Dear Samuel,
You are always surprising us and amazing us! Tonight you were drinking some water from a glass. Somehow the water flowed out of the glass and went down your shirt and onto the carpet. You automatically said, "Uh-oh!" Then you walked into the kitchen and started pulling at the fridge door using the towels we hang on the handle. I followed you into the kitchen thinking that you wanted some soymilk because you like to get out the carton. But when I opened the door, you held onto the towel and it dawned on Daddy that you wanted the towel to wipe up the water on the floor. So we gave you the towel and, with your little feet, toddled over to the spill and wiped it up--and you did a good job! We were so proud! You are such a helpful little boy!
A few days ago, you and Daddy were at church (which you love to say now) in the lobby running back and forth and up and down the ramp like you like to do. Then Daddy and you start to hop up and down. You've never left the ground with both feet before--unless we were holding you. This brought you so much delight! You were ecstatic and kept jumping up and down. It was such a growing up moment. We love to watch you learn and grow and explore...we love you, little man.
Mommy
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
More On Evangelism
Hi Everyone,
Sorry you haven't heard from us lately. This last trimester of school has been a real killer. But I had a few minutes tonight and wanted to let you know that I've posted my research paper on this site for those of you who are interested. This was my final project which I scrambled to get done between a wedding, prepping my house for sale, and having a major shift in my thinking on the subject of evangelism at the same time. I didn't realize how broad this subject was until I started trying to write out my thoughts and justify them with the scriptures and the experience of others who are successful in this field. One thing I have learned is this...there is a lot to be learned on the subject of evangelism. We must come back to the original message that Jesus spoke and we must find ways to do it which are relevant to our culture. Carelessly approaching people without forethought, or ignoring the mandate of evangelism because we are too scared are not valid options for the Christian.
That being said, I've posted my article in the "downloads" section of this website. It is entitlled "MSM Evangelism Research Paper". But I must point out that while I was theorizing and writing articles on evangelism, someone else was out winning souls and healing the sick in their city. While I would be flattered if you read my article, you might be more blessed by checking out Candri Georgi's blog. Check out the Monday, June 11th entry. This is what it's all about.
God bless,
Ashley
Sorry you haven't heard from us lately. This last trimester of school has been a real killer. But I had a few minutes tonight and wanted to let you know that I've posted my research paper on this site for those of you who are interested. This was my final project which I scrambled to get done between a wedding, prepping my house for sale, and having a major shift in my thinking on the subject of evangelism at the same time. I didn't realize how broad this subject was until I started trying to write out my thoughts and justify them with the scriptures and the experience of others who are successful in this field. One thing I have learned is this...there is a lot to be learned on the subject of evangelism. We must come back to the original message that Jesus spoke and we must find ways to do it which are relevant to our culture. Carelessly approaching people without forethought, or ignoring the mandate of evangelism because we are too scared are not valid options for the Christian.
That being said, I've posted my article in the "downloads" section of this website. It is entitlled "MSM Evangelism Research Paper". But I must point out that while I was theorizing and writing articles on evangelism, someone else was out winning souls and healing the sick in their city. While I would be flattered if you read my article, you might be more blessed by checking out Candri Georgi's blog. Check out the Monday, June 11th entry. This is what it's all about.
God bless,
Ashley
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Say What I Say, Do What I Do
Hi ya Cute Little Boy!
Every day you seem to come up with some new antic! Now you are tall enough to peak up on top of counters and tables and grap what interests you. This is mostly funny but sometimes very frustrating because I have to keep finding new places to hide things out of reach. The other morning you came into the bathroom and found your mommies open contact lens case with some fluid still inside the cups. You promptly picked it up, poked your finger in the wet cup, and poked your eyes! I couldn't believe you have been paying such close attention to mommy's morning routine that you learned about her contacts :)
If that wasn't enough, you have really taken to talking lately. It seems like almost every time one of us finishes a sentence, you repeat the last word of that sentence because you've been paying attention. Your vocabulary is expanding daily at an amazing rate. As of tonight, you can say various words including: sure, night night, bye bye, qiu qiu (ball), ball, qi qiu (balloon), ice, shui (water), qu (to go), kai (open), Pa pa (grandpa H.), A Gong (grandpa chen), da da (~goes without saying~), Moe, Joe, Bob, chi (eat), diu (throw), cheese, ham bao (hamburger), bao bao (pick me up), xiu xiu (potty), he (pinyin for drink) "I love you", and your latest word - church. I'm probably missing a few, but the lesson is clear for mommy and me. There's one little boy saying what we say and doing what we do. You are a precious gift and I am amazed at you every day.
Love,
Baba
Every day you seem to come up with some new antic! Now you are tall enough to peak up on top of counters and tables and grap what interests you. This is mostly funny but sometimes very frustrating because I have to keep finding new places to hide things out of reach. The other morning you came into the bathroom and found your mommies open contact lens case with some fluid still inside the cups. You promptly picked it up, poked your finger in the wet cup, and poked your eyes! I couldn't believe you have been paying such close attention to mommy's morning routine that you learned about her contacts :)
If that wasn't enough, you have really taken to talking lately. It seems like almost every time one of us finishes a sentence, you repeat the last word of that sentence because you've been paying attention. Your vocabulary is expanding daily at an amazing rate. As of tonight, you can say various words including: sure, night night, bye bye, qiu qiu (ball), ball, qi qiu (balloon), ice, shui (water), qu (to go), kai (open), Pa pa (grandpa H.), A Gong (grandpa chen), da da (~goes without saying~), Moe, Joe, Bob, chi (eat), diu (throw), cheese, ham bao (hamburger), bao bao (pick me up), xiu xiu (potty), he (pinyin for drink) "I love you", and your latest word - church. I'm probably missing a few, but the lesson is clear for mommy and me. There's one little boy saying what we say and doing what we do. You are a precious gift and I am amazed at you every day.
Love,
Baba
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