Darcie has way too much time on her hands, doesn't she? But, let's be honest, we're glad she does - and also glad she's a whiz at Photoshop! Aren't these fun?! Hope your Easter holiday was as fun and relaxing as our was!
April 12, 2009
Happy Easters
Darcie has way too much time on her hands, doesn't she? But, let's be honest, we're glad she does - and also glad she's a whiz at Photoshop! Aren't these fun?! Hope your Easter holiday was as fun and relaxing as our was!
April 1, 2009
The Face
My younger brother and I have a term of endearment for one another that we use often and in every circumstance, so seeing that it is his birthday today, and that Heidi just turned 8 months old, I thought it would be appropriate to send some him some birthday wishes from his *favorite* niece.Happy Birthday, Face!
~from Heidi's Face to Yours
March 25, 2009
Farewell Israel! We're coming home!
Greetings from Tel Aviv airport! We've just checked our bags and we're only an hour or so from being ready to board our plane to come home! Only one pic today and a short update just to let you know that we're ready to go! We get in to Newark at 5am EST, and I'll update then for those of you who might actually be awake then. :) Meanwhile enjoy our last group picture!
See you soon!!!
See you soon!!!
March 24, 2009
Chilly Day in Jerusalem!
Good Evening Everyone!
We had quite the day today! We made our way into Bethlehem to see the Herodian (one of Herod the Great's 6 palaces) and the Church of the Nativity (where we got the amazing opportunity to see an Armenean church service held on the location where Jesus was born). After that, we headed to the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Pool of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Seplchure (where Jesus was crucified and buried). It was a BIG day!
What made our day even bigger was the weather. Israel is in the middle of a 3 year drought, so they will take any rain they can get. So, we praise God for the LARGE amount of rain He brought upon the Land today. Unfortunately, we were out in it all day - along with the 40 degree temperature and ~30mph wind. Needless to say, it was a little uncomfortable at points, but, believe it or not, we actually learned a ton! We're much warmer now and all dry - so not to worry. :)
Tomorrow will take us around the Old City of Jerusalem - hopefully to the Western Wall, the Temple Mount - just to name a few. We'll finish up our day early, pack our bags and then begin our 2nd day without going to sleep as our flight leaves Tel Aviv around 10:50pm. I hope to be able to share one more post with you before we leave, but in case we don't, we're excited to see you all and share all the Lord has done!
More pictures for you to enjoy!
Shalom!
Matt
We had quite the day today! We made our way into Bethlehem to see the Herodian (one of Herod the Great's 6 palaces) and the Church of the Nativity (where we got the amazing opportunity to see an Armenean church service held on the location where Jesus was born). After that, we headed to the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Pool of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Seplchure (where Jesus was crucified and buried). It was a BIG day!
What made our day even bigger was the weather. Israel is in the middle of a 3 year drought, so they will take any rain they can get. So, we praise God for the LARGE amount of rain He brought upon the Land today. Unfortunately, we were out in it all day - along with the 40 degree temperature and ~30mph wind. Needless to say, it was a little uncomfortable at points, but, believe it or not, we actually learned a ton! We're much warmer now and all dry - so not to worry. :)
Tomorrow will take us around the Old City of Jerusalem - hopefully to the Western Wall, the Temple Mount - just to name a few. We'll finish up our day early, pack our bags and then begin our 2nd day without going to sleep as our flight leaves Tel Aviv around 10:50pm. I hope to be able to share one more post with you before we leave, but in case we don't, we're excited to see you all and share all the Lord has done!
More pictures for you to enjoy!
Shalom!
Matt
March 23, 2009
Slight interruption for a special news bulletin...
No, these are not pictures of Israel but I had to post a few so Heidi's daddy could see what we've been doing while he's gone. So, for those of you following the Israel travelers - enjoy some pics of us back home and we'll return to the regularly scheduled broadcast in just a bit. :-)
We love you and we miss you daddy! Can't wait to see you on Thursday. We had a great time playing at DeeDee and Grandpa's house. We planted a vegetable garden with Grandpa and painted the dining room with DeeDee (see photo 2 in the background - textured!)
Photo 1: Heidi is learning to wave "bye-bye", which looks a little more like she's waving to herself.
Photo 2: Heidi and Izzy with the grandparents - who just can't get enough of them!
Photo 3: We tried a photo opp with the two girls. Neither one of them were very interested in having their photo made, except that Izzy kept saying, "Apple cheese, apple cheese," which is what she says now when you tell her to smile and say "cheese."
We love you and we miss you daddy! Can't wait to see you on Thursday. We had a great time playing at DeeDee and Grandpa's house. We planted a vegetable garden with Grandpa and painted the dining room with DeeDee (see photo 2 in the background - textured!)
Photo 1: Heidi is learning to wave "bye-bye", which looks a little more like she's waving to herself.
Photo 2: Heidi and Izzy with the grandparents - who just can't get enough of them!
Photo 3: We tried a photo opp with the two girls. Neither one of them were very interested in having their photo made, except that Izzy kept saying, "Apple cheese, apple cheese," which is what she says now when you tell her to smile and say "cheese."
The Costal Plains
Good evening all!
Hope this finds you all well! We just arrived in Jerusalem after another BIG day in Israel! Today we started out by going to Tel Meggido - the second oldest city in the world (and, of course, the site for some future activities....). After that, we up to Mount Carmel where we studied the story of Elijah while sitting on the side of Mount Carmel. Our very own Danny Loeffelholz even got to teach about his favorite Bible character, Elijah. After that, we headed to the coast to tour around Caesarea - the famous port city of Herod. We finished up our day by heading up to "The House" as Marty likes to call it. Tomorrow and Wednesday we will be touring Jerusalem before we head home on Wednesday night!
The Lord was gracious to us yet again today as we had no injuries, no one sick and beautiful weather. The Lord is also working on our hearts in a big way - no doubt an answer to prayer as well. Tomorrow, we hear, is supposed to be rainy, so any extra prayers for good weather are appreciated!
Enjoy some shots from our day and I'll post an update tomorrow!
Shalom!
Matt
Hope this finds you all well! We just arrived in Jerusalem after another BIG day in Israel! Today we started out by going to Tel Meggido - the second oldest city in the world (and, of course, the site for some future activities....). After that, we up to Mount Carmel where we studied the story of Elijah while sitting on the side of Mount Carmel. Our very own Danny Loeffelholz even got to teach about his favorite Bible character, Elijah. After that, we headed to the coast to tour around Caesarea - the famous port city of Herod. We finished up our day by heading up to "The House" as Marty likes to call it. Tomorrow and Wednesday we will be touring Jerusalem before we head home on Wednesday night!
The Lord was gracious to us yet again today as we had no injuries, no one sick and beautiful weather. The Lord is also working on our hearts in a big way - no doubt an answer to prayer as well. Tomorrow, we hear, is supposed to be rainy, so any extra prayers for good weather are appreciated!
Enjoy some shots from our day and I'll post an update tomorrow!
Shalom!
Matt
March 22, 2009
Last Day in Galilee
Hey everyone!
Sorry for the late update tonight - we had some time to play tonight after another big day, so that means a later blog entry. :)
Today, of course, was another full day with so much to learn and lots to take in. The weather was, again, amazing and the Lord was gracious in giving us more strength to our achy legs and bodies. This morning began with a bus ride just south to Gamla (the place where Gideon's men drank from the spring), then we headed back north to the Decapolis where we visited Bet Shean (where Saul's body was hung) and Susita (a pagan city on the east bank of Galilee). The day came to an amazing end as we went to the Jordan River where a few people of our group had the chance to be baptized for the very first time!
Tomorrow we head to the Big House (Jerusalem), but on our way we will stop at Meggido, Mount Carmel and Caesarea. We continue to be blessed by your prayers and all still remain in good health and without injury! Baruch Hashem!
Hopefully I'll be able to find internet at our next hotel! Until then, please continue to pray for good weather and soft hearts as we continue to learn!
Shalom!
Matt
Sorry for the late update tonight - we had some time to play tonight after another big day, so that means a later blog entry. :)
Today, of course, was another full day with so much to learn and lots to take in. The weather was, again, amazing and the Lord was gracious in giving us more strength to our achy legs and bodies. This morning began with a bus ride just south to Gamla (the place where Gideon's men drank from the spring), then we headed back north to the Decapolis where we visited Bet Shean (where Saul's body was hung) and Susita (a pagan city on the east bank of Galilee). The day came to an amazing end as we went to the Jordan River where a few people of our group had the chance to be baptized for the very first time!
Tomorrow we head to the Big House (Jerusalem), but on our way we will stop at Meggido, Mount Carmel and Caesarea. We continue to be blessed by your prayers and all still remain in good health and without injury! Baruch Hashem!
Hopefully I'll be able to find internet at our next hotel! Until then, please continue to pray for good weather and soft hearts as we continue to learn!
Shalom!
Matt
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