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What I’ve been reading…Through my Eyes by Tim Tebow

I'm a little over half way through Tim Tebow's first book. I really like Tim Tebow…liked him ever since I saw the first ESPN interview on him before he won the Heisman. His book is, well, informative. So far, he has a little biographical information, and a whole lot of re-living many of the college football games of his career. I find myself getting bored a bit, but there have been a few interesting stories interspersed.

One of my favorites is from the FSU game during his sophomore season I believe. He stiff armed a guy with his right hand, and at the same time, someone missed tackling him which pinned this right hand between two helmets. Tim knew something happened to his hand, but did not want to come out of the game. So the trainer sprayed a cooling spray on it every time Tim came to the sideline, and it seemed to help keep the pain and swelling down. After the game, an X-ray showed that his hand did have a clean break and would need attention. Tim asked the trainer what the cooling spray was that seemed to work so well, and the trainer responded – "Bactine antiseptic spray." Hah! No medical value for breaks at all!

The mind and will is a powerful thing!

My Friend Patrick

This is my friend Patrick standing inside his unfinished auto parts store in the small village of Source Matelas, Haiti (see 'A' on map below).  I first met Patrick last year as we painted and roofed a new house for his mom and siblings.  Patrick is the children's pastor at Mission of Hope Church in Titanyen, a student, a new husband, and soon to be (maybe already) a new dad!  In order to support his family, Patrick has started to build this little store in his village.  As you can see, the structure is up, but he needs about $500 US to finish the job. 

I have continued to stay in contact with Patrick, and I can tell you he is the real deal.  He loves Jesus, and God is going to use him to touch the Haitian people with the Gospel.  All I'm asking is that you would consider joining Megan and I in giving something to help him finish his store so he can have a way to continually supply for his family.  Thanks!

All gifts can be given through Pathway's online giving portal here, or dropped in an offering at Pathway.  Of course your gifts will be receipted for tax exempt purposes as this will be an official project of Pathway AG!

Thanks again for helping me help my friend Patrick!

 

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Wild hogs in Middlebury

Not sure what's more odd - the fact that the closest news organization reporting on this is in Fort Wayne, or the fact that we actually had wild hogs in Middlebury? Wild feral charging hogs experienced in Middlebury!

http://www.wane.com/dpp/news/indiana/wild-hogs-found-in-elkhart-county

The Bridge Project - Paris

Here's the latest and greatest from The Bridge Project in Paris, France! Todd and Amanda are doing a great job leading the team in bringing Jesus to Paris!

Playing Mr. Mom

It's been a half vacation/half work week for me this week. Megan is out of town with Ashton (my oldest), so that leaves me, Tate (8), and Hayden (2). I've learned you really don't know what it's like to take care of a 2 year old 24/7 until…well…you take care of a 2 year old 24/7. Don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed having the one on one time with my younger girls! But this darling 2 year old has driven me to create a few Mr. Mom's guiding principles. When dad is the main care giver of a 2 year old, the following guidelines will be adhered to:

1. Thou shall not expect thine hair to ever look as good as when mommy does it.
2. Thou shall not have a cookie until you finish your supper…even if you continue to ask 163 times.
3. Thou shall not live on green beans alone. Though shall eat everything else put before you. One cannot live on milk, green beans, and Cheez-it's alone.
4. Thou shall crawl up into your dad's lap at the end of the night and fall asleep as he lightly rubs your back. This would take the place of flopping around like a fish out of water as your dad attempts to calm you and get you to sleep.
5. Thou shall not fill thine pants unless we are at OUR OWN HOUSE. I will not be changing diapers at Walmart, or any public place for that matter. Men's restrooms are some of the most disgusting places on the planet. I ought to know as I am one.

Glad Megan and Ashton will be back Friday night!

25 years of waiting

In Genesis 12, Abraham is 75 yrs old as God promises that "all people's on earth will be blessed through you."

It wasn't until Genesis 21, at the ripe old age of 100 yrs old, that the visible sign of the earlier promise came about! Isaac was born! (to a mom in depends and a dad in a leisure suit)

25 years had passed since the dream was planted in the heart of Abram/Abraham.

Just sitting here wondering about things that are in my heart to do. Things that I really feel are from God, but I haven't seen much of anything pointing that way! Could it be that a few of these things will happen in 25 years?

God give me patience.

Friday in Haiti 2

After a long week of hard work, we spent this afternoon unwinding at the beach...what you can see in the first pic is my handsome farmers tanned ankles...what you can't see very well is the fact that the mix of my spray on sun block and the chlorine in the pool turned much of my skin and feet green!...incredible hulk green...

The other 3 pics are from our last nightly 'reflection' time on top of the roof...

Friday in Haiti

This morning we painted yet one more house in Titayen...all these pics are from there...

Thursday in Haiti 2

All of these pics are from the orphanage this afternoon...

Matt and one of the girls...

Girls at the orphanage...

Jason taught the kids how to make their finger disappear...he is one talented guy...he taught these boys other things as well, but you'll have to ask him about that...

The kids are amazed by my arm hair...they'll sit there pulling on it...kind of cute, but kind of unnerving as well!

Thursday in Haiti

Spent this morning in the village of Mesaye...couldn't take pictures, but spent the whole morning connecting with the kids in the village...games, soccer, bible story/songs, etc...prayed with them all and presented the Gospel...

First pic is the team pic of course...

Next is a picture at Oscar's Orphanage here in Titayan...we spent the afternoon here hanging out with the kids...this pic is the kitchen...apparently dogs are allowed...

Doc Amis adjusted all the orphanage staff and kids...you should have seen their smiles...

This last picture is of me and Stanley...they just found Stanley yesterday...today was his first full day at the orphanage...yet he smiles...

Short of the obvious results of a different diet than normal (w/ a beans and rice base), all of the team is healthy & staying out of the bathroom!

Wednesday in Haiti

Very productive day of mostly painting today...even painted some outdoor bathrooms, that are obviously being used...we'll just leave it for your imagination...no picture...

This little girl brought me to tears as she joined us for lunch today...she's about Hayden's age, & the thought that this might be her only meal for her today was frustrating...

Our fearless leader Jason...doing what fearless leaders do...uh...lead and stuff...

This is the house a crew of us completely painted...Denise owns the house...a single mom with 3 kids...we prayed for her baby today as she's been sick for a while...then gave her $20 to head to the hospital...interesting experience...

Wednesday in Haiti 2

Little guy wanted his picture taken...

This dude was loading cement bags on his motorcycle to take out to the building site...crazy...

Pathway serving, doing dishes tonight...

Wednesday in Haiti 2

Little guy wanted his picture taken...

This dude was loading cement bags on his motorcycle to take out to the building site...crazy...

Pathway serving, doing dishes tonight...