As so often these days we had another basketball game this afternoon. I heard many shouts as I was sitting in the office. Hira is on the ball. (which often happens)
posted by Thomas at 5:32 PM
Monday, December 31, 2007
Yesterday on Christmas Day, we attended an outreach with Jackie Pullinger. We did not understand anything because it was all in Chinese but it was great to pray in the background and somehow we all left inspired.
posted by Thomas at 9:57 PM
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Shila, Bebi, Phoebe, Dorothy and Agnes
Hira, Hannah, Sharon, Dorothy, Deborah
Genodoe is making sure the little ones are safe. We had (and needed) many helpers that day. A big "Thank you" to the Florisson Family from Australia, the Warsavages, Mee Yeon and Jenni Han from Korea and all the other helpers from the "Home of Love". Thank you to God who watched over us that day.
Alindro, Galeb, Rahul, Micah, Sugoto and Riku
posted by Thomas at 11:36 AM
Friday, December 07, 2007
Sport
As so often these days we had another basketball game this afternoon. I heard many shouts as I was sitting in the office. Hira is on the ball. (which often happens)
posted by Thomas at 5:32 PM
Sunday, December 30, 2007
As so often these days we had another basketball game this afternoon. I heard many shouts as I was sitting in the office. Hira is on the ball. (which often happens)
posted by Thomas at 5:32 PM
Early this morning
Jonathan and Moshi were already on the swings. The kids enjoy their days off from school and use every available minute to play.
posted by Thomas at 9:49 AM
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Jonathan and Moshi were already on the swings. The kids enjoy their days off from school and use every available minute to play.
posted by Thomas at 9:49 AM
Birthday party in December
The Florisson's helped this month to organize the games. The kids had fun as we did less of the usual performances. Everyone was busy preparing for their final examinations and time was spare. Happy Birthday to all who had their birthday in December.
posted by Thomas at 4:54 PM
Friday, December 28, 2007
The Florisson's helped this month to organize the games. The kids had fun as we did less of the usual performances. Everyone was busy preparing for their final examinations and time was spare. Happy Birthday to all who had their birthday in December.
posted by Thomas at 4:54 PM
Just a picture
Greetings from some girls, staff and visitors from the "Home of Love". The children look forward to the arrival of Sonia Wegscheid and her sister Naomi. Sonia was with the HOL for a couple weeks in 2004. She and another volunteer (Charlotte) learned a lot of the local language during their short stay and had a good impact on the kids. Volunteers from the Wheaton college have always come very well prepared and with a open and learning attitude. Charlotte will also be coming for a couple days in January. Life is never boring here.
posted by Thomas at 3:20 PM
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Greetings from some girls, staff and visitors from the "Home of Love". The children look forward to the arrival of Sonia Wegscheid and her sister Naomi. Sonia was with the HOL for a couple weeks in 2004. She and another volunteer (Charlotte) learned a lot of the local language during their short stay and had a good impact on the kids. Volunteers from the Wheaton college have always come very well prepared and with a open and learning attitude. Charlotte will also be coming for a couple days in January. Life is never boring here.
posted by Thomas at 3:20 PM
Yesterday on Christmas Day, we attended an outreach with Jackie Pullinger. We did not understand anything because it was all in Chinese but it was great to pray in the background and somehow we all left inspired.
posted by Thomas at 9:57 PM
What has made impressions on us?
This city seems to have the highest density of Mercedes Benz und BMW's that I have ever seen in any other city. We have never ever seen so many apartment buildings; it is not uncommon to live on the 30th or even 40th floor.
Although we live in the most densely populated country of the world, still here they have more people per square mile than Bangladesh even. There are crowds everywhere and lines for the bus, subway, bathrooms, restaurants, etc. We decided that the Chinese in Hong Kong have a lot of patience! Another thing that impressed Ruben was the fact that we saw nearly no normal buses; all trolleys and buses were double-deckers. We marvelled at being served complimentary hot boiling water at the restaurants to drink.
posted by Thomas at 11:55 AM
Monday, December 24, 2007
This city seems to have the highest density of Mercedes Benz und BMW's that I have ever seen in any other city. We have never ever seen so many apartment buildings; it is not uncommon to live on the 30th or even 40th floor.
Although we live in the most densely populated country of the world, still here they have more people per square mile than Bangladesh even. There are crowds everywhere and lines for the bus, subway, bathrooms, restaurants, etc. We decided that the Chinese in Hong Kong have a lot of patience! Another thing that impressed Ruben was the fact that we saw nearly no normal buses; all trolleys and buses were double-deckers. We marvelled at being served complimentary hot boiling water at the restaurants to drink.
posted by Thomas at 11:55 AM
We wish you a
A few days ago, I put up a question on the website: What do you want for Christmas?
That question, makes me suddenly flashback to my childhood. Every Christmas and Birthday I would ask my Mother what she wanted for a present and every time she would answer the same, "I want that you are good and obedient".
I never liked her answer because it was so unfeasible and impractical! I would have liked much better to just buy her something.
Now that I am older with my own family, I find myself answering the same way when my kids ask me what I want. My Christmas wish is this: I wish that my children, Hannah, Larisa and Ruben would not fight so often. For the children in the orphanage (also for my own kids) I wish that they would walk closely with God and give Him every area of their life. For the staff of the orphanage I wish they would learn to encourage each other and that they would be more open for Jesus.
For myself I would wish myself more patience, gentleness and that I would be a better leader.
Concerning the wishes of my 74 year old mother, I opted for flowers again this year because once more I failed in the obedient and good area...
Written and
posted by Thomas at 9:03 AM
Sunday, December 23, 2007
A few days ago, I put up a question on the website: What do you want for Christmas?
That question, makes me suddenly flashback to my childhood. Every Christmas and Birthday I would ask my Mother what she wanted for a present and every time she would answer the same, "I want that you are good and obedient".
I never liked her answer because it was so unfeasible and impractical! I would have liked much better to just buy her something.
Now that I am older with my own family, I find myself answering the same way when my kids ask me what I want. My Christmas wish is this: I wish that my children, Hannah, Larisa and Ruben would not fight so often. For the children in the orphanage (also for my own kids) I wish that they would walk closely with God and give Him every area of their life. For the staff of the orphanage I wish they would learn to encourage each other and that they would be more open for Jesus.
For myself I would wish myself more patience, gentleness and that I would be a better leader.
Concerning the wishes of my 74 year old mother, I opted for flowers again this year because once more I failed in the obedient and good area...
Written and
posted by Thomas at 9:03 AM
Christmas in Hong Kong
We have taken 9 days off and are having a Christmas holiday in Hong Kong right now. Our Chinese friends, Carol and Simon, have shown us such amazing Asian hospitality. We are so thankful for the time they gave us to show us the wonderful city. Thank you also to our good friends (former missionaries) who made this trip possible. You know how much we needed a break.
posted by Thomas at 11:40 AM
Saturday, December 22, 2007
We have taken 9 days off and are having a Christmas holiday in Hong Kong right now. Our Chinese friends, Carol and Simon, have shown us such amazing Asian hospitality. We are so thankful for the time they gave us to show us the wonderful city. Thank you also to our good friends (former missionaries) who made this trip possible. You know how much we needed a break.
posted by Thomas at 11:40 AM
Girls camp
Hanna, Pinta, Lisa, Dorothy and Priyanka went to a girls camp that happend last week. They were gone for a couple of days and told us that they had fun and learned many new things.
posted by Thomas at 7:43 AM
Friday, December 21, 2007
Hanna, Pinta, Lisa, Dorothy and Priyanka went to a girls camp that happend last week. They were gone for a couple of days and told us that they had fun and learned many new things.
posted by Thomas at 7:43 AM
One of the questions is:
The children and staff at the "Home of Love" have received calendars and clothes especially tailored for them.
posted by Thomas at 7:34 AM
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
The children and staff at the "Home of Love" have received calendars and clothes especially tailored for them.
posted by Thomas at 7:34 AM
Cleaning
Spring cleaning is in full force as all prepare for Christmas. The whole house gets a scrub down in order to get ready for the many guests that will come for the program. We want everything to be sparkling clean!
Here is Hira, dusting cobwebs.
posted by Thomas at 7:49 AM
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Spring cleaning is in full force as all prepare for Christmas. The whole house gets a scrub down in order to get ready for the many guests that will come for the program. We want everything to be sparkling clean!
Here is Hira, dusting cobwebs.
posted by Thomas at 7:49 AM
Exitment
Sunday, December 16, 2007
There is a lot of excitment at the orphanage as Christmas draws nearer. Decorations are up and planning for the big Christmas party is in progress. The kids clothes have been made by the tailor. We are singing lots of Bengali Christmas songs and all seems to be ready...
posted by Thomas at 7:40 PM
posted by Thomas at 7:40 PM
Nap time
Here you see part of a young boys room during the lunch break. Are they really sleeping or what?
posted by Thomas at 5:11 PM
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Here you see part of a young boys room during the lunch break. Are they really sleeping or what?
posted by Thomas at 5:11 PM
Ready for a fire?
The Christmas holidays approach, are we ready for a fire? I found these baskets at a petrol and natural gas station along the Dhaka-Chittagong highway.
posted by Thomas at 8:42 AM
Thursday, December 13, 2007
The Christmas holidays approach, are we ready for a fire? I found these baskets at a petrol and natural gas station along the Dhaka-Chittagong highway.
posted by Thomas at 8:42 AM
Mountains of spicy Chili
Yesterday I took this picture at the market. Prices of all the essentials are spiraling. It is real difficult for the poor.
You hardly ever see woman at the market. This lady has even become a seller, maybe she has no male in her family to depend on. The time for winter vegetables has finally come. It has not rained in 10 days and the weather is lovely for my liking. It is almost a little cold at night.
This is a good place to buy the sea fish.
posted by Thomas at 4:40 PM
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Yesterday I took this picture at the market. Prices of all the essentials are spiraling. It is real difficult for the poor.
You hardly ever see woman at the market. This lady has even become a seller, maybe she has no male in her family to depend on. The time for winter vegetables has finally come. It has not rained in 10 days and the weather is lovely for my liking. It is almost a little cold at night.
This is a good place to buy the sea fish.
posted by Thomas at 4:40 PM
Three little ones
John, Bristi and Utom are daily visitors at the office. They always like to check on what I am doing and they keep me in line. They love to see their pictures.
posted by Thomas at 5:18 PM
Monday, December 10, 2007
John, Bristi and Utom are daily visitors at the office. They always like to check on what I am doing and they keep me in line. They love to see their pictures.
posted by Thomas at 5:18 PM
Some more photos
Susanna, Lisa and Pinta on their way up the slide
Paul and...
Joanna and Luke
Shaon and Morium are COLD. We were there for almost five hours and it was great. The Chicken Biryani we had for lunch was tasty.
posted by Thomas at 9:34 AM
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Susanna, Lisa and Pinta on their way up the slide
Paul and...
Joanna and Luke
Shaon and Morium are COLD. We were there for almost five hours and it was great. The Chicken Biryani we had for lunch was tasty.
posted by Thomas at 9:34 AM
Shila, Bebi, Phoebe, Dorothy and Agnes
Hira, Hannah, Sharon, Dorothy, Deborah
Genodoe is making sure the little ones are safe. We had (and needed) many helpers that day. A big "Thank you" to the Florisson Family from Australia, the Warsavages, Mee Yeon and Jenni Han from Korea and all the other helpers from the "Home of Love". Thank you to God who watched over us that day.
Alindro, Galeb, Rahul, Micah, Sugoto and Riku
posted by Thomas at 11:36 AM
Special day
We told the kids about a week ago that we were going to a water park. Since then they have been waiting. They also complained that we told them too early. It would have been better if we just told them the night before.
We took two buses and were all together 72 kids, youth, staff and helpers. 10 of the very Little ones and 4 staff stayed home at the orphanage to watch the small ones and prepare for dinner.
We especially thank Kathi and Jeremy who made the grand day possible.
We had to take a boat to get to the park. All had so much fun and all said it was even better than they had imagined.
posted by Thomas at 6:36 PM
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
We told the kids about a week ago that we were going to a water park. Since then they have been waiting. They also complained that we told them too early. It would have been better if we just told them the night before.
We took two buses and were all together 72 kids, youth, staff and helpers. 10 of the very Little ones and 4 staff stayed home at the orphanage to watch the small ones and prepare for dinner.
We especially thank Kathi and Jeremy who made the grand day possible.
We had to take a boat to get to the park. All had so much fun and all said it was even better than they had imagined.
posted by Thomas at 6:36 PM
great weather
Now that December has begun, the weather is great. All the kids are outside again and enjoy the surroundings, playground, basketball court etc. Samuel (2nd. from the right) broke his arm a couple days ago. He had lots of pain but is doing better now.
posted by Thomas at 12:53 PM
Monday, December 03, 2007
Now that December has begun, the weather is great. All the kids are outside again and enjoy the surroundings, playground, basketball court etc. Samuel (2nd. from the right) broke his arm a couple days ago. He had lots of pain but is doing better now.
posted by Thomas at 12:53 PM
Good Friends
Roben and Bristi like to play with each other. Bristi is the motherly type and teaches Roben.
posted by Thomas at 12:28 PM
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Roben and Bristi like to play with each other. Bristi is the motherly type and teaches Roben.
posted by Thomas at 12:28 PM
Confusing Cables
In many different places in Bangladesh you can see confusion like this on top of the electric posts. It does look a bit impossible to decide which one needs to be fixed, huh? Thomas is happy that he doesn't work for the telephone or electric company as he might go crazy. This is not a seldom sight to see such mixed up lines, but rather a very normal one.
posted by Thomas at 1:03 PM
In many different places in Bangladesh you can see confusion like this on top of the electric posts. It does look a bit impossible to decide which one needs to be fixed, huh? Thomas is happy that he doesn't work for the telephone or electric company as he might go crazy. This is not a seldom sight to see such mixed up lines, but rather a very normal one.
posted by Thomas at 1:03 PM
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