Hey Friends...
St. Nicholas went really well this year. The newspapers announced that there were no major problems, no deaths, and only one arrest-due to slashed tires. As you can see from the pictures, the seniors were "herded" on the Grand’ Place to protect them, as well as those who had business there. They weren't forced to stay there, but that was where the music, food, drinks, and medical aid were. You can also see just how dirty the kids got and how dirty it got around the city. However, they enjoyed themselves and the city was pretty much cleaned up by the next day. It was really interesting to hear the traditions around this holiday. Eggs, flour, water, beer, meat pâté, etc. ends up in your hair, on your face and clothes. And get this, it is considered sacrilege if you wash your white coat. Some people still have theirs in their closets. I'm not sure what is done with the coats if they stink.
It truly is beginning to look like Christmas around here. There are Santas hanging out of windows, houses starting to light up at night, and the ice outdoor skating rink is back in Huy. My own tree is up, but not decorated yet.
Girls Night Out was lots of fun. My town had a small Christmas Market, and so we took a little walk to go see it. It was good to catch up with Julie and Stephanie, to hear what was going on in their lives. Stephanie told me that her life is better because I'm in it. She touched my heart. Just remembering makes me smile.
Thank you for praying this past month with me about the language. I don't feel as though I'm struggling with it as much as I was. I still get tongue-tied, or so it seems to me, but I'm not frustrated as I was before. And this is a good thing because last Friday, I was the one doing all the talking during Club Parasol. No meditation, but rather talking about a subject God put on my heart early in the week. I talked about suicide and my own experience walking that road as a teenager. We had a good discussion time afterwards, as the youth were talkative and had lots of questions. Afterwards, Christine told me that she was glad I talked about that particular subject because it had been on her heart to talk about for some time.
This Friday is the Ladies Christmas Dinner. We're planning around 70-80 ladies. The dinner is a great tool to invite people to hear the Gospel and to invite people back to church-those who have stopped coming. I'm excited to say that those I have invited are coming. Yippeee!!! Please pray that these ladies' hearts, minds, and ears are open to hear what God's message of love.
I give thanks to God for you often because of your faithfulness.
Blessings...Amy
www.expedition237.org
St. Nicholas went really well this year. The newspapers announced that there were no major problems, no deaths, and only one arrest-due to slashed tires. As you can see from the pictures, the seniors were "herded" on the Grand’ Place to protect them, as well as those who had business there. They weren't forced to stay there, but that was where the music, food, drinks, and medical aid were. You can also see just how dirty the kids got and how dirty it got around the city. However, they enjoyed themselves and the city was pretty much cleaned up by the next day. It was really interesting to hear the traditions around this holiday. Eggs, flour, water, beer, meat pâté, etc. ends up in your hair, on your face and clothes. And get this, it is considered sacrilege if you wash your white coat. Some people still have theirs in their closets. I'm not sure what is done with the coats if they stink.
It truly is beginning to look like Christmas around here. There are Santas hanging out of windows, houses starting to light up at night, and the ice outdoor skating rink is back in Huy. My own tree is up, but not decorated yet.
Girls Night Out was lots of fun. My town had a small Christmas Market, and so we took a little walk to go see it. It was good to catch up with Julie and Stephanie, to hear what was going on in their lives. Stephanie told me that her life is better because I'm in it. She touched my heart. Just remembering makes me smile.
Thank you for praying this past month with me about the language. I don't feel as though I'm struggling with it as much as I was. I still get tongue-tied, or so it seems to me, but I'm not frustrated as I was before. And this is a good thing because last Friday, I was the one doing all the talking during Club Parasol. No meditation, but rather talking about a subject God put on my heart early in the week. I talked about suicide and my own experience walking that road as a teenager. We had a good discussion time afterwards, as the youth were talkative and had lots of questions. Afterwards, Christine told me that she was glad I talked about that particular subject because it had been on her heart to talk about for some time.
This Friday is the Ladies Christmas Dinner. We're planning around 70-80 ladies. The dinner is a great tool to invite people to hear the Gospel and to invite people back to church-those who have stopped coming. I'm excited to say that those I have invited are coming. Yippeee!!! Please pray that these ladies' hearts, minds, and ears are open to hear what God's message of love.
I give thanks to God for you often because of your faithfulness.
Blessings...Amy
www.expedition237.org
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