http://www.fixedeyes.com We're Missionaries in training sharing stories of our life with Christ and each other. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:10:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The patter of raindrops beating the bedroom window woke me up this morning. It's a really lovely sound to hear when you're cozily wrapped up in warm blanket isn't it? But it sure doesn't help one to drag themselves out of bed! Well, at least it doesn't ... http://www.fixedeyes.com/archives/2008/07/10/puddle-jumping/ Trying to catch you up on the last 6 mos in this one post isn't really practicle so, I'm just going to write about the last hour. I figure it's a good start eh? The inspiration for the name of this post--Superpower, came from a new song that we sing ... http://www.fixedeyes.com/archives/2008/06/24/superpower/ Thoughts evoked by the word "summer" usually bring to mind moments, days, etched in our memories from our childhood.  Having spent most of those carefree years on Canada's west coast, summer for me meant climbing trees, riding bikes, playing baseball, building sandcastles, the tangy taste of sea salt in my ... http://www.fixedeyes.com/archives/2008/06/11/sunshine-at-bedtime/ There have been some places where I've lived where I didn't know any of my neighbours. Other times, I've been blessed with some really good people with whom I've shared life, conversation, and even food. As we prepare to move to our third place since coming to Scotland, ... http://www.fixedeyes.com/archives/2008/01/11/neighbours/ I still remember the first time Aria experienced fireworks. It was the 4th of July in India and we were celebrating with some American students. Aria(who was just shy of a year old) responded to the bright flashes and violent explosions of the massive Indian fireworks with screams ... http://www.fixedeyes.com/archives/2007/11/05/guyfawkes/ Comings and goings, community living, warmth and conversation with friends and family: so has been the past month at 5 Kerr Street. My parents came for a three week visit on September 12th and on October 4th, the day after they left to fly back to Alberta, Canada, our ... http://www.fixedeyes.com/archives/2007/10/08/company-cheer/ Every car John and I have owned has pointed us to God, but at times, they've had the potential to do otherwise. Our first car (a mazda 626) had so many different issues, but right from the beginning we dedicated it to God saying, "This is Your car, not ... http://www.fixedeyes.com/archives/2007/09/20/tests/ My friend, Naomi, and I had just enjoyed a delicious cup of hot chocolate at the Aroma Room cafe and were leisurely walking back towards the town centre, both pushing our babies in strollers. Aria was walking complacently along beside us as we chatted. Suddenly, I had a ... http://www.fixedeyes.com/archives/2007/09/14/little-shoplifter/ Hi, Well, I'm at the library again, and I've only got 9 minutes left on this cpu. No bother, it's just enough time for a quick update to let you know what is going on. ... Thankfully, not too much, or I wouldn't have time to fit it all ... http://www.fixedeyes.com/archives/2007/07/23/update-bout-nothing-too-much/ Here it is, late July, and I find myself slipping into another layer--a sweater at that! How different is summer here than in India, or even America. I have just completed my seventh move since getting married; sure, it's just a few blocks away, but it still involves all the ... http://www.fixedeyes.com/archives/2007/07/20/moving-house/