My big brothers are at it again...

Brandon thought this was wonderful!

A little bit of everything...

A little bit of everything...
August 22 is Paraguay's Folklore Day. We celebrated it at school on Friday the 27th. School was decorated in every way to celebrate Paraguay's music, dance, and typical foods. Oscar dressed for the occasion! My boys did too, but they did not want their picture taken.
Oscar's family is here from San Pedro. He has been taking Maria, his niece, back and forth to doctors and here and there for different tests that they are asking for.
Pastor Amancio was here on Monday night (from Concepción) for some eye doctor tests and glasses.
Warm weather, buds and tiny fruits on the trees, flowers...it's almost spring! Too bad there are so many fires, fields burning, it makes everything hazy and smoky.
Last night at our women's small group meeting, we talked about God: his greatness, his wonders, his miracles. Instead of focusing on our problems, we read Psalm 145 and spent some time praising God for all his blessings on us and our families. Check it out. Say a prayer of thanks and praise.
Psalm 145 (New Living Translation)
1 I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever.
2 I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever.
3 Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness.
4 Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.
5. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles.
6 Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness.
7 Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness.
8 The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
9 The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.
10 All of your works will thank you, Lord, and your faithful followers will praise you.
11 They will speak of the glory of your kingdom; they will give examples of your power.
12 They will tell about your mighty deeds and about the majesty and glory of your reign.
13 For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The Lord always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does.
14 The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads.
15 The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it.
16 When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.
17 The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness.
18 The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.
19 He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.
20 The Lord protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked.
21 I will praise the Lord, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever.

Awww!

This is one of Sasha's little puppies at Oscar's niece's house. His name is Juko.

Look Dad...I'm Strong!

Where do you think he gets this idea from? His brothers or his dad? Pretty good for a three year old, huh?

Día del Niño

August 16th is "Día del Niño" - Kid's Day...

Yesterday we had a party at church for all the neighborhood kids. I made those fancy cakes! Today we had parties at school. I stopped at the supermarket after school and there was a clown there making animals out of long balloons for all the kids who went into Super 6. Many schools, churches, companies, or neighborhoods will put together some sort of party for the Paraguayan kids. Jazmin (Oscar's niece) was one of the clowns. Here are some pictures of our party..

SOCCER!!!!

Yesterday the kids started their soccer, handball, and volleyball games. There are about 15 schools involved. The High School boys' game was one of the kick-off games and Colegio Privado Adonai won 5-4. I got their just after the game. Gaby met me at the gate, scraped up -legs, knees and wrists - to tell me that he made 4 of the 5 goals! His huge scars were nothing compared to those glorious goals. One of the teachers filmed it. I'll have to get her video later.

Here's the team...and waiting time...

The FAIR...From a TEEN'S point of view...

Brandon and Gaby with some friends at the Asunción Fair...La Expo.