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Friday, September 2, 2011

What have I been up to in The Netherlands?

For the last three weeks, I have been in Kruiningen, The Netherlands, which is in Zeeland, the most southwestern province. I have been visiting my second cousin and his family. Some of the things I've been doing:

Helping with website and editing projects for the ministry with which my relatives work.

Lots of cooking and baking, and I've learned some new ethnic recipes, which I am excited to take home with me.

Seeing lots of beautiful scenery!

Bryony and I

We made, wrapped, and decorated over a hundred of these brownies for the town fair.

I think these are the best brownies I have ever eaten! Moist, dense, and just a little crispy on the outside. Is your mouth watering yet???

I finally found a practical use for these origami butterflies that I like to make.

I've been trying lots of new foods lately, and I thought tell you about one of my favorites! These are Speculaas, which are crispy cookies that are a little sweet and made with delicious spices, such as nutmeg and ginger. They remind me a little of gingerbread cookies, but much better. There is also a Speculoos spread, which tastes the same but looks like peanut butter. Personally, I think beats Nutella any day, because it's not as sweet. No offense to any Nutella lovers out there. :)

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Can you tell I am loving it here? :)

Another poem....

So quick to stray,

to walk away;

Where are You, Lord?

No, truly, where am I?

So quick to turn,

so slow to learn;

How is it that

I've run from You again?

Quick to forget

Your face, and yet,

What else is it

that I am looking for?

Don't let me go

for Lord, You know

It's You I want,

though I may wander so.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Picturesque-ness in The Netherlands

The church next to the building where I am staying

Journal entry from 8/24

I am learning to appreciate the process of living, instead of just wishing I could fast-forward to the end result.

That's what life is-- a process and journey of learning and growing, and getting to know my Creator in a more true way.

It takes a lot of time and work, but much of the richness is in its unfolding.

The tide comes in right up to the buildings in Bosham, England.

A lovely footpath in Greatham, England.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Guess where I've been!

Before I headed off to The Netherlands a few weeks ago, I spent one whirlwind day in a very famous city. From the pictures, it shouldn't be to difficult to tell which one I mean. :)

Note to self: one day is hardly long enough to experience anything, especially such a bustling and diverse metropolis. Rumor has it that there is plenty more to see, including a lovely palace. Oh well, I think I did pretty well for one day.