Thursday, January 4, 2007
Ok, 131/9 after 25 minutes. Shane Warne is clapped on.
Absolutely disgusting.
England should now offer every single penny they have been collectively paid and donate it to charity.
English cricket, football and rugby is at an all time low...We can;t even win at darts or snooker.
No. I am finished. I am sick of watching overpaid 'stars' under performing.
KP advertising watches in the London Underground, what gives him the right?
Freddie and his overflowing pots of cash?
Beckham's millions, no. Show me a cup or trophy, I will come back.
COME ON ENGLAND...LET'S STOP THE ROT. No more, you want to see our fight and character as fans, you gotta earn it.
So, from now , I am launching "Watch England for free until they win in any sport!"
What do you think?
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
"The essence of being an African Christian is joy amidst sorrow. When
people are silent, it's not that they are stupid or do not know how to
speak for themselves, but they trust in a God whom they believe will
make all things right in due season." Gabriel Alalade (wise words from
our friend - love it!)
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time
is today." (Chinese proverb)
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Two of our neighbours have died in the last few days. I will miss
Agnes. She was such a lively, bright woman. She called me "Rochelley"
and liked to share laughs. I had promised to have her over for dinner
in the new year. Too late... Last night I went to youth group. Isaiah
's theme was "2007." He was emphasizing the point that we have crossed
over from 2006 to 2007, and so there must be a reason for that. He
asked us to look around at each other and marvel that we all made it
to the new year. "Who knows how many of us will make it to 2008, but
right now we are alive, and that means that God has a reason for us
coming into 2007. There is a purpose." In North America, people - and
especially young people - think they're going to live forever. Here,
people are amazed and grateful if they make it through another year.
It's such a different worldview. But I'm learning a lot from it, and
last night it made me think - if I have been given the gift of being
alive in 2007, what is my purpose for this year?
Monday, January 1, 2007
Hi all
I have had stacks and stacks of people asking for the ashes links. Well, here they are, all I ask for is that you put a thanks in the comments section with an email so I can let you know if anything changes..oh and visit www.fuelmyblog.com (and email everyone please!)
Firstly, download the program Free here http://www.sopcast.com/download/ .
Once downloaded, watch the cricket live here : http://cricket4u.net/
How much do you love me!!!
Don;t forget leave some comments and mails.
All the best and come on England!
Happy New Year to everyone! May you find new joys, new grace and new adventures in 2007.
John and I brought in the new year by jumping into a swimming pool. It was quite fun! We had spent the evening playing monopoly and eating as much as possible. Today we went to kumusha (rural home) with our sawiras (close friends) - the Rutanhiras. It was really nice. People traditionally go to kumusha for the holidays, although many people can't afford to any more because of fuel shortages. It was a lovely drive. It's been raining a lot, so there is a lot of green everywhere. Something happened to our engine on the way back. We stopped at the side of the road and asked if there was a mechanic nearby. The response was, "turn left and ask for Canaan." We turned left and approached a large set of huts. We found Canaan in the bar. That made me a little nervous. But after a while, we did get the engine working. We also met a myriad of kids who were very excited to see white people. The kept smiling and dancing, and killing themselves laughing whenever we would smile or wave back. When we were leaving I put my hand out the window to give high fives. Everyone wanted to rub my arm, although some were frightened and just ran up, touched me, giggled and ran back to brag about the "victory" to their friends. Going to the rural areas is always fun.
Of course I made resolutions for the new year, but I also picked a few "theme verses" for 2007 that pretty much sum up the kind of attitude I want to have this year. They come from 1 Thessalonians 5:14b-18 - "Encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." Amen!
So..here we are again, facing a new year. 
The above picture is there to cheer me up today!
