more from the showgrounds...

Thought for Today

May we be nourished and grounded as this mighty tree so that we may display His splendor.

Tasty Tuesday

There were lots of tasty treats to be had at the National Agricultural & Trade show this past weekend... and here are just a few of them:

freshly picked watermelons

makeshift cafes and bars were set up

We chose barbecue with rice and beans

we didn't try the Sexy Chicken... I would rather my chicken be tasty versus sexy.

we also enjoyed fresh ice cream from Western Dairy ...Tom had Kiwi and I had Oreo Cookie. 

and then we went home with mixed tropical fruit jam & lime squash from Marie Sharp's.  We passed up a lot of goodies like cotton candy and sausage on a stick....but, there is always next year!

What a weekend!

We had a storm come through here on Thursday that knocked out our cable and our internet connection.  It was a short but powerful storm filled with thunder and lightening and a heavy rain.  There were even reports of hail in part of the country.

We didn't hear any reports of damage anywhere like in the US and we are most grateful for that.  And our prayers are still with those who lost loved ones and suffered any ill effects from all of those storms in the States.

Before the start of the Royal Wedding the cable was restored... Belize being a former British colony there were many here who wanted to see the wedding and perhaps catch a glimpse of the Governor General of Belize and his wife among the guests.  And by the close of business on Friday our internet was back up and running after a few trips to Belize Telemedia and the purchase of a new modem.  Like many of our neighbors our modem was blown out by the storm.


On Saturday we went over to the show grounds for the annual Agriculture and Trade Show.  It was much more than we expected it to be; we were both thinking rodeo or maybe a carnival.  But it was all of that and more... like the state fairs we attended in California or Kansas.  Complete with a concert stage and booths from different organizations and businesses promoting awareness for their product or causes.  

The crowd was a little overwhelming... it seemed as if the entire country was here!

Tom checking out the Harley display was a highlight!

At the United Kingdom booth you could get a bite to eat and enjoy a replay of the Royal wedding!

I will post more pictures during the week... it was a great cultural experience and we are so glad that we took the time to brave the heat and enjoy it!

Thought for Today

As you can see we have another bird in the nest outside our bedroom window... 

what a treat it is to hear the cooing.  May we graciously accept all things in season as precious gifts from His hand. 

Tasty Tuesday

I am planning to make these for Sunday after church... don't they look yummy! I would make them sooner but I am afraid that I would eat them all...It will be safer for my hips if I take them out of the house for all to share.

You can find the recipe here at The Skinny Chick Can Bake

Impressions of Easter in Belize

The little fellowship that we are a part of didn't meet for service on Easter Sunday... most of the people are from other towns and villages so they went 'home' to spend the holiday with family.  We had friends staying with us from Canada so we all decided to go and visit a local church to get a glimpse of what Easter Sunday looks like here in Belize.

We went over to Ontario Christian Church... they meet in a tent visible from the highway.

The pastor had a young man lift this little boy up on his shoulder as the men gathered close to pray over him.

Ms Diana Shaw from the Child Development Foundation gave the opening address.

Dance to Nicole Mullen's My Redeemer Lives

I love the hairstyles of the little girls...

and of course the shoes on some of the women...

When the pastor dedicated this little girl he could not say her name correctly... he made the comment that one day this little girl will ask her mother "What were you thinking when you named me?"

this is just one of four pastors who spoke during the three hour service!

This young lady moved with crowd with an original song of hers...
by the end she had everyone singing along on the chorus.

The youth dancing to close out the service.  The young lady in the black t-shirt and red pants is Verlie, and she also works with us at the Child Development Foundation.

A man and his dog...

Tom is chilling while Harley stands guard. All is safe in our yard.


Linking up with:
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Five loaves and Two fish...

Recently I received an email from a young blogger that began this way:

Hello!  My name is Brianna.  I am fourteen years old.  This year God opened my heart and eyes to the needs of orphans in this world.  I am wanting to do everything I can to obey Him. 

 Her passion grabbed my attention so I am providing the info here to help her get the word out about her fundraising project.   She is currently raising money for Teri Lynn from Reece's Rainbow and for the Bible Orphan Ministry in Ukraine.

Just click on the graphic for her fundraising blog:

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Belize News

Just read this news online this morning...I am hoping it means we will see coverage of the wedding here in Belize on the local tv stations.  


Apr 20, 2011

Governor General to attend Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate

There is other news from Belmopan; it involves the head of state, the Governor General Sir Colville Young. News Five has learnt that the G.G. and Lady Young have accepted an invitation to the royal wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton. The G.G. will be among other heads of state of the Commonwealth who made it on Buckingham Palace’s guest list to the April twenty-ninth wedding in London. The P.M., we are told was also invited, but there is no confirmation that he will attend.

Thought for Today

May all who call on the name of the Lord be as one body

 and may God be glorified by our love for one another.

Tasty Tuesday

I made this dish last week it's from the cookbook U Toucan Cook Belize.  It was a winner!  I will be making this again soon.  I served it over a mixture of white and brown rice cooked in coconut milk...Yummo!

TACARRY (Yellow Ginger Chicken)

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs chicken (or one small chicken)
1 1/2 tsp yellow ginger powder
3 TBS flour
2 onions, chopped
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1/3 cup cold water
1 tsp. lime juice

METHOD:

Cut chicken into small pieces.

Fry onion in coconut oil until brown.
Add chicken and yellow ginger.
Brown chicken pieces.

Add boiling water and cook for 45 mins.
until chicken is soft.

Mix a thick paste of flour and remaining water.

Add to chicken and stir in lime juice.

Cook gently for 30 mins. longer.

Serve with white rice.

Palm Sunday

 Ralston came over from another church to be our speaker.

 He spoke on love this morning... who to love and how.

hanging out after the service... snacks, music and lots of laughter. 

2 year old Destiny striking a pose...but the best part was her reaction at seeing the picture of herself.