Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Love, thankfulness, and dying. (almost)


I am not a natural blogger. When stuff happens, whether it be good, great, or terrible, I say “Oh, that was _______” and then move on. So I guess this is a blog to cover some things I should have been blogging about in the last 2 months.

The last couple months I have been pondering on what it really means to LOVE. Love is such a nice word. But to really do it takes some work on our part. Reading and meditating on the Word, for one. Learning how to be completely and wholly selfless. Learning to listen. Learning to do what makes you uncomfortable for the sake of others. It’s not about simply tolerating. It’s about choosing to love and treat people as Jesus DID. Jesus was once alive on the earth, walking as a human. Same needs, same weaknesses, same problems. The difference was Love. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 ‘Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God’s love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong]. It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail. Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. Love never fails.’ I don’t think any more of my words on this are needed. I am grateful for the Word.
Since Gitega International Academy started in September, I have been leading worship at the chapel there on Sunday mornings. I can honestly tell you that I still sweat as much as I do during my Insanity workout. Afterwards I walk outside and wipe whatever makeup is left on the sleeve of my shirt, put my hair in a ponytail, and thank God for the gifts He has given me.

Thanksgiving in Burundi! I was blessed to be able to spend Thanksgiving in Gitega with my boys, and some new friends. There is apparently a chef hidden somewhere inside Zack, which was an awesome surprise. Turkeys are hard to find and terribly expensive here, so chicken was the next best options. The Menu: Honey-cinnamon roasted chicken, curried beef, potato salad, magic sweet potatoes (JD), sauced-up cauliflower, green beans, guacamole and chips, and delicious bread. It was seriously good. And it was home, which was wonderful. God has blessed me richly with friends and family here.

 Thanksgiving dinner

Fun at the waterfalls. Or the 'Big Chutes'

And NOW I get to tell you about the time I almost died. This is a fun one.  It was Sunday November 25, I was in Gitega, and had just been picked up by our trusty driver Celeste, who is an impeccable driver. Firstly, let me tell you about the vehicle. It is not quite lime green, almost like a pistachio color, and it is old. It tends to overheat often, so seeing it smoke is not usually a sign of immediate trouble. So I was picked up in the truck, as were 4 of the Homes of Hope mamas that had just gone to the market. We are driving along the cobblestone road that sounds romantic, but is actually just bumpy. Driving along, when suddenly the car starts smoking. I watch Celeste shut off the engine and roll down the hill in neutral, coming to a steady stop. The mamas in the back seat were freaking out, panicking, and trying to get out of the car as quick as possible. I, on the other hand, am calmly telling them its fine, don’t worry, it is just overheating, ‘sawa sawa’, NBD. So they all very smartly scramble out of the car to the opposite side of the road, as I begin to sense that something else is happening here, because seriously, EVERYONE is looking at me like I am crazy for calmly staying the in the car. So I finally decide to get out of the car, just as a few random Burundians start throwing dirt in the engine. I think to myself “Well, that doesn’t look right..” I get far away just in the time to see the electrical fire being put out that was directly in front of my passenger seat. I don’t know much about cars, but I DO know that an electrical fire is probably not the best thing to be sitting in a car for.  Ha. Thankful we are all still alive!

Last thing- I AM LEAVING ON AN AIRPLANE TOMORROW!!!!!!!! WHAT??????

And I get to meet this perfect girl on Friday! I love her.

See all you US of A-ers in a few days!

Monday, October 8, 2012

October Update


Wow it has been way too long since I have done an update. Lots of great things happening over here on the other side of the world! We got the secondary school off the ground, and had our opening ceremony last week. The parents came to the school and found happy and content students, who have already built a community together. The students sang “With Everything” by Hillsong United, IN ENGLISH I might add. Granted, some did not know the words they were singing. But it was a great moment that they got to experience with their parents. I am proud of all the teachers, staff, and volunteers that put this together, because it was A LOT of work.


I am currently leading worship for chapel at the school on Sundays. In 2 words, challenging and rewarding. The students are very rigorously learning English, but obviously there is a language barrier. Each Sunday it gets a little easier and they sing a little louder, and I still sweat the same amount. HA. Our volunteers there are putting together a worship team as well, so soon this will be another all new experience that I can’t wait for. It keeps me humble, that’s for sure. We have had the privilege of having amazing volunteers from the US and UK lately, and they have been a HUGE help in every department, including worship. I have learned a lot about a lot from them. Looking forward to learning much more before they go.


I am excited to inform all of you that I now have all the money I need for my second plane ticket, leaving the states late December 2012 to return to Burundi until May 2013. Talk about God's favor. The money came in just in time. I am still in need of monthly support following Christmas break. I currently have many people supporting me monthly, and I am so grateful for those of you doing so, and for those of you that are praying. It makes a huge difference. For those of you that would like to send support, you may do so through a couple of outlets.

1. Check by mail to Northpoint Church. In order to be eligible for tax deduction, please mark simply "Burundi Missions" on the memo line. If you don't care about that stuff, my name on the memo line will do just fine. The funds will get to the right place. Please mail to:
Northpoint Church
1215a Industrial Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78130

2. The easiest way you can give is by going to the Northpoint Church website, www.thenpc.com. On the bottom right hand corner you will see a link that says "Online Giving". There you can designate the funds toward Burundi Missions. Shoot me an email to rachel.burundiyfc@gmail.com to let  me know!

This time in Burundi has proven to be like nothing I have done before. I knew this would be the case, but it’s different once you live it and breathe it. It is more challenging than anything I have done- spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. I spent the last 2 years learning that there will come a time when you won’t have church and other people’s spiritual walk to lean on-it will be you and God, and no one else. Well, this is that time. My faith is truly being tested. My anthem for this time-‘My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly trust in Jesus’ Name. When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace. In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil.’ Such an amazing anthem to sing, speak, repeat, write down, memorize. I face many challenges living here, as does anyone anywhere. A new challenge of loneliness, that can be quite constant. And this is why I choose to remember the words above. He is Lord of all. He will never leave me and He will never forsake me. This is a promise that He has given us. One that must be remembered in times of thanksgiving, in times of suffering, and in times of joy. So I choose to remember.




Sunday, September 2, 2012

Love.


This blog is going to be filled with much randomness, as well as hopefully a few 'worth your time' thoughts. First off, my apologies; this blog is way overdue. I am sitting across the street from my house at the Starlite Hotel: drinking perfect coffee, trying to avoid the flying ants that decided to inhabit the ceiling and the lizard poop that every few minutes rains down, and recovering from the now dead bee that attacked my hair. It has been an eventful 10 minutes. Actually, it has been an eventful week, despite how truly uneventful it has been. Make sense? Probably not. I will try my best to give you all a play by play.

The biggest event is obviously that my roommates left. For the last 3 months I have lived with some of the weirdest, funniest, nicest guys I have known. Yes, 3 guys have played the role of this girl's roommates..good times. (Cue another bee hitting me in the face...what the heck?) Our  nights were filled with Settlers of Catan, singing like you've never heard, Downton Abbey, Insanity,  candlelight dinners and some occasional puzzle making magic. I confess that I am missing them all ready. The day they left (Wednesday) I tried quite hard to fight the few tears that threatened to run down my face. That was the moment I remembered that I was still a girl, as the last 3 months I have developed a tolerance if not liking to the way men are allowed to just be themselves with no filter. So---they are in Gitega now. The last few days have been interesting. I have had much time to spend with God, myself, my computer, and my guitar. I have written a few half songs, read 2 books, and watched the Bourne series in the last 3 days. Tonight threatened me going crazy if I did not step out of my house, thus I am across the street writing this blog.

So because I have spend the last few days alone, I have had many moments to do some deep thinking: to think on things of God and to adjust a few things inside myself by God's grace. I wrote this 2 days ago in a moment of thought: "My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness. I cannot put my hope in man, because this will always fail me. I dare not put my hope in circumstances, because these will always fail me. God created the system this way. For us, as humans. We cannot afford to rely on ourselves, or others for our meaning in life. God has given us our meaning and purpose in life. It's stated directly in His Word. To love one another." Now, I am not a greek/hebrew scholar of any kind. But when I see that word Love, I think of God's love for us- the love He displayed for us that we are to imitate with our lives. This love is so much more than the world's view of 'love'. Jesus giving His life for every sinner was the ultimate act of Love. So to me, "Love one another" is so much more than kindness, or even selfless actions towards others. It is the complete and total giving of oneself to others. It is giving your life, comforts, conveniences. ----1 Corinthians 13:4 (AMP) 'Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily.5 It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God’s love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong]. 6 It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail. 7 Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. 8 Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end]'--- This passage speaks for itself. If we would all do everything that we do with this in the front of our mind.....JUST SAYING. There would be no need to line up at Chick Fil A to support a cause, while we leave those 'in sin' to believe that we as the church hate them. And you know, maybe it's their problem for thinking that we hate them because we stand up for a cause. But if we stand up for something, and in turn leave those opposed feeling like we hate them...what has this done? Has it offered those effected the love of God, or has it offered them hatred and rejection? Sorry if I offend. To be completely honest I would have lined up with all those people at Chick Fil A if I didn't live in Africa, and didn't have some time to truly think things through. You may have a different opinion than this, and that is okay. You may have scripture to support your opinion, and that is awesome. But so do I. Someone told me recently that I should start voicing my thoughts. So here they are...haha. I am forever grateful that God is full of grace and mercy, and that the Holy Spirit is constantly revealing things to each of us if we will quiet ourselves and have a willing ear. I never want to get to a place where I stop learning, believe that I know it all. Thank you Father for wisdom, and grace.

Have a happy happy day/night, everyone :)

Friday, August 3, 2012

Just grateful :)

The last few weeks have been filled with some awesome experiences for me.  I am not the smoothest blogger, therefore I am just gonna start talking about them in order, rather than trying to be poetic.

Due to the dry season being in full swing, we are lacking power at some point on a daily basis. So every 3 days or so we don't have power from 3pm until the next morning. This has made for some fun/interesting nights. The spiders tend to come out to play when it is dark in my room and bathroom all night. Try to shape your index finger and thumb into the shape of a jumbo egg, and VIOLA, you have the size of my wall spiders  :) It also makes for great dinners. Who doesn't like a candlelight dinner? There was a team here from Austin that had the guys and I over for dinner last week. Grilled chicken, green beans, carrots, cake, fantastic company, and candles. Overall an amazing night. Not minding the lack of power so much anymore.

We had a 3 day 'retreat' in Gitega with all the BYFC staff from Gitega, Bujumbura, and Cibitoke. Great fun! Pastor Thomas Resane from South Africa came and taught us on leadership and ministry-it was a good time of refreshing for me. Sometimes it is just so good to be filled with the Word for hours. The last night we had a big volleyball match between Gitega and Buj. The games highlights: 1. Japheth 'tebowing'. 2. Freddy's ridiculously amazing face he makes when he hits the ball. 3. Gregoire's intensity. 4. BUJ WINS!!!!!!
That same night, we had a time of prayer after dinner. Pastor Thomas pulled each group together and prayed for each person while anointing our heads with oil. Such a beautiful time in the presence of God. Our Father is so good and gracious. I love it when His presence is so tangible. And He desires time with us. WOW. I never want to get to a point where that does not make me want to leap for joy.

I am so grateful for my time here. I still get shocked looks from people I meet here when I tell them that I am staying a year. But when you allow it to become YOUR life, your perspective changes. It doesn't mean it is easy, but it does keep the vision close to you. And God's grace is always flowing, never ending. He equips those He has called if we are willing. So be willing, people!!! :)

Thank you for the prayers and love. They make all the difference.

Just a few pictures for fun :)




Monday, July 23, 2012

"The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."


I am filled with a righteous anger today. The devil is trying to bring down YFC through finances, strife and sickness. I am just so done with it. And knowing he only wins a battle if we let him makes me even more angry. We, as believers, have been given the power to break down strong holds, raise the dead, heal the sick, set captives free. So why would I, as a daughter of the King, allow Satan to succeed? He is nothing unless I give him power! The Holy Spirit made me realize this morning that I have a job to do. I have a job to pray for this organization and those in it. And I believe that this is one of the main reasons that I am here. The guys in my house have been sick the last 2 weeks on and off, which has delayed work that needs to be done. Today one of them is quite sick. In our meeting this morning, the Holy Spirit revealed to Mama Jo and I that this is a spirit of infirmity that needs to cast away. This spirit has absolutely no place here! I am so angry with Satan and everything he thinks he is doing. He will not succeed. He will fail, just as he always does. Satan has no new tricks. These are the same methods he used over and over again in the Bible; the same methods he began using when he rebelled against God. Isaiah 54:17 “‘No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me’ Says the Lord.” This is my confession for this office and the people of Burundi. When we pray, God listens. When we rebuke Satan in the Name of Jesus, he has no choice but to leave. Please come into agreement with me for healing and health, and that all hidden things shall be revealed. Thank you Lord for your favor that surrounds this office like a shield. Thank you that Jesus died and rose again so that we could accomplish the work of the Kingdom. Sickness, you can stay here no longer. You must leave in the Name of Jesus. Because that Name is above every other name. The name of Jesus is above all infirmities, strongholds, principalities, and darkness. And Satan, you have absolutely no power here. Take your hands off of BYFC and its’ staff in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. So be it. 

Friday, July 6, 2012

Happy Independence Day!


Happy July 4th, Everyone!

We had a big dinner Wednesday night (the 4th) for a girl named Olivia that has been living here for 3 years, but is leaving to go back to school for a year. We got to hear about everything she has been doing here, and everything she has done to work towards changing this nation. It was truly inspiring to hear. And a great way to spend Independence Day-good food, good people, and plenty of speeches J Afterwards, the Americans went to the Marine’s house that are here with the US Embassy. MASSIVE house. There is a pool in the backyard, a pool table inside, a massive HDTV, and every movie you can really think of. To top it off, it was fully decorated in July 4th décor. We missed all of the barbeque and such, but got there in time to play a few rounds of Bananagrams, a few rounds of Pool (I lost….), and sit with my feet in the pool. Very nice way to spend the remainder of Independence Day! Many more movie nights and game nights to come.

It’s been a little slow on the bug-catching front; my latest find was a massive spider behind my suitcase this morning, but it got away. I say all of this as if I am the one that catches and keeps them. But it’s not true. I just admire them once they are caught and in a jar. I still kill the ones I find in my room- still a girl.

Jeff and I are almost 2 weeks into a workout program called Turbofire. Number 1- it’s so hot. I literally have never sweat this much in my life. We usually do it around 5:30 in the evening, so it has cooled down a bit. But STILL. By the end there is not one inch of me that isn’t drenched. Bleh. Number 2-I am not in shape. I used to work out every day, but the 2 months before I moved, I just completely let it go. It’s quite difficult right now. I know it will get easier. But today, not so much. Number 3- Jeff left to work with the Batwa today for a week, so it’s just me doing it. That will prove to be a bit more challenging. But I don’t want to have to tell Jeff that I didn’t do it when he gets back………I hate disappointing people, or myself for that matter. So I persevere!

I guess that’s it for today, next time this blog will hopefully be a lot more interesting!

Monday, July 2, 2012

Update!


Hello everyone!

Lots happening in the month of July around here. We have several teams coming in from all over to work in Gitega and Cibitoke at Homes of Hope. There is a medical team that just arrived from UK to work in a few cities over the next week, setting up clinics and spending time with God’s precious people. It is quite exciting to witness all that God is doing, and you can see it all the time. God is faithful. Yesterday marked Burundi’s 50th Anniversary of their independence from Belgium. The streets have been lined with fresh new Burundi flags for the event, all the way from the airport to the city. Very cool.

Last night we decided to play Monopoly, since we have no more Downton Abbey to watch, and since we don’t want to spend any money to go out. Thus began the game. 4 guys, and a girl-(me…) Simple game, until almost every piece of property had been bought, and no one was anywhere close to a monopoly. And so began the negotiations. I was not willing to budge for a long while. I had a card of almost every color, and nothing could happen until I agreed to a trade with someone. Which made it exceptionally fun to turn down every trade offer that I received. Because the boys began to get desperate. >>>>>>Side Note: Just found a fly in my coffee. I was quite looking forward to that cup. Ugh.             `<<<<<<<< So I finally decide to trade Jeff, simply because he seemed to the best least desperate to trade of the 4. And of course in the end, I was the first one to lose, and Jeff won by a TON. Awesome. Next time I will stick to my instincts and hoard my power.

The last 3 days I have desperately been craving Cheez-Its. Like whoa. Or really any kind of afternoon snack. So if anyone wants to mail me some Cheez-its or Wheat Thins, I will gladly accept them. ;)

Well we have kind of settled into a church in town, PTI. It is a French and English speaking church. They sing westernized songs as well as songs I have heard in a few places here in the country. There are quite a few other ‘bazungu’ that attend, a lot from Europe and the States. It is very cool to meet people that are doing a work for God here long term. Many live here with their kids, and have fully integrated them into the schools and culture. I love it. I love to see people following the plan of God, knowing that He is faithful and that His favor surrounds their family. Many people have asked me or my parents, “Is it safe?” “Are you worried about her going?” But I, nor my parents, have ever doubted God’s faithfulness in this. He sent me, therefore HE has already made a way. Financially, physically, spiritually. I have much confidence in this. And I have much confidence that my parents will be rewarded for their sacrifice. Again, God is faithful. I am standing on His promises, looking at the big picture, and believing that my labor is not in vain. To God be the glory.              




Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Taj Mahal


Mwaramutse!
It rained last night. Quite unusual for this time of year. The rainy season ended at the beginning of May, and the dry season started. So yesterday when the rolling thunder started, I just kind of assumed it would just be a nice noise, maybe some cool weather from the mountains to accompany it.  A few sprinkles came, no big deal. Then more sprinkles came. Then it started POURING. The most thunder I have ever heard during one storm. It stopped long enough for me to walk from the guy’s house to mine, and then started again. Pretty sure it rained all night. I woke up around 3am to the loudest thunder I have ever heard; it shook my whole house. Quite exciting. Now that I think about it, that probably explains why I totally missed my alarm this morning and had to get dressed and out of the house within 8 minutes. Good times.



This has been a great week. On Saturday, Operation Christmas Child gifts were distributed to children in the community. BYFC was able to get the container with tax exemption quite easily, which is a miracle. I love watching the tangible work that God is doing. Imana shimwe. On Sunday, we attempted to go to church at 9. Most churches in Burundi last about 4 hours, but since this one only lasts 2 hours and we got lost until about 10, we got smoothies instead. J I had my first big market experience as well. There was a roller blading team and live music right outside, not sure what was happening but it was cool to see from afar! We have a team coming on Saturday from the UK, they will be doing medical clinics here in Buj and in Cibitoke in the community.  There are basically teams coming weekly during the summer. A lot of the time they stay in my house, so I am usually playing hostess during the week. It’s fun to get some different personalities in the mix. Today I am going to Homes of Hope Cibitoke to see my babies! I am so ready to hug their necks and hold their sweet hands. I hope to visit them at least once a month while I am here. They are my joy.

I am now Aunt Sissy to beautiful baby Gracie Bell. I miss her. She is perfection. When I see her in December, she will be 6 months old already. Still in slight disbelief. It’s been an emotional ride since my first day here. My heart longs to be here, but longs to be with Gracie and my sister. God has such great plans for that baby girl. We do not even know the extent of all He will do through her. He is so faithful. Gracie Bell is a tangible miracle, and I love her so much!

We went to an Indian food restaurant on Saturday night, ‘Taj Mahal’. I am not a big Indian food fan. I have only had it twice in the states, and it just isn’t my favorite thing. So----Step one, order a drink. Out comes this thick white yogurt drink. By far the weirdest thing my taste buds have sipped out of a straw. It tasted like sweet, salted sour cream. Sip one was weird. Sip two was good. By sip three, I was hooked. Next came the garlic naan. MMMMMM. I love naan. Next was the main course. So I ordered this Chicken Seek Something, and was quite excited to eat some chicken for the first time in a month. To my surprise, out comes this sausage-like meat product….still don’t know what it was. I had one bite. Let’s just say I am a texture person. By the grace of God, Zack was kind enough to want to trade me. The rest of my meal was a fabulous combo of chicken, rice, naan, and sour cream through a straw. Delish. There is an Italian food place around here somewhere that I want to try. Maybe this weekend. I will keep you posted

Oh, and it's raining again. 


Sunday, June 24, 2012

Guinea Pigs


Amahoro!

I told a lot of you that I would be video blogging…well the internet situation is not quite ideal for uploading videos. So hopefully I can be almost as entertaining through a written blog. Here we go.

I am in love with Burundi. It is the 2nd poorest country in the world, and about the size of Maryland. Quite beautiful, mountains on one side and Lake Tanganyika on the other. This month has been wonderful! I got here with the team on June 1, and was able to spend two weeks with them and with the people of Burundi. We traveled to Cibitoke and Gitega, spending much time with the kids of Homes of Hope, and also doing ministry in the community. I absolutely love these people. They are more a blessing to me than I could have known.

So far, living in Burundi has been filled with many adventures… Spiders, crocs, rats, hippos galore. And I am loving it. It is home for me. With all of the sweat, cold showers, and rice and beans. The Burundi zoo. For those with weak stomachs, or largely into animal rights, you can skip this paragraph. Here we go. When you walk in, there is a large tank filled with cute fluffy black and white guinea pigs. For 5,000 fbu ($3.50), you can buy one to feed to the animal of your choice. Gotta love the food chain. There is a choice between a crocodile, leopard, or python. I think Jeff actually got a video of the leopard crunching the skull of a guinea pig. I left at that point. As much of an adventure as that is, the crunching kinda makes me nauseas…. J We had a really good one at one point, the croc chased the guinea pig for about 10 minutes…that guinea pig was fighting for his life. I almost wanted to save it, just because he was so clever. But alas, the croc won, with a large snap, and a small squeak. Next was the chimp. Her name is Tina, and she has an attitude. JD ended up giving it his thermos full of hot tea. She opened it and drank it down, stirring it until it cooled down. Smart thing, she is. And then she threw dirt on me. I think she wanted more tea.

I started work at the office this last week, mostly dealing with communications. And really whatever they need me to do. I have so far responded to several emails from people that want to come for short and long term mission trips. A lot of them are bringing people with medical backgrounds, and they want to serve in the communities around Burundi. This is one of the most valuable ways to show the love of God to me. True servanthood. Summers are very busy around here. We have new teams or individuals coming practically weekly to serve. It has been so good to jump in with both feet. God is doing such an amazing work through the ministry of Burundi Youth for Christ. Many children that had no parents or home now have a mum, papa, brothers and sisters, and a place to call home because of this ministry. God is using this ministry to change the country, and it is amazing to watch! You may visit www.burundiyfc.org to learn more.

I am living in a house to myself for the most part. The guys- JD, Jeff, and Zachary live in the house directly behind me, I am either at their house or they are at mine the majority of the time. They are pretty much hilarious. Getting used to the not so abnormal bodily functions, terribly off key singing, and conversations that girls just don’t have. But I love it. When you are the only girl, you just kind of have to jump in there I suppose. Zach thought I REALLY jumped in there the other night, my leg made a noise against the couch and he thought I had farted….yea right.
We are collecting insects just for fun. Thus far we have a huge scorpion, 2 millipedes (in hopes that we can watch the scorpion eat them), and a very big spider, all in a pitcher with a lid. Gotta love the bugs. Hoping to find something giant soon.


Until next time.