Wow!! What a first week it has been. The weather has been absolutely marvelous. I feel like it's God's little gift to me since I was so apprehensive about coming to a place much colder than what I am used to. The sun is so warm and comforting. We actually got in our swimsuits today. :-)
Today is Father's Day and we spent it at the beach. All three of us saw our first whale together. What a sight! It was pretty far off in the distance but you could see it blow water and then it's huge tail would surface and come back down. Now, we just have to make sure Michaelina sees a puffin. That is the one animal that has been at the top of her list to see since before we actually moved here.
Monday I start work as the lead teacher in the 3-4yr old Sonshine Christian Daycare. I will have anywhere from 12-16 students plus 2 helpers. Josh is a helper in the 4-5 year old classroom. We work the same hours which is nice. Michaelina has been enjoying camp. The mission does a summer camp for ages 6-10. Every week there is a different theme. I believe last week was pirate themed. Michaelina hasn't missed a beat. She is right there in the middle of everything going on. Especially since we are the house parents for the college kids that are working the camps. They all love her and she loves them.
Please continue to pray for us. It's hard to be away from our families and friends. I would have loved to see my Dad today, but I did get to talk to him and wish him a Happy Father's Day.
We love and miss you all!!!
NEW BOOK ON SEXUAL MORALITY
ReplyDeleteHello!
I want to make you aware of a new book called Hands Off! This May Be Love: God's Gift for Establishing Enduring Relationships. This frank and eye-opening book presents a practical case for refraining from physical involvement before marriage in order to build a deep, spiritual bond with the right person. Hands Off! This May Be Love is thought-provoking, entertaining, and down-to-earth, and will be indispensable to anyone promoting sexual purity.
Testimonials appear below.
For more about Hands Off! This May Be Love, click on the following link:
http://www.handsoffbook.com/
Or for additional videos and radio interviews with the author, go to:
http://gila-manolson.com/books-handsoff.php
ABOUT THE BOOK:
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Is there a way to dramatically reduce heartache?
Can behavior before marriage make success in marriage more likely?
Are we shortchanging ourselves by settling for today’s culture?
Can anyone who cares about others not read this book – either for themselves or someone they love?
Hands Off! This May Be Love: God’s Gift for Establishing Enduring Relationships, by Gila Manolson, is written from the heart and goes to the heart of readers. After decades of speaking with and to young (and not so young) people, Gila reveals scientific and psychological evidence about the power of physical touch and how prematurely introducing that power into a relationship can sabotage true and lasting love.
This enjoyable book, full of anecdotes, provides surprising and thought-provoking ideas and also offers encouragement for doing what is both right and effective rather than what is popular. It is difficult to think of anyone who doesn’t need to read this book, whether to better their own life or the life of someone they love.
Testimonials
“Filled with ancient wisdom and modern humor, this groundbreaking book provides insights into succeeding at love that have never been heard. Those who are smart enough to take the author's sound advice to heart will surely reap many rewards. For this book, young people and their parents owe the author an enormous debt.” --- Miriam Grossman, MD – Author of Unprotected and You’re Teaching My Child WHAT?
“Gila Manolson’s book, Hands Off! This May Be Love, is one of the best and most needed books we’ve read in a long time. It should be required reading in high schools! She eloquently describes the importance of not only honoring and respecting the opposite sex but also honoring and respecting yourself enough to wait before you build those powerful connections brought through touch. These truths can be utilized in every relationship including the workplace. I highly recommend this book for youth leaders in Churches.Thanks for a marvelous read!” --- Pastors Mark and Vicki Biltz, Tacoma, WA
“This book is important, bold, and to some, even controversial. The principles presented are sound and hold the potential to turn the cultural tide. They address one of the greatest needs in our time and present a worthy challenge to the current generation. The future is literally in the balance teetering between moral depravity and purity. Read this book and share it with someone who needs to hear its truth.” --- Pastors Mike and Kathy Hayes – Covenant Church, Dallas, TX