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7/29/2008

Hungarians Celebrate A Name Day

Hungarians not only celebrate a birthday but also they have an offical name day. Birthdays are usually celebrated with only the immediate family. In the Hungarian culture, name days are widely known and celebrated among friends, family and at work. In the past years the Hungarians had to chose from a list of official names when naming their new born. Today while visiting with my friend Marta, her little daughter informed me that today was her Mother's name day. The photo was made a couple weeks ago when Marta brought me this beautiful bouquet of flowers!

7/24/2008

Chili Today & Hot Tamale

Just in one day the temp dropped about 20 degrees!

It's July and a case of extreme temp variations! One day we need a fan, the next day we need a jacket! Ahhhhhh I like this cooler weather!

7/22/2008

Hot Peppers & Orchids

Andy's green thumb is much greener than my green thumb!

Sandra, the original owner of the orchids moved back to Canada. When we started to move to the eastern side of the country, we gave the orchids to Andy. It's obvious he has a green thumb!

Oh, the pepper plants. These are from seed that we also gave Andy. Why is it that my pepper plants look nothing like his?

7/20/2008

Miracle Babies

Back in April we preached at a church and prayed for a Mother who was very pregant with twins. Since our time there, we have received word that the babies were born and are healthy. This past Sunday we got to see the babies and of course Syble got to hold and kiss on them. The Father once again told us the testimony of the miracle of the children. Not only did he tell us, but he also showed us the medical documentation that he carrys in his Bible. The Mother had her first sonogram on Dec 20, 2007 and was told they found a baby and a tumor in her womb. The church prayed and God answered their prayer by healing the Mother. When she returned on February 4, 2008 she had yet another sonogram. The sonogram showed 2 babies and no tumor. The doctor told the family he doesn't believe in God, but he did acknowledge that a miracle had taken place! The doctor may not believe in our God, but we serve a miracle working God! Praise God for the miracle! Simon and Csilla are beautiful healthy children. Also pictured with them is their older sister who is 2 years old. Aren't they beautiful!

7/18/2008

Hangin' Out @ Pastors & Auntie Syb's

7/16/2008

Watch Out World........Syb Drove A John Deere !

Recently when we spoke at the translators conference, Syble spoke on the 4 loves of her life. First and foremost her relationship with Jesus, the second love of her life is her husband, third is family / church family and fourth is her love for tractors. After speaking, Edward (A Hungarian brother in the Lord) approached her and wanted to know if she would like to drive a John Deere tractor? He in turn arranged for a time for us to meet with Isvan who gave us a tour of the dealership and treated us to lunch in the "John Deere Room"! Needless to say, Syble's adrenalin was high and the smile on her face resembled that of a mule eating briars!

Many Hungarians claim John Deere as being a Hungarian. As one man said, "if they want to belive that, fine!" Whatever the case, from the very beginning John Deere changed farming with his advanced technology of a simple plow!

We extend our thanks not only to Edward but to Isvan for this memorable memory es az szep ido volt! Now for your drooling pleasure, take note of the beauty of these powerful machines below! (Flags shown below - John Deere, Kite Rt., Nádudvar the city flag, the beautiful Hungarian Flag) Again, thanks Edward and Isvan!

7/14/2008

Other Recent Happenings

Edith & Agi (above) - Don't they look busy?

Agi, Syble & Anita (R)

Syble wearing her John Deere apron and showing how to make a delicious batch of brownies. The sole purpose of the conference was to help train translators.