Monday 4th February 2008

That's us in the photo at Glenelg in South Australia on our Christmas break. Yep, we are a pretty good looking bunch. I am the tall one taking the photo.
Today's Bible reading from Saint Luke's is from 2 Kings 2.
Is there some one we aspire to be like? Elisha did. And Elijah was the man. We should aspire to be like Jesus.
John 14:12 Truly, truly, I say to you, He who believes on Me, the works that I do he shall do also, and greater works than these he shall do, because I go to My Father.
Like Elisha was with Elijah (2 Kings2:10), so should I be to the Lord Jesus. I need to keep my eyes fixed on Him.
Something to think about.
That one is an encouraging reading.
This is a big week in our house. Stephanie starts the new year with Know Your Bible. This will be her second year. And tomorrow, Tuesday is the second week. Tomorrow Michele and I will have some serious "dad and daughter" time, mowing our very small lawn. Michele will "help" which means play on her swing set and in our unofficial sand pit. That's the patch of dirt I tell her to keep out of and that she keeps going into.
Wednesday is the first day for Michele in 4 Year Old Preschool. She did 3 year old preschool last year and it was so excellent that we have, after prayer, decided to keep it up this year.
For Michele, last year was a big turning point for her in her developement. She learnt to share and get along with other children. She also learnt to participate in group activities. All of a sudden she learnt that the world doesn't revolve around her. That she has to get along and have consideration for others.
Did she pick up any bad habits? Not that I can see.
There is this theory, not one that I subscribe to, that children learn behaviour, especially bad behaviour, from other children. I don't believe Michele did. She was/is quite capable of coming up with her own brand of mischief.
For those who think different. Lets take a peak at Genesis (sorry Stephanie) and chapter 4. Yes, that's the bit where Cain bumps off Abel. All because of a fit of jealousy. Oh, and a tad of paddy, because God would not accept his offering. Did some one teach Cain to do this? No. There is no record of that at all.
Back to Michele. Now don't get me wrong or put words into my mouth that aren't there to start with. Michele is the greatest 4 year old I know of. She is lovely, innocent, sweet, adorable, mischievious and that's for starters. She is unbelievable teachable. Especially when it is something she wants to learn or know. She is not a wimp. When she huirts herself, there is no clinging for attention. She picks herself up, dusts herself off and has another go. She just loves being around Stephanie and myself and loves being involved in what we are doing. She doesn't have a mean bone in her body. Her only fault with her younger sister, Cathy, is that she tries to help Cathy too much. The two girls get along so well, I believe we are so blessed. That's my girl. But, she can be, and occassionally is naughty. That's it. She can be. She isn't always.
Enough of my ranting.
Oh, and if you ever want to help us, just remember us before the Lord. That'll do us just fine.