The Abegg Love Letters

To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ; mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. -Jude 1:1

As Missionaries with United World Mission, we serve in Latin America to provide support & training to missionaries on the field. We work with Latin Partner Ministries that focus on everything from theological education to medical care, from children’s homes to retirement homes. Our goal is to come along side organizations & amplify their impact for good and the Gospel.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Lessons We’ve Learned from our Kids

Lessons #7

When a 4 year old says "I can do it by myself", beware! Especially if it has anything to do with the toilet or breakable items.
Baby wipes do not work for cleaning computer screens or eyeglasses.
Clorox wipes are NOT substitutable for baby wipes.
It’s important for children to know who their parents are: Claudia asked Jeremy: “What is daddy’s name?" Jeremy: “Mr. Kevin Abegg”. Claudia: “Good! What’s Mommy’s name?” Jeremy: “Mommy Mr. Kevin Abegg!”
When you're impressed by the job you did in the bathroom, the whole world, including strangers at the supermarket, need to know about it.
After explaining to Jeremy that it takes money to buy toys, and that money comes from working at a job, Jeremy concluded: “Then I need to find a job for Nicholas”.
The ponderings of Boys and Men are often the same. A few weeks ago Jeremy asked: “Mommy, are girls human?” (He's promised to let daddy know if he ever finds an answer.)
God's love and joy can be heard in the laughter of little boys.
Further Ponderings: Jeremy exclaims: "Look! I've got hair on my leg!" Daddy asks: "Are you turning into a monkey?" Jeremy: "No! I'm turning into a daddy!"
If you give a hundred monkeys (or two little boys) a camera...

If you would like to see more of the boy's "artwork", click: Jeremy’s Photo Album (With Guest Photographer…Nicholas)

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