PEI, its like home away from home...

:: the ocean breeze, the wind, the salt spray ::

:: the fishing boats, the harbour smell ::

:: lobster trawlers coming in ::

:: the wind in your face ::

:: the thunderous crashing waves ::

:: what Majesty, what Splendor! ::

:: Jan and his Bebe ::

:: another harbour ::

:: Little boy came too close to the water...! ::

:: Brothers; Best Friends ::


We look back and cherish the memories! We had an amazing family time, bonding, and learning experience too! We discovered amazing sea creatures and shell fish and now that we are back home we are learning more about them and the tides. We, as parents, realized that at times we would became frustrated with the children; we prayed about it; and overcame! Our Rein came home a different boy, talking more and it feels like we know him much better now. Gesina had mosquito bites only on her head (her head felt bumpy and one time we counted 7 bumps! poor girl!) and she picked up a tan. The weather was beautiful, not too hot, not too cold. We met new people, shared the glorious gospel, sowed seeds and thanked God for giving us a wonderful time.

We caught many-an-eye with our little troop of 5 children, and that is a pity...it should be a common sight! Children are a blessing! Last week we were talking to a Amish father of 13 and he commented that when you stop having children at number 2, you stop too soon! The best part comes after having more than 2 or 3! That is soo true! Our oldest is now 8 and a joy to have. Right now he is making breakfast and singing "The Longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows...", Pieter and Hendrik are waking up, Rein has settled on his potty with his truck and trailer, and Gesina is sitting on the counter watching Jan spreading apricot jam on the bread slices!

When you apply the principles of the Bible to your life, it brings joy, peace and love beyond words. The quicker I submit/yield my life to the principles God has set in place, the easier life is and truly "...each day is like heaven, my heart overflows, The longer I serve Him the sweeter He grows!" Why struggle? Why buck against what He desires of us? When we struggle with obedience to God, what are we teaching our children? One wise woman once told me that to struggle is, plain and simple, delayed obedience. I am so glad she told me for it is so true and it has helped me overcome my (petty) struggles! I can see it in my children, and I so want them to learn to obey me the right way, at the right time and with the right attitude, so as they grow up, it will be easier for them to obey God and His Word! Just like God wants me to obey, submit and yield with a willing heart!

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Every need He is supplying

Plenteous grace He bestows,

Every day my way gets brighter,

the longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows!