Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
This is the first time that Erin and I have not been at home for Christmas, and it's quite different here. Currently I'm sweating bullets while typing this.
We've arrived safely in Burundi and are very much enjoying our time with the Hieberts. We're at friends of theirs this evening for a get together for Christmas Eve. We are also having a turkey dinner tomorrow! That'll be awesome!
We're going on vacation with them on the 28th to Tanzania for 5 days, and that'll be really great.
We wish you all God's Blessing this Christmas, and are thinking of you all!
This is the first time that Erin and I have not been at home for Christmas, and it's quite different here. Currently I'm sweating bullets while typing this.
We've arrived safely in Burundi and are very much enjoying our time with the Hieberts. We're at friends of theirs this evening for a get together for Christmas Eve. We are also having a turkey dinner tomorrow! That'll be awesome!
We're going on vacation with them on the 28th to Tanzania for 5 days, and that'll be really great.
We wish you all God's Blessing this Christmas, and are thinking of you all!
posted by Brian and Erin at 2:46 PM
13 Comments:
Merry Christmas to you, too. We trust that even far away the cry of the Tiny Baby King echoes in your hearts, and that the travellers will continue to find Jesus in new and unexpected ways.
Merry Christmas to the Rowaans, from the Rowaans. We're always thinking of you.
hi Brian and Erin,
just spent an AMAZING Christmas Eve at your mom and dads; enjoyed the chinese food. Missed you. Wishing you a Merry Christmas. Greetings to Doug and Deanna ALL the best in your future travels.
hi,
wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (I was here for christmas eve too)
Santa Is A Woman
I think Santa Claus is a woman....
I hate to be the one to defy sacred myth, but I believe he's a she.
Think about it. Christmas is a big, organized, warm, fuzzy, nurturing
social deal, and I have a tough time believing a guy could possibly pull
it all off!
For starters, the vast majority of men don't even think about selecting
gifts until Christmas Eve. It's as if they are all frozen in some kind
of Ebenezerian Time Warp until 3 p.m. on Dec. 24th, when they - with
amazing calm - call other errant men and plan for a last-minute shopping
spree.
Once at the mall, they always seem surprised to find only Ronco
products, socket wrench sets, and mood rings left on the shelves. (You
might think this would send them into a fit of panic and guilt, but my
husband tells me it's an enormous relief because it lessens the 11th
hour decision-making burden.) On this count alone, I'm convinced Santa
is a woman. Surely, if he were a man, everyone in the universe would
wake up Christmas morning to find a rotating musical Chia Pet under the
tree, still in the bag.
Another problem for a he-Santa would be getting there. First of all,
there would be no reindeer because they would all be dead, gutted and
strapped on to the rear bumper of the sleigh amid wide-eyed, desperate
claims that buck season had been extended. Blitzen's rack would already
be on the way to the taxidermist.
Even if the male Santa DID have reindeer, he'd still have transportation
problems because he would inevitably get lost up there in the snow and
clouds and then refuse to stop and ask for directions. Add to this the
fact that there would be unavoidable delays in the chimney, where the
Bob Vila-like Santa would stop to inspect and repoint bricks in the
flue. He would also need to check for carbon monoxide fumes in every gas
fireplace, and get under every Christmas tree that is crooked to
straighten it to a perfectly upright 90-degree angle.
Other reasons why Santa can't possibly be a man:
- Men can't pack a bag.
- Men would rather be dead than caught wearing red velvet.
- Men would feel their masculinity is threatened...having to be seen
with all those elves.
- Men don't answer their mail.
- Men would refuse to allow their physique to be described even in jest
as anything remotely resembling a "bowlful of jelly."
- Men aren't interested in stockings unless somebody's wearing them.
- Having to do the Ho Ho Ho thing would seriously inhibit their ability
to pick up women.
- Finally, being responsible for Christmas would require a commitment.
I can buy the fact that other mythical holiday characters are men.........
- Father Time shows up once a year unshaven and looking ominous.
Definite guy.
- Cupid flies around carrying weapons.
- Uncle Sam is a politician who likes to point fingers.
Any one of these individuals could pass the testosterone screening test.
But not St. Nick. Not a chance. As long as we have each other, good
will, peace on earth, faith and Nat King Cole's version of "The Christmas
Song," it probably makes little difference what gender Santa is.
I just wish she'd quit dressing like a guy!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry sweaty Christmas guys!
Merry Christmas to you to. It was great talking to you this morning. We have opened our gifts and Andrew thought it was sweet b/c Erin and Bri did not have to open before they got to him! LOT's of prayers to to two of you. Steve and Maria say hi.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Brian & Erin! So glad that you are able to enjoy Christmas with some very special people- Big hellos and our love to the Hieberts! We are so glad that you arrived there safe- want you to know that we continue to be thinking about you and praying for you! We love you both- have an amazing Christmas! With our love, Wes & Briar, Kaityn, Berlin & Rowan
The vandalens say also mery christmas sounds like you are having too good of a time and very warm. Well we dont have a white christmas but at least its mild outside.
Hi there:
Cynthia and I hope you had a good Christmas and we were thinking of you both. Have a good vacation with Doug and Deanna, and we can't wait to see more pictures.
Happy New Year to you both.
Terri & Cynthia
Happy New Year!!
A few of us were in South Mountain celebrating .....our prayers were answered and we could play in snow.....love you both and please continue to send your stories and pictures...
Aunt Mary Anne
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! from Grandma and Grandpa...
Grandpa Froese wants you to know that he is checking your bees on Line 8 once in awhile.
The Froese Aunts and Uncles were together today and enjoyed looking at your blog....
love you guys....
Hey Guys,
Just checked out your blog. So interesting to read. Sounds like your having a great time and we are so glad you got to spend time with Doug, Deana.What a trip of a lifetime. It will be great to see you both when you get home.
Lukas and Trish
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