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This blog entry is coming embarrassingly after the fact. But I wanted to tell, just briefly, of the miracle that God performed to get Raquel back to the Hogar. Thinking about it makes me smile with wonder.

Since I refrain from watching much  TV, especially the talking heads variety, my only exposure to Keith Olbermann comes via the net. I find him to be entertaining and often I agree with him.

For the last couple of weeks, Sarah has been spending the first half of her nap in bed and the second half of her nap (after crawling to find me) in my arms. Sometimes I read while she is sleeping, sometimes I'm on the internet, but many times I just sit back in the chair, feel her warmth and delight in the opportunity to have this close moment with her.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_e4zgJXPpI4 

Have you heard of Laminin?

Here are some pictures from the outing we went on with house 5 a coulple of weeks ago.  One of the SM's gave them to us.  We all went to a waterpark here that was really pretty, but really packed.  It was basicaly a free for all!  Things are just different here.  No lifeguards, and you have to pay for the bathrooms.  You can imagine what a 5 year old would do if th

so this is my last day of school pretty much. no point in coming anymore after today.  technically the last day is thursday.  but for example i've played cards all morning in one class.

I kinda doubt that this will make the GOP change its mind, but you got to love a petition like this.

We, the undersigned, pledge to NOT vote for GOP candidate Senator John McCain. We declare that we WILL vote for GOP candidate Representative Dr.

Claim

• Government involvement in charity breeds apathy in Jesus' followers.

Premises

• Charity is a cornerstone of following Jesus; and it is clear that charity is a key evidence why Jesus' way is better than the world's; but more importantly, charity is a key ingredient to spiritual growth.  Hence, "it is more blessed to give, than to receive."

I apologize for the rather lengthy hiatus between blog parts, especially considering I never finished the other one, but now I hope to fill you in on the rest of the things that took place so as to fully satisfy the even the most ardent curiosity.

Premises

• Any position of authority is an opportunity for abuse/corruption.
• Elected positions are particularly vulnerable because the  electorate tends to believe that it is in control.
• An environment that discourages questioning leadership is a likely host to abusive/corrupted leadership.

Evidence

In America, try questioning