Friday, December 19, 2008

Feliz Natal!

This is for Olivia.
I have spent some extra time with Bob, Janelle, and Olivia lately. I really enjoyed talking with Olivia about the star on the Christmas tree. She seems to understand the star shows where the baby Jesus lies in the manger. She knows it from her own tree at home and also when she sees other trees, stars, and nativity displays. It is good to think about Christmas again through the eyes of a toddler!

Isn't it wonderful to have childlike wonder and belief in Bible truths?

Maybe this post isn't so much for Olivia as it is for me....

I have been trying to learn Portuguese vocabulary. One helpful daily link is "Word of the Day." Quite a number of foreign languages are offered. I choose Portuguese and each word is pronounced and then used in a sentence. Granted, these are baby steps, but remember how good it is to think in child like ways!

So today's word is "natal" pronounced something like "natouw." Anyway, Merry Christmas!

Thanks as always for praying for our support to come in. God is faithful.

1 comment:

Janelle said...

Olivia wanted me to tell you how much she likes the red star! She loves you and misses you and can't wait to see you next week!