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The two most important things are God and people, and connecting the latter with the former.

About Me

I am, first and foremost, a follower of Jesus. I've heard that way of expressing it lately and I like it, because to say I'm a "Christian" can mean anything or nothing these days. (In fact, I sometimes cringe at some of the things said and done by many who proudly wear the name). Unlike Jesus, I am flawed-- sometimes I'm a blatant hypocrite, sometimes a more subtle one. I do not live what I believe as consistently as I would wish, but then again, I'm a work in process. Thankfully, I am loved and forgiven by a gracious God, who is patient as I inch my way along. I hope that I am teachable and growing, for I can forgive myself and others for failure, but I have little patience for those who aren't open to learning, growing and being transformed.I have a dear and wonderful husband, Joel, and after 27 years of marriage I'm still twitterpated! That is a wonderful gift that amazes me still. I have two great kids, whom I dearly love. I love making music (singing or piano), listening to music, writing silly parodies to music, dancing around in the privacy of my kitchen to music...you get the picture. Music speaks a heart language and expresses what I can't always articulate. I also enjoy acting and writing sketches or skits. Doing this successfully in French has been especially fun. I love to laugh. I have lived some laughless times and decided that laughing is not a frivolous luxury, it's like oxygen. No one makes me laugh as much as my mom. She and I just seem to set each other off, and I have loved being within laughing distance of her this year. I am a sensitive person, which can be a blessing or a curse, because I pick up on a lot--sometimes stuff that's not even there! I could go on and on (as chattering along is another trait) but this is probably already more than anyone wants to know...
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Married Life

Today Joel and I celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary, and I just want to go on the record that I am still very much in love after all these years! I am so thankful for a husband who is kind, thoug...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:07:00 GMT

Flight of the Conchords-JUST FOR FUN!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=u5tmnBeNv18 PURE SILLINESS, AND GOOD FOR A BELLY LAUGH!
Posted by on Sat, 10 May 2008 02:47:00 GMT

What About Love?

Due to some situations going on in my life and work, these words to an old Amy Grant song have been running through my head. By saying "Amen" to these lyrics, I do not mean to imply that there is no w...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:24:00 GMT

My Mom is Coming!!!

I can hardly believe that my dear mom will get here in 4 days!! I never thought I would have her in my home ever again. The last time she visited us in Belgium was in 1997--the kids were 10 and 11 yea...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:23:00 GMT

Life Without a Voice

It has now been 2 1/2 weeks that I have been virtually silent, due to some kind of voice problem. I had been revelling in singing more again; I had participated with our worship team in a weekend wors...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 01:54:00 GMT

Just A Thought

I recently read this, and appreciated the message a lot. A starving man who has been offered bread has nothing to be proud of, but much to be grateful for. When I say... "I am a Christian"I'm not shou...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 01:39:00 GMT

How Missionaries Spend Their Saturday Nights

About 17 years ago, some colleagues noticed after their first year in Belgium how long the winters are here, and how grumpy everyone gets by February. They began a tradition which our field continues...
Posted by on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:47:00 GMT

Rollercoaster Ride

Oh, I am feeling so very techie this morning as I post some of my pictures! I am truly impressed with myself. Such a "with it" old person. Oh yeah, and I'm also amazed by my humility...On a more serio...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Jan 2007 01:01:00 GMT

Christmas in Germany

Joel and I just got back from our Christmas getaway in Monschau, Germany. We were dreading our first really-and-truly-all-alone Christmas, and we thought it would be easier if we weren't home. Good d...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 05:46:00 GMT

A Typical Day at the Office...

Sometimes people wonder what life and ministry are like for us here. Our answer is that usually no two days are alike--in fact, one of the hardest things for us is the lack of routine that helps put o...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:09:00 GMT