Ladan is our resident literalist. Here are a couple of conversations we had with him today....
[On the way home from Kids' Night at the Smiths']
Ladan: Mom, I'm kind of hungry. I think I need a snack before I go to bed.
Me: Okay. Maybe we can get you some cereal when we get home.
Ladan: No. I was thinking about eating one of those twisty fruit snacks. [Referring to Clif Twisted Fruit--VERY yummy]
Me: Well, I don't think we're going to have any of those tonight. I told you when we got them that we weren't going to eat one every day. You've had one every day since we got them, so we're not going to have any tonight.
Ladan: Well, Mom, we didn't have one every day.
Me: We had one yesterday and one the day before, which is every day since we got them.
Ladan: Mom. [Read that with an "I need you to pay attention" tone] This is not a day. This is the middle of the night. We did not have one in the day, so we did not have one every day since we got them.
Me: [Laughing pretty hard but trying to keep it quiet]
Ladan: Mom, you should not be laughing at me. That makes me nervoused [yes, with an "ed" at the end]. You should stop laughing because I don't like that very much.
Me: Ladan, I like that you're five. This is fun!
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[As Chet was leaving the room when the boys were going to bed]
Chet: Goodnight. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite. I love you. See you in the morning.
Ladan: But, Dad. There are no bugs in my bed.
Chet: Oh, that's right, Buddy. There are no bed bugs in your bed. That's just a saying. It means sleep good.
Ladan: But, Dad. There are no bed bugs.... Right?
Chet: No, there are no bed bugs. Sleep good.
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A couple days ago I was talking to Chet as Ladan was quietly playing with cars on the floor. Here's how that went down...
Chet: I'm so tired today. I can't seem to wake up.
Me: I hear that. As soon as I hit the pillow last night, Claire woke up and needed something... twice.
Ladan: Why did you hit your pillow, Mom?
I love my kids! They're awesome!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Orphan Sunday--November 8
Well, I haven't written in a LONG TIME, but this is just the reason to get back to it!
Did you know that this Sunday, November 8, is Orphan Sunday?
Did you know that it is Orphan Sunday ALL OVER THE WORLD... not just in our little American corner?
Did you know that my brother and sister-in-law started an amazing ministry called His Voice for Sudan several years ago to do what they can to help care for orphans in Southern Sudan? Since they started their ministry there, they have partnered with the Sudanese people to open two orphanages housing over 190 kids, employing 84 local workers, and providing education for 220 other community children. The Lord has been so faithful to raise up godly men and women among the Sudanese to help care for and teach the children. But they need help.
Did you know that you can participate in the ministry to the people of Southern Sudan? You can pray for the leadership of His Voice for Sudan. You can pray for the children and leaders of Sudan. You can receive e-mail updates and you can follow the His Voice blog. You can financially support their ministry. You can spread the word by telling others or by having my brother come and speak at your church or other organization.
Here is a short video showing some of the beautiful faces of the kids in Sudan....
Please take a minute to think about all that we have been given and determine if there is anything you can share. Maybe it's giving your time to pray. Maybe it's giving of your financial resources. Maybe it's giving your life to welcome an orphan into your family. I can pretty much guarantee that the blessings will far outweigh the costs.
Did you know that this Sunday, November 8, is Orphan Sunday?
Did you know that it is Orphan Sunday ALL OVER THE WORLD... not just in our little American corner?
Did you know that my brother and sister-in-law started an amazing ministry called His Voice for Sudan several years ago to do what they can to help care for orphans in Southern Sudan? Since they started their ministry there, they have partnered with the Sudanese people to open two orphanages housing over 190 kids, employing 84 local workers, and providing education for 220 other community children. The Lord has been so faithful to raise up godly men and women among the Sudanese to help care for and teach the children. But they need help.
Did you know that you can participate in the ministry to the people of Southern Sudan? You can pray for the leadership of His Voice for Sudan. You can pray for the children and leaders of Sudan. You can receive e-mail updates and you can follow the His Voice blog. You can financially support their ministry. You can spread the word by telling others or by having my brother come and speak at your church or other organization.
Here is a short video showing some of the beautiful faces of the kids in Sudan....
His Voice for Sudan from Amber Burger on Vimeo.
And here's another really great Orphan Sunday video...Please take a minute to think about all that we have been given and determine if there is anything you can share. Maybe it's giving your time to pray. Maybe it's giving of your financial resources. Maybe it's giving your life to welcome an orphan into your family. I can pretty much guarantee that the blessings will far outweigh the costs.
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