** I'm going to have to take better pictures, but AH asked for pictures, so this is what I had on file. I'll take more today and put it up later.**
Today is Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. What's with the goat? Tomorrow is Idul Adha here and there are goats galore on the streets everywhere. It is a day to commemorate Abraham sacrificing Ishmael. So people who are able will buy a goat or a family of up to 7 will buy a cow and give it up as an offering. They do this at the mosque. The meat then is divided and given to the people around the neighborhood, for the poor. I'm not an expert at this, so if you are curious, please look up the holiday.
Today is Thanksgiving. A is at school. I am going to make some mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes and then go to friends' house to celebrate. there are two couples and another single girl coming for this meal. I can't believe it's Thanksgiving. Funny thing is as much as it doesn't feel like it, I know that I'm missing something in the states, so it makes me a little sad.
Today is Thanksgiving. A lot of things to be thankful for. I am so thankful for the sacrifice that God made in sending His Son in this world for me. What would my life be like without him? Just watched The Nativity Story... I am thankful for my beautiful daughter. She is amazing. I'm blessed to have family and friends who love me and support me. I'm thankful for my church in the states and here, you guys have been great. I am truly thankful for internet, which may sound petty, but how would I keep in touch with so many of you without it. I am thankful for memories. I just watched Christmas Shoes the movie the other day, it was not such good acting, but a good movie. Anyway in there there was a quote I really like... "Don't make money, make memories". There is so much more, but this is good...
Tomorrow we are going to a retreat with our church. I'm really excited.
**Three friends' grandfathers passed away this week. You could pray for those friends... with the holiday seasons and a loss, it's got to be hard.**
**Please pray for us as we travel this weekend. For continual health for both A and I.**
**Please pray for the people here tomorrow (Thanksgiving night for people in the states) as they celebrate Idul Adha.**
