D&D exists to “serve the servants” and operates on donations from individuals and churches in order to do so. They have furnished houses, a place for missionaries to shop for clothes (for free), and basically provide a home away from home for those who minister overseas.
Unfortunately, although they provided a phone number, the St. Pete Times didn’t link to the D&D missionary homes website in their article, so here is the link to D&D missionary homes. Be sure to check them out and donate if you want to support their ministry.
I wanted to make sure we had some fun on 4th of July this year, so I went to the fireworks store (yes, there is an actual store) and bought some sparklers.
It took Nathan some time to get the idea that it wouldn’t burn him, and after a while, he wanted to hold one, too. So, we took some video of us playing with the sparklers.
Janell’s due date (August 1) is getting closer and closer, and we are in the process of getting everything ready for the arrival of the new baby. When people ask me what I’ve been doing, I answer, “Preparing for the baby.” It really is a huge job to take her to the doctor, get the stuff we need (find the old bottles and clothes, etc), and prepare for the arrival of our new baby.
Yesterday, our family had a little baby shower for us. They gave us a lot of cool gifts, and we had a family barbecue. It was fun. There are still things that we need to buy for the baby. So if you want to help us, here are our registries:
Last December, I went to a Miami Dolphins game with my dad, and I teared up as they sang the National Anthem before the game. Spending the 4th of July in the United States means a lot to me, especially since I spend a lot of my time outside of the country. After almost 5 years of living in Mexico, my thoughts on freedom have changed dramatically.
We are truly blessed to be Americans. Although you may not agree with everything our country does or stands for, one thing is for sure: The United States of America is a country of great opportunity. Regardless of what you think about the reasons for it, the United States is a blessed country.
When I travel with my blue passport, I am reminded of the opportunities I have simply from being born in this country. I can travel freely to pretty much anywhere in the world. I know people who must receive permission from their country to visit another country. I can write (even here) exactly what I think about any issue. I can speak my mind (even against the very freedoms that allow me to do so). I can practice my religion freely, and the government cannot limit what I say about my personal beliefs.
So today, we celebrate freedom. As you see the stars and stripes, remember all of the freedoms that you have. And remember to cherish them. There are many who would love to have the freedoms we have.
The weekend started with the first t-ball game and team pictures. It was the longest morning of my life. We waited for pictures for 45 minutes, and by the time the game started, Nathan had lost most interest in playing. He did well though (see the second video).
Sunday, we went to our church in Palm Harbor, and then we went to the beach to fly our new kite (see the first video). It was a fun family weekend.
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Recently, the St. Petersburg Times ran an article on D&D Missionary Homes, a great ministry in St. Pete that provides housing, clothing, and other things to missionaries who are visiting the United States again. 
