We left Safari Style on Christmas Eve. As we drove home, we listened to Christmas music. It was a little surreal listening to songs about snow in the middle of Africa. That evening after dinner, Suzy told the Christmas story while assembly nativities.
This morning I woke up and skyped with my family. They were celebrating Christmas on Christmas Eve night which was Christmas morning here. It was neat to be able to see them all (including my nieces, Katryna and Piper) and wish them a Merry Christmas. After a yummy breakfast prepared by Suzy, we opened gifts and then went to church. I was excited to be surprised with a gift. I didn't think I would have anything to open. Someone sent a stocking with Suzy's items for me. It had a movie, a necklace and a ton of my favorite candies (chick o sticks). Someone who knows me well must have been in on it. That is a completely random candy that few people know I love. Until I find out for sure who did it, thank you so much. It was a really sweet surprise.
Church was really simple and nice. Sabet led us in a few worship songs, then Dennis and Margaret read the Christmas story, a few Christmas carols were mixed in there and we ended in communion. I loved the service.
This evening, we'll be having a really good dinner. Currently we are cooking a turkey and will have other English foods to go along with it. Being away from home is hard, but being here makes it easier. God has blessed me with an extended family here and I am thankful for them. I pray that everyone has a wonderful Christmas and remembers the true purpose is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who came to save the world.
I missed seeing you this Christmas Stacie! You are in my prayers and thoughts. Christmas goodies were not the same with the "Stacie Tin" missing and we didn't get nearly enough frosted sugar cookies this year that were decorated the way you do it. :) Love you and miss you bunches.
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Merry Christmas Stacie! Sorry I missed you on skype. It has been a wonderful Christmas - especially with Piper - the best Christmas present ever! I'm giving her extra kisses for you.
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Merry, merry Christmas Stacie! You were on my mind and heart throughout the day. I'm glad you had such a nice Christmas. I agree with Paula, I was a little sad not to add a "Stacie Tin" to my collection. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI was so bummed we missed you on Skype! We were outside putting the trampoline together! We'll have a lot of fun on that when you get back! Miss you so much, we're getting a totally awesome care package together for you, maybe for Valentine's Day??Ha! Can we make an appointment to talk on Skype? I'm not sure how it works.
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Julie
Hi guys!
ReplyDeleteI missed doing Chex Mix this year. It's one of three dishes I can make successfully! (Guac and Chicken Diapers being the other two)
Julie - a trampoline... with Riley for a daughter? That is a broken bone waiting to happen! I am permenently banned from those! I'll try again to skype you guys. Our internet availablility can be unpredictable so it's hard to plan a time.
Miss you all!