I would not change a single thing. I meant to post this yesterday. I got up and made some coffee for me and a guest. Edited some old footage to help clear my hard drive. Played with my son. Brought my PowerBook to an internet cafe as Impact Ministries interent connection was down and downloaded … [Read more…]
… and they’re green and ripe! Ripe when they’re green!!! I’m learning Spanish pretty well. I figure by Christmas time I’ll be quite fluent. This immersion thing is as good as theory declares it to be. I have an English protogé, my neighbour/friend/coworker Walter. We’re having lots of fun laughing about the b-v interchangeability and … [Read more…]
I just returned home in the rain (fortunately I live next door) from a youth meeting. This week celebrated the September birthdays of some kids in the group. After eating pizza and visiting with people jamming in a corner and after a 30 minute time of open worship and prayer and after a story about … [Read more…]
Bought a Nokia 1108 phone today in Coban. Bought two, same color for Amber and I. Paid Visa and was able to call Alberta directly from Guatemala immediately – no wait, no hassle, no contract. Bought tree ripened bananas for 1 Quetzal (approx CAN$0.15). Bought six, same color for Amber and I. Paid cash and … [Read more…]
Well zaakistan.com visitors, after months and months of planning and prayer and excitement and stress here and there and a lot of packing and a trip to Calgary and 2 flights and a great rest in the capital and a 3 hour drive from Guatemala City: we’re here in our new home with an internet … [Read more…]
Oh man. This has been a whirlwind summer. I haven’t had time to think of the next 3 weeks. So we had a great time in Montreal. Groovy place! I miss it even now. Tennis is the rain. Food that I’ve never heard of before. Quick friends. Gosh. And then to Acadie. Grande-Memere could make … [Read more…]
Exhale. Inhale. Amber is in Montreal with my baby boy. I’ll be joining them and visiting my good friends on Thursday. Until them, I’m holding up in Red Deer at mom’s. On July 25 we moved out of Spruce Grove and into my mom’s house in Red Deer where we’ll be storing our stuff during … [Read more…]
Blaise was born yesterday and I’m so, so joyful. But I can not rest. every gurgle and whimper wakes me. I’ve slept about 3 1/2 hours since Amber went into labour – or 5 1/2 hours since 9 am Tuesday – now 5 am Thursday. Our goals for today: change our sheets and I forgot … [Read more…]
Amber to Zaak: Maybe if you read to my tummy, he’ll want to come out and see the pictures. Amber imitating Zaak: Amber’s holding my baby hostage. Amber singing: I need you baby. Amber lamenting: I’m tired of being pregnant.
Last night, Amber and I were photographed by Justin. This guy is awesome. Why he isn’t beating women away with a stick? Photographer. Musician. Chef. Graphic Artist. Racquetballer. Eastern Canadian. Valedictorian. Generous. This is one shot he took last night. So many great guys: Alan, Kurt, Brian, Kris, Ty, Kevin, Mati, Shane, Karel, Gary, Landon, … [Read more…]