Anniversary and Cam

As I mentioned on a few other media, today is our anniversary. 6 years today and 4 of those have been spent in another country doing ministry (one of those, we were in separate countries). Romantic time together and celebration is not something we've come to expect.

Today at dinner the kids, staff and international team serenaded us and showered us with bouquet after bouquet of flowers, congratulations and kisses. It was one of the single most touching times since we've been here. Birthdays are special but to share this occasion with Sarah makes it... well, perfect.

Here's the kitchen table with our flowers. We had to borrow two of the 3-liter juice jars just to fit all our gifts.

Caution: Sudden and unrelated topic change!

Last night we handed out the Bibles to the kids and took some time to write a short encouraging note in the inside cover. It turned into a yearbook-style book signing and even Cam got into the act.

The kids would bring him the Bible and Cam would look at them thoughtfully - as though contemplating what would be best to inscribe - and then scribble some chicken scratches. He always concluded by slapping each Bible shut with a very Russian 'oh-pa!' and sending the child on their way. It was freaking hilarious. Here's my phone camera picture of it...