Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Cultural Tidbit

Here and pretty much all of Central and South America, Good Friday is celebrated much more than Easter. Everything is closed on Friday and people don't like to leave their house because they think it is a sin. But Sunday is back to business as usual. Very different.

Also, I asked if it was customary to buy a new dress or outfit for Easter. When they looked at me strange after I asked, I thought either my spanish was so bad that they thought I asked if you buy a new dog for Easter or they just don't have that custom. Turns out it is not their custom.

And they don't have a stitch of Easter goodies here. Like coloring to color eggs, no plastic eggs and no candy! How are you supposed to celebrate Easter without all that. Just kidding, we did just fine. They girls were very flexible and they were so grateful for all that we did. Sweet things (the girls).

Thursday, April 02, 2009

Great Poem - unknown author

A friend of mine sent this to me and wanted to share it.

Beautiful Christian Sister
'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
That a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'

When I say.... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean living,'
I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say.... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say.. 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success..
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect,

My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain...
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,

I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!