yesterday, our baby turned 2. Since the beginning, she has been a firecracker. I am only now starting to see that I had it pretty easy with the first two kids. Caroline takes the terrible twos to a new level, at least in our family. So much passion inside such a little package. She keeps us on our toes, for sure.
We went out for pizza with a few friends.
Caroline was a popular girl, she got quite a phone calls from her extended family members. This was talking to my dad and Kim, during supper. I know technology has its downfalls, but I love how it can help us stay connected.
Enjoying her cake.
Love you, baby!
As special as she is, life isn't all about her. (I know, you're probably thinking sheesh, wont she give it a rest once in a while? I'm sorry, at least I'm predictable!) South Sudan became a country the same day Caroline was born. As you probably know, the Muslim north has been fighting with the Christian south for a very very very long time. The fighting has been brutal, and horrible atrocities have been committed. Genocide, rape, bombings, and the like. Refugees have been pouring out of the area for ever, it seems. (Many have come to America; i bet there are some in your town!) Samaritans Purse alone takes care of approximately 20,000. Anyways, South Sudan did become its own country, but things have still been bad. I will never celebrate my daughter's birthday without taking a moment to think of and pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in South Sudan. check out http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/international-crisis-response/ for more info.
AIM Air has a base right at the border of Kenya and South Sudan, and does alot of work with the national church there. There is a chance we could work there one day!
Also, Muslims around the world began Ramadan on July 9. Ramadan is a month long time of fasting, prayer, and other spiritual disciplines, like abstaining from temporal pleasures and giving to the poor. It is similar to the Christian Lent season. Except the fasting is much more difficult! As Muslims are seeking to know Allah more and submit themselves to his will, it is an especially important time to intercede for those who have a sincere heart to know the one true God. God will never turn away anyone who prays to Him in faith, with a sincere heart. Ramadan concludes with the Night of Power, when many Muslims ask Allah to reveal himself to them in dreams and visions. We can pray that God will show Himself to them. It is also a good time to show a sincere desire to learn more about the Muslim neighbors, friends, and coworkers we all have. As we show an interest in their faith, it opens up the relationship for more spiritual conversations.
Click here for daily prayer articles for the next 30 days, and more information on how to pray for, reach out to, and relate to Muslims here in America and around the world.
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