Abiding in His Love
“There is no more lovely, friendly or charming relationship, communion or company, than a good marriage.” Martin LutherBaby boy

Here is one of the latest news from our family. We are expecting a baby boy. As far as now the doctors say that he is fne, growing well! We pray that he will continue to grow and stay healthy. He should be born around middle of July. Keep us in your prayers!
AMAZING GRACE -IL DIVO
BE BLESSED!!!!
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Great book for children
I am fascinated by a book I received last summer while we visited a family friend in California, they always give us “take home” (books) food for the soul. First I was a little reluctant about taking the book over seas because it’s kind of big and heavy and our luggage were full but since we were on our way to the airport when we received it, we had to take it…. and what a great decision!!! I started reading it to Isaiah and it became one of our favorite books. It’s soo well written and soo deep. I am sure that it will take Isaiah a few years to grasp the depth of this book’s teachings but I feel responsible to sow the seeds of God’s Word in his heart.
The book is called : The Big Picture Story Bible, by David Helm (Author), Gail Schoonmaker (Illustrator)
The book presents to the readers a BIG GOD with a BIG LOVING HEART who KEEPS HIS BIG PROMISE!
The book takes you through the stories of the Bible to show you the big picture of God’s love for you!
There are many passages filled by so much depth but here is an excerpt that I really like – it talks about the birth of Jesus “While Caesar, the king of the Roman world, was showing everyone how great he was by counting all of his people, GOD, the king of the universe was showing the world how great HE was by sending His Son into the world as one of his people.” (page 255) Don’t you think this is so beautiful, so humbling and so loving!?!

Here is the link of the book from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Big-Picture-Story-Bible/dp/1581342772/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT TO YOU IF YOU ARE PARENT OF A TODDLER/PRESCHOOLER. This book’s content will bless not only your child but also you as you read it. The images are very clear, big and beautifully colored.
BE BLESSED!
JUST A MOM?
A woman, renewing her driver’s license at the County Clerk’s office, was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation.
She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.
“What I mean is, ” explained the recorder, ”do you have a job or are you just a …?”
“Of course I have a job,” snapped the woman. “I’m a Mom.“
“We don’t list ‘Mom‘ as an occupation ‘housewife’ covers it,” said the recorder emphatically.
I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like, ”Official Interrogator” or “Town Registrar.”
“What is your occupation?“ she probed.
What made me say it? I do not know. The words simply popped out.
“I’m a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.“
The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written, in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.
“Might I ask,” said the clerk with new interest, “just what you do in your field?“
Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply,
“I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn’t) in the laboratory and in the field, ( normal lie I would have said indoors and out).
I’m working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family) and already have four credits (all daughters).
Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanity, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it).
But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.”
There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk’s voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door.
As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants — ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby) in the child development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.
I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy!
And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than “just another Mom.”
Motherhood! What a glorious career especially when there’s a title on the door!
Does this make grandmothers “Senior Research associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations?”
And great grandmothers “Executive Senior Research Associates?”
I think so!!!
I also think it makes Aunts “Associate Research Assistants.”
P.S. I received this story from a dear friend of mine that has three credits and works for her Masters with all her might! I believe she also received it from another “RESEARCHER”… but I want to post it here because there might be out there a mom that needs a little bit of encouragement!
Have a blessed day dear FELLOW RESEARCHER!

Ready to return back “home”
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We've been "on the road" for the last 4 months and 1/2. It's been a wonderful experience with lots of challenges and more blessings than we have asked. God's grace has been soo good to us.
I have not been able to post much from where we were. But God willing, once we return to Korea I will be able to put up ore thoughts and experiences from our experience in Middle East.
We are grateful to God for the wonderful Christmas holiday that we were able to spend with our family from Romania. I am still in Romania with Isaiah. Chris had to leave earlier because he tought a course.... but we hope to see eachother on Sunday afternoon.
Please keep us in your prayers as we have one week of travelling and packing ahead of us.
I will try to post a few pictures - it might not work - taken here in Romania.
Be blessed and rejoice always,
From around the world….
For those of you that check on us… we just want to say that we are all well. I will try to write a short note later on today. Right now Isaiah Is playing with some markers on Chris’ books so I have to watch him.
Blessings and joy from around the world.
ON THE EAST SIDE OF JORDAN
Hello everyone! I apologize for not posting anything since we arrived here. We do not have Internet access at home – so I have to come to school if I want to check e-mails or any other Internet search.
After a long trip from Korea we arrived here – tired but safe. Isaiah was very good through the trip. He surprised us how well he behaved! Indeed God listened our prayers and yours! Thank you so mush for praying for us.
If you wonder how life is here… let me tell you that as far as now we like it. We live in an apartment close to the school. From our place to the school it’s about 15-20 minutes walking distance. Same distance to a SAFEWAY
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I will try to post a few pictures… and write more tomorrow or Saturday. Tomorrow is Friday + we are during the Ramadan holiday. I will write some impressions on this later.
May God bless you you!
Ica & CO.
The blessing of not knowing the language
Hello there to everyone! It’s been a while since I posted news from far away… I have been kept busy with certain activities and appointments. As you might know – we are back to Korea. It’s good to be back home. Well not for long because in about three weeks from now we will hit the road again…. but I am very excited about the trip we will make to Jordan. God willing we will be in the area for a few months. I hope I can have internet access there.
Back to the main idea – the blessing of not knowing the language. Most often we think that it is actually to your disadvantage not to understand the language of the country you visit…. but on certain occasions it is better not to understand….
Let me explain myself. I have some dental problems ( cavities) that should have been fixed a while back but they weren’t…. so the doctor had to do a root canal treatment. If you have ever had one you know that even though the doctor might do a great job (NO PAIN) it’s still scary when you see all the needles that they use.
Well in my case – I HAVE A GREAT DENTIST doctor… She does the best job ( come and get your teeth fixed in Korea)…. but seeing and hearing what she ask her assistant gives you goose bumps…. not in my case…. I heard everything BUT I DID NOT UNDERSTAND ONE THING! YAYYYY!
I am grateful for my dentist (she does speak very good English with me)… because she does the work and I close my eyes and my ears are deaf to all she says during the treatment! I am grateful to God for her for her kindness and willingness to fix my teeth before we leave to Jordan.
Mostly I am grateful to God for all the blessings that He bestows upon our family every single second!
GOD IS GOOD AND HE BLESSES US IN SPECIAL WAYS EVEN THOUGH SOMETIMES WE MIGHT SEE ONLY THE CLOUDS THAT COVER THE SUN SHINE!
HAVE A VERY BLESSED DAY!
LOVE IN HIM,
Ica


