More Misc. Thoughts

After the other day's post about everything, I decided I liked that format. It's almost like my own form of mind-mapping...just spitting out and dealing with all of the major things going on at once. Brainstorm blogging.

• Celebrity Update. Michael Jackson could be married again. Some Disney singer has sold out her shows (in 5 minutes). Bill Clinton hasn't dated all of the eligible girls in Cincinnati (he actually said something like this in an interview!). Paris Hilton is going to Rwanda with designer frocks in tow. Aren't you enriched for knowing these things?

• Day in the life. I had this idea a few days ago that people could share a piece of their lives with the world by taking a picture of wherever they are each hour of a given day. You'd have to take your camera with you, obviously. But wouldn't it be interesting to take part in something like that? I'd love to have to take a break during a sermon to snap a shot of the congregation! I really think that could catch on. Haven't googled it to see if anyone else has beat me to the punch, though.

• Report cards. The kids brought home their progress reports. Keep in mind that these guys were doing less than stellar in Poland. Seriously, As were practically out of reach...Bs were much sought after but oftentimes unlikely. I'll have you know that these rats, who just entered this country a couple of months ago and began life in a whole new school system with a different language...they've endured hours and hours of homework without any breakdowns...etc etc. Can you believe that they have only As and Bs??!! These guys are amazing! Seriously amazing! We have been so impressed with their new work ethic and how they have taken responsibility for their work. It shows exactly what we thought about the Polish school system...that it does nothing to promote and ensure success of their students. You can't expect that kids will teach themselves and hold themselves accountable (for both work and behavior). It's so cool to see the kiddos realize that they are smart and capable...that we haven't been lying to them about those things!!

• Prayer meeting at 1st Baptist Ellisville. We're staying in a mission house owned by 1st Ellisville (about 100 yards from our front door). This church is such a huge encouragement and absolutely incredible example for other churches as they are so focused on missions (really at all Acts 1:8 levels). They invited me to speak at their prayer meeting this past Wednesday night and it was a truly great experience. It's always nice to be able to speak about what God is doing in our lives...and of course, in Poland. But it's all the better when the entire group to which you're speaking is completely interested. I get so energized speaking to groups that somehow connect and interact with you. Although the connecting and interacting might wane a bit, I feel like I could speak forever in such times. It was great to share with them about the present situation in Poland and answer their questions about life and ministry overseas.

That should do it for today. I need to go get my kiddos up for school. Have a great weekend!!