Rice & Beans by Vicki

Today I looked at the menu and it said frijol y arroz.  For you non -Spanish speaking people, that's beans & Rice.  I was in charge of the noon meal today because Noami, the main chef (cook) was headed to the new village with the group to teach the women how to cook with pure water and the such.
If you are courious how it turned out look at the photos.

I made a traditional meal of Hamburgers, corn, fries, and strawberries.  Not what you think when I said traditional?  Well, I haven't quit mastered the whole bean preperation process.  Hopefully by the end of the summer I will be able to come back home and make some traditional beans and rice (with the help of a rice maker :).

















I also have some photos of the celbration that we went to with our family a few weeks back.  Feast your eyes on this!

Emilee and Ruth, best of friends.  She will always have a special place in our hearts!














AJ adores all of the beautiful children.  She is holding every baby she can get her hands on and can not wait to come back when the orphanage is open and full of babies.

This is the swimming pool of the hotel that we stayed in last week.  We were way under dressed and a few too many kids for most peoples liking.  I really kinda like the base with the kids screaming and generator running much better.

We pray these photos find each of you reflecting on the blessings that are staring you in the face.  A day doesn't go by that God doesn't give you a blessing.  Sometimes we are too dense to see them when the best gifts are staring us in the face.  Open your eyes today!
Vicki