we are in a spiritual battle; Biblical values against ungodly values - not just one man against another. Our values are at stake. I felt convicted in my heart that I should be voting and doing something about it. It was too late to register to vote by the time I mentioned it to Doug.
For some reason, I didn't vote in the last several elections. But today, the first time in history, I feel good knowing that I did my part in helping to shape our country into what it should be.
Not only do I vote, but my mother, brothers, and even some aunts and uncles now cast their vote as well. The eyes of many are being opened. May God help more and more to see voting as a Christian duty more than a citizen duty.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Unanimous vote for the D.R.!
It's unanimous.....well, most days. There may be some days Mommy & Daddy aren't quite as in agreement as others.
Last week we ate at Wendy's and overheard some people talking Spanish at the table next to us. As always, we were intrigued to know where they were from and asked them. They were from Puerto Rico. We held a conversation with them in Spanish. They wanted to know all about our family etc. as is common with the Latino people.
As we headed out to our van, we all discussed the Puerto Ricans and said how anxious it made us to get back to the D.R. Regina said she wanted to go back to the D.R. and was tired of being in the States.
The fact that we want to return to the field is a good sign. When we came home a year and a half ago, we thought we would never want to return. We were so worn out that we didn't enjoy being there. God has definitely restored us and given healing. Now we are ready to go back and give it another shot.
Last week we ate at Wendy's and overheard some people talking Spanish at the table next to us. As always, we were intrigued to know where they were from and asked them. They were from Puerto Rico. We held a conversation with them in Spanish. They wanted to know all about our family etc. as is common with the Latino people.
As we headed out to our van, we all discussed the Puerto Ricans and said how anxious it made us to get back to the D.R. Regina said she wanted to go back to the D.R. and was tired of being in the States.
The fact that we want to return to the field is a good sign. When we came home a year and a half ago, we thought we would never want to return. We were so worn out that we didn't enjoy being there. God has definitely restored us and given healing. Now we are ready to go back and give it another shot.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Dominican church member makes it to heaven
Word came on Saturday that Ramon, an elderly man in our church, had died. It was a sad, yet joyous thought. Ramon had lived most of his life as an alcoholic. About 5 years ago, he had a stroke. In the hospital, Doug arrived encouraging him to pray to be saved and prayed with him. Later his wife asked him if he prayed from his heart and, though he had lost the ability to speak, he squeezed her hand as an affirmation.
Ramon's life truly had changed. His stroke left him paralyzed and speechless, yet his face beamed brightly and he no longer asked for alcohol. He would come to the services and smile as if he were enjoying it immensely.
Although we will miss Ramon and his smiling face in our services, we rejoice to think that he is now walking, talking and running. This is what we labor and live for. This is what the sacrifice is all about.
Ramon's life truly had changed. His stroke left him paralyzed and speechless, yet his face beamed brightly and he no longer asked for alcohol. He would come to the services and smile as if he were enjoying it immensely.
Although we will miss Ramon and his smiling face in our services, we rejoice to think that he is now walking, talking and running. This is what we labor and live for. This is what the sacrifice is all about.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
The 1995 Chapel Singers reunited for Penn View's Harvest Home. Here we are with our families. In those days, we were 4; now there are 20 of us! The Chapel Singers were Terri Walter (pictured left with her familiy), me with my family, Mike Shiery (to the right of Doug with his wife and 2 children), and Jon Plank - piano player (right end with his wife and 2 children).
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Jonathan - one month
After Daddy finally had a moment to unload the pictures from the camera to the computer, I now have pictures to share! Here is our little Jonathan. He will be one month old tomorrow. You can see how has changed over the last couple of weeks. Notice his long hippy hair hanging over his ears. He will soon need a haircut!
I have lots to post and little time to do it. How does a homeschooling mother of 4 children keep up with life? When I get a chance, there will be more news and pictures. But for now......gotta run.
I have lots to post and little time to do it. How does a homeschooling mother of 4 children keep up with life? When I get a chance, there will be more news and pictures. But for now......gotta run.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Two weeks already!
It's hard to believe our little one is already 2 weeks old. He has been our best baby. Our other children bawled almost nonstop for the first few weeks, but this little guy just eats, sleeps, and hangs out.
With all of the new adjustments in our house, I failed to mention how fast he came.
We made it to the hospital at 6:20 a.m. and he was born at 6:58 a.m. I was only in labor about 2-1/2 hours.
I hope to post pictures of him with his eyes open.........someday soon.
With all of the new adjustments in our house, I failed to mention how fast he came.
We made it to the hospital at 6:20 a.m. and he was born at 6:58 a.m. I was only in labor about 2-1/2 hours.
I hope to post pictures of him with his eyes open.........someday soon.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
God protects little Sara
Sara Vargas is the daughter of our pastor, Euddy, in the D.R. She is about 10 months old.
We received word from Euddy that little Sara fell down the terrible flight of concrete steps that leads to the mission apartments. This is the same flight of steps that Regina fell down 2 times when we lived there.
Sara was in her walker and they thought the door to the flight of steps was closed after Euddy went out. The door bounced back open and Sara tried to follow her Daddy down the steps while in her walker.
Euddy said both Sara and his wife cried alot and he nearly passed out. Euddy's brother, Blenski, was there and quickly wisked Sara up and took her immediately to the army hospital. There they took x-rays of her and checked her out. Thankfully, she was okay with no broken bones. Thank God for protecting her!
We received word from Euddy that little Sara fell down the terrible flight of concrete steps that leads to the mission apartments. This is the same flight of steps that Regina fell down 2 times when we lived there.
Sara was in her walker and they thought the door to the flight of steps was closed after Euddy went out. The door bounced back open and Sara tried to follow her Daddy down the steps while in her walker.
Euddy said both Sara and his wife cried alot and he nearly passed out. Euddy's brother, Blenski, was there and quickly wisked Sara up and took her immediately to the army hospital. There they took x-rays of her and checked her out. Thankfully, she was okay with no broken bones. Thank God for protecting her!
Update on Regina's eye
Yesterday we ventured down to Lancaster to see a new physician concerning Regina's straying eye.
When we were in the D.R. over the summer, we took her to the specialist that has been treating her. However, this time he turned us over to a new doctor since he is overloaded with patients. After spending 2 hours with her, the new doctor said she would need surgery and that the problem was muscular. He wanted her to have a follow up visit while we are in the States.
We found a highly recommended pediatric eye doctor in Lancaster. We were thankful to have taken her because his opinion was different from the doctor in the D.R. He said she definitely does NOT have to have surgery and he feels we can correct her ambliopia problem. The lenses she currently has are too strong and that is why her eye is still straying even with patching.
We stopped at Walmart on the way home to order her new lenses and hopefully it will work this time. Once we have the new lenses, we will have to patch her good eye 2 hours a day which should give us the desired results of getting that eye straightened out.
I feel it was providential we took her to a doctor here even though the price was about 7 times what we pay in the D.R. Otherwise, we would have had surgery done on her in the D.R. that would have been unnecessary.
When we were in the D.R. over the summer, we took her to the specialist that has been treating her. However, this time he turned us over to a new doctor since he is overloaded with patients. After spending 2 hours with her, the new doctor said she would need surgery and that the problem was muscular. He wanted her to have a follow up visit while we are in the States.
We found a highly recommended pediatric eye doctor in Lancaster. We were thankful to have taken her because his opinion was different from the doctor in the D.R. He said she definitely does NOT have to have surgery and he feels we can correct her ambliopia problem. The lenses she currently has are too strong and that is why her eye is still straying even with patching.
We stopped at Walmart on the way home to order her new lenses and hopefully it will work this time. Once we have the new lenses, we will have to patch her good eye 2 hours a day which should give us the desired results of getting that eye straightened out.
I feel it was providential we took her to a doctor here even though the price was about 7 times what we pay in the D.R. Otherwise, we would have had surgery done on her in the D.R. that would have been unnecessary.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
It's a boy!
He's here safe and sound.
Jonathan Paul Hoffman
Sept. 11, 2006
6:58 a.m.
7 lbs. 11 oz.
19" long
He came quite fast arriving right on Regina's birthday. She was thrilled. Now we have two "9-11" children.
You can see pictures of him on our website - www.dkhoffman.com
Jonathan Paul Hoffman
Sept. 11, 2006
6:58 a.m.
7 lbs. 11 oz.
19" long
He came quite fast arriving right on Regina's birthday. She was thrilled. Now we have two "9-11" children.
You can see pictures of him on our website - www.dkhoffman.com
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Awaiting the arrival of the new baby
These days are filled with much anticipation as we await the arrival of our little bundle. Last week I had many contractions and thought it was going to be arriving early. Things have calmed down and the little camper seems to be quite content staying inside of Mommy. My due date is one week from today, so it should be soon!
The children are excited and every night Brandon says, "I think you're going to go tonight." Tonight is full moon. Maybe it will be tonight. If not, we'll keep waiting......
The children are excited and every night Brandon says, "I think you're going to go tonight." Tonight is full moon. Maybe it will be tonight. If not, we'll keep waiting......
Thursday, August 31, 2006
"Miracle Van"
I had mentioned previously of a van being miraculously provided for us. As we searched and searched for a van to replace the one that was totaled, our attention was drawn to the Grand Caravans which would be ideal for our family for deputation. We found one that was very reasonably priced and seemed in good condition. We did not have the money to put toward it and sensed in prayer that we should not go into debt. We waited some more, continuing to borrow vehicles and try to find the mind of the Lord.
Our answer came one morning in prayer when the Lord assured us that He had a vehicle for us. It was confirmed that night when we received a phone call. The person on the other end shared with us that they heard we were looking for a van and they had one that they felt the Lord had asked them to donate to us. We were speechless. How can you say no to an offer such as that?
We made arrangements to go and see the van and it was exactly the kind we had been looking for - a 1999 Grand Caravan. What was most amazing was that the donor didn’t even know we had totaled our van and were without a vehicle. All they knew is that we were looking for one. God moved on their hearts and they obeyed.
It is in great condition and quite comfortable. We were able to get it transferred to our name just a few days before leaving for our trip to the D.R. in June. We thank the Lord many times over for His miraculous and astounding provision of this vehicle.
Our answer came one morning in prayer when the Lord assured us that He had a vehicle for us. It was confirmed that night when we received a phone call. The person on the other end shared with us that they heard we were looking for a van and they had one that they felt the Lord had asked them to donate to us. We were speechless. How can you say no to an offer such as that?
We made arrangements to go and see the van and it was exactly the kind we had been looking for - a 1999 Grand Caravan. What was most amazing was that the donor didn’t even know we had totaled our van and were without a vehicle. All they knew is that we were looking for one. God moved on their hearts and they obeyed.
It is in great condition and quite comfortable. We were able to get it transferred to our name just a few days before leaving for our trip to the D.R. in June. We thank the Lord many times over for His miraculous and astounding provision of this vehicle.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
If you are smothering in the heat, then you are getting a feel of what we live with nearly everyday in the D.R. Some people think you get used to it, but you don't. You just learn to sweat. The difference is that instead of cooling down in September, the heat continues right through November. It cools down just a bit December through February, then it climbs back up. If we have a day in the 70's, to us it is "cool."
Being here in a normally cooler climate, I can't comprehend how we deal with it. I guess the Lord gives grace when it is necessary. I do know that on a normal day in the D.R. we sweat a lot, drink alot, and are more sluggish. Can anybody guess why we needed a break?
Here are the temperature comparisons.
August 2, 2006 4:20 p.m.
Our hometown, PA:
Temp. - 92 degrees
Feels like - 100 degrees
Dewpoint - 72
Humidity - 52%
Santo Domingo, D.R.
Temp. - 88 degrees
Feels like - 104 degrees
Dewpoint - 81
Humidity - 79%
Being here in a normally cooler climate, I can't comprehend how we deal with it. I guess the Lord gives grace when it is necessary. I do know that on a normal day in the D.R. we sweat a lot, drink alot, and are more sluggish. Can anybody guess why we needed a break?
Here are the temperature comparisons.
August 2, 2006 4:20 p.m.
Our hometown, PA:
Temp. - 92 degrees
Feels like - 100 degrees
Dewpoint - 72
Humidity - 52%
Santo Domingo, D.R.
Temp. - 88 degrees
Feels like - 104 degrees
Dewpoint - 81
Humidity - 79%
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Did you know?
Did you know that we are due to have our fourth child in just about 7 weeks? We're looking forward to having an addition to our home. Mommy is especially ready to get the addition out of her belly. The sonogram says it's a boy. Regina was disappointed that it was not going to be a little sister, but she seems to be getting used to the idea of remaining the "princess" of the family.
10 Year Anniversary
Today we celebrate being happily married for 10 years! Wow! Who can believe it?
We plan to celebrate by going tomorrow to look at home school curriculum. :-) Following that, we will be staying in a motel. We're looking forward to spending some quality time together as we reminisce the past and look forward to a happy future.
We plan to celebrate by going tomorrow to look at home school curriculum. :-) Following that, we will be staying in a motel. We're looking forward to spending some quality time together as we reminisce the past and look forward to a happy future.
Monday, July 03, 2006
Back home at last!
After being gone for 3 weeks, we spent this past week trying to catch up on the rest of life.
We had a very good trip in the D.R. and were able to get our residencies! This has come after years of invested time and money. We thank the Lord for helping us.
The church in the D.R. is doing well. Euddy is doing a super job as the pastor. Everything was clean and neat at the compound and the church was alive and well.
We spent 2 weeks at SIMO which we found very beneficial to us and helpful to our ministry. The children stayed with us in the boy's dorm and had a good time. Bro. Mowery even took them fishing in the pond. They caught more fish than Bro. Mowery and Daddy could keep up with.
Here are some photos of their prizes.
We had a very good trip in the D.R. and were able to get our residencies! This has come after years of invested time and money. We thank the Lord for helping us.
The church in the D.R. is doing well. Euddy is doing a super job as the pastor. Everything was clean and neat at the compound and the church was alive and well.
We spent 2 weeks at SIMO which we found very beneficial to us and helpful to our ministry. The children stayed with us in the boy's dorm and had a good time. Bro. Mowery even took them fishing in the pond. They caught more fish than Bro. Mowery and Daddy could keep up with.
Here are some photos of their prizes.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Kindergarten graduation
On Memorial Day, Regina graduated from Kindergarten. Since she is homeschooled, we made a gown out of a sheet and a hat from a cardboard box. The tassle was made from thread. Grandpa and Grandma Hoffman and Aunt got to participate in the outdoor ceremony. She walked up the sidewalk to the principal where he made flowery comments and gave her an invisible diploma. Cake and ice cream followed the ceremony.
We had fun in spite of a very hot and humid day. Congratulations Regina!
We had fun in spite of a very hot and humid day. Congratulations Regina!
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Trip to DR
We just got back from a 10-day trip in D.R. The Lord opened a lot of doors fast and we made plans to travel one week before our departure date.
It was a great trip. We were able to get our residency cards which are valid for 2 years. After this we just have to pay to renew them. Thank the Lord!
The Dominican church is alive and well. The people are on fire and the Lord poured out His presence on us both services last Sunday. One man prayed to get saved in the morning service. It was very encouraging to see new faces and see old ones now glowing with the presence of the Lord.
There is a lot to blog about and pictures to share, but we just got back today and Monday we leave for 2 weeks at SIMO (Summer Institute Missionary Orientation). Maybe we'll get a chance to catch up the blog somewhere in between.
It was a great trip. We were able to get our residency cards which are valid for 2 years. After this we just have to pay to renew them. Thank the Lord!
The Dominican church is alive and well. The people are on fire and the Lord poured out His presence on us both services last Sunday. One man prayed to get saved in the morning service. It was very encouraging to see new faces and see old ones now glowing with the presence of the Lord.
There is a lot to blog about and pictures to share, but we just got back today and Monday we leave for 2 weeks at SIMO (Summer Institute Missionary Orientation). Maybe we'll get a chance to catch up the blog somewhere in between.
Friday, May 19, 2006
God Size Miracle
Our missionary friends, the Kiser's, need a "God size miracle." Visit their website to find out more about this need and how you can get involved.
www.godsizemiracle.com
The audio and video clips found at the bottom of the page just above the blue box are very interesting.
www.godsizemiracle.com
The audio and video clips found at the bottom of the page just above the blue box are very interesting.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Miracle van
God has looked on our low estate with great mercy and miraculously supplied a van for us! Details and pictures will follow as soon as the paperwork is finalized - which may take a few more weeks.
Monday, May 15, 2006
President Bush leaves message!!
We returned home Friday evening and checked the messages on our answering machine. I missed the part of the first message, but the voice sounded like President George Bush. I said, "Doug, that's President Bush." He said, "No, it's not." I listened to it again and sure enough, he said, "Hello, this is President George W. Bush." His message was to encourage voters to elect Don Sherwood in the upcoming primaries. Of course the message was pre-recorded. But hey, it's not everyday you get a call from the President of the United States!
Schoolmate killed in motorcycle accident
This man attended the same school as Kim and Kim graduated with his sister, Laura.
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=138061&format=html
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=138061&format=html
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Van accident
Sorry for the mixup in the pictures. They are below. I lost my post and couldn't figure out how to get it in above the van pictures. So here's the scoop. On April 6, Kim was involved in a van accident leaving the van totalled! All 3 children were with her and everyone walked out with only cuts and bruises. We thank the Lord for His protection!
This was Brandon's second year to go fishing and he loved it! Last year he got an 11 inch fish. He was hoping to get a bigger one this year. He succeeded when he reeled in a 17 inch fish! He was so proud to see his prize fish on the supper table last night and know he had part in providing meat for us.
Friday, March 31, 2006
Still adjusting to culture
You would think that since we are Americans by nature and lived in the States for 23 years that we would always keep our American thoughts and ways. Although we have been in the States for over a year, some things still seem "different" to us.
In the D.R., the seasons change very little and you can wear whatever you want in your whole wardrobe for the whole year - which does not include sweaters or any form of heavy clothing. I have had to adjust back to wearing only dark colors for winter. It was more than I could handle to have to pass over my spring clothes over the winter. I guess I've gotten so accustomed to wearing spring clothes that it's hard for me to wear sweaters and dark, dreary colors all winter long.
Another adjustment has been hanging laundry out. Of course the weather in D.R. is great for hanging out clothes. The only problem is that it is so hot and there is very little air that the clothes end up drying very wrinkled. They don't blow out as they do here. Until we got a dryer a few years ago in the D.R., I was having to do A LOT of ironing. Last spring I couldn't get it through my head that I could hang clothes out here without them being wrinkled. This year it is finally sinking in and I've been hanging out more wash.
Probably by the time we've fully adjusted to the changes here in the States, it will be time to go back to the D.R. and relearn the ways there.
In the D.R., the seasons change very little and you can wear whatever you want in your whole wardrobe for the whole year - which does not include sweaters or any form of heavy clothing. I have had to adjust back to wearing only dark colors for winter. It was more than I could handle to have to pass over my spring clothes over the winter. I guess I've gotten so accustomed to wearing spring clothes that it's hard for me to wear sweaters and dark, dreary colors all winter long.
Another adjustment has been hanging laundry out. Of course the weather in D.R. is great for hanging out clothes. The only problem is that it is so hot and there is very little air that the clothes end up drying very wrinkled. They don't blow out as they do here. Until we got a dryer a few years ago in the D.R., I was having to do A LOT of ironing. Last spring I couldn't get it through my head that I could hang clothes out here without them being wrinkled. This year it is finally sinking in and I've been hanging out more wash.
Probably by the time we've fully adjusted to the changes here in the States, it will be time to go back to the D.R. and relearn the ways there.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
One week and one root canal later
Last week Doug was able to get in for a root canal. Poor guy had waited almost a week to get rid of his pain. Thankfully he had a pain free root canal and has had little problem since then. How wonderful it is to have him back to normal and not walking around the house holding the side of his mouth with a look of agony in his eyes.
Spring sensations
Well, today it feels like spring here in this "neck of the woods." Spring is my favorite season here. In the D.R., my favorite is winter simply because it's the only time of the year that is "bearable."
We spent the first day of spring enjoying a free Italian Ice from Rita's. It was 37 degrees. We weren't the only crazy ones. There was a lot of other people joining us. We ate our Italian Ice in the van with the heater on.
I think I finally figured out this spring thing. Last year I was totally surprised and taken back that spring had changed from the 21st of March to the 20th. Or was I just mistaken? As I recall when we left 7 years ago, the first day of spring was the 21st. Well, I even heard the weatherman say that the first full day of spring was the 21st. So....it just might be that the 20th is when "Spring begins" and that the "First day of spring" is on the 21st. I don't really know, but I am glad that spring is here!
We spent the first day of spring enjoying a free Italian Ice from Rita's. It was 37 degrees. We weren't the only crazy ones. There was a lot of other people joining us. We ate our Italian Ice in the van with the heater on.
I think I finally figured out this spring thing. Last year I was totally surprised and taken back that spring had changed from the 21st of March to the 20th. Or was I just mistaken? As I recall when we left 7 years ago, the first day of spring was the 21st. Well, I even heard the weatherman say that the first full day of spring was the 21st. So....it just might be that the 20th is when "Spring begins" and that the "First day of spring" is on the 21st. I don't really know, but I am glad that spring is here!
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Toothache!
The biggest news for this week is that Doug has an incredible toothache. He attempted to have a tooth which had been bothering him "fixed" in the D.R. when we were there in September. He had a root canal done on this same tooth 6 years ago in the D.R. Just in the past few months, it has increased in pain and this week the pain has increased to where he is taking Ibuprofen several times a day and now the pain is getting unbearable even with Ibuprofen. The whole side of his face is now in pain due to that wretched tooth. The soonest he can get in at the dentist is Tuesday morning. That's a long time when you're in pain!
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Euddy & Dionelly's baby girl
This is a picture of Sara - daughter of Pastor Euddy in Santo Domingo. This was sent a few months ago and I didn't realize we had a copy of it on our computer. She already has alot more hair by now.
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