Spoiled We Are

It could have been the worst week ever and I wouldn't even remember because we are in heaven right now. thanks to a generous dad, we are enjoying a week stay at the Marriott. Boy is that an understatement. Enjoying doesn't even come close to describing how happy we are. It's funny how you take for granted the little things. There are so many luxuries that make life so wonderful. I had almost forgotten because you get so complacent with living in humble circumstances and learn to make do with what you have. On one hand, it is a great experience that really puts life in perspective, seeing what really matters and what material things are unnecessary. The other hand is really grateful for modern conveniences and that somewhere in the future I can look forward to these "luxuries" again. The list of such luxuries is a long one, but these are a few things Austin and I are taking full advantage of while we are here:
- pillows
- hot water in the kitchen sink
- a kitchen sink
- a shower big enough to turn around in and shave!
- toilet paper holders
- towel racks
- a dryer and the smell of clean clothes
- a washer inside the house
- an oven big enough for a cookie sheet to fit into
- a fridge that is taller than me
- mirrors tall enough for Austin to see himself in without hunching over
- a kitchen table
- hangers enough to hang clothes
- a laundry basket
- Air Conditioning (free of charge)
- ground level entry
- a bath tub
- clocks that actually tell time
- a counter in the bathroom

... and that's not even taking into consideration the nice things, like a fully furnished kitchen, complete with blender, two bathrooms, a separate room for Eden, a dishwasher... did I mention that we are having a good time? This week could not be long enough.




This is something you don't see at our house: cartoons! What a lucky girl.

Austin and I aren't the only ones enjoying ourselves. Eden acts like she owns the place and runs back and forth up and down the halls oohing and awing. She loves the pictures and couldn't be more fascinated with so much to look at. Did I mention there are buttons? Oh yes! Buttons on the dishwasher, microwave, oven, lights, and so many doors to open! It is fun here.

Austin commented that he likes St. Kitts. Yes, well, living here, I can see why people would. Even the weather is nicer when you are staying at the Marriott.

The other highlight of the weekend was, of course, Conference. Conference makes us feel like we are close to home. It really was powerful and we loved every minute of it.

Eden loves Conference too. She could watch Motab all day. It's true what they said- children are sensitive to the Spirit and could speak marvelous things if their mouths were to be opened. I might have mentioned it before, but there are a few things that make me feel like a good parent. One is that Eden is a good "mommy" to her baby doll. The other is that she learned how to pray. It is the sweetest thing. She clasps her hands and bows her face into them while she whispers her little babble talk. It was my greatest desire to raise a child of faith; this is a great start. She knows who Jesus is too. thanks to mom, we have a bunch of Greg Olson photos hung around our room. If you ask her where Jesus is, she will show you.



We sure miss chasing the birds and having grass right out the door to play on. This will surely put a smile on your face (Sorry I don't know how to rotate it):