Merry Christmas

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519322811136297289.post-32366904316941692052006-12-24T00:37:00.000-05:002006-12-24T03:09:43.065-05:00Merry Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/133640138_9dcda5d963_m_d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/133640138_9dcda5d963_m_d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Wednesday was the last day of school for the semester at CAM and everything is beginning to slow down a little around Maputo as everyone prepares to celebrate the holidays. <a href="http://goafrica.about.com/od/peopleandculture/a/christmas.htm">Christmas in Africa</a> is a different experience in many ways than what have grown up with in the U.S. and similar in a few. We are in the heat of summer now, so the weather makes if difficult to think about it being Christmas. In addition, there aren't many visuals to serve as constant reminders. One thing that is similar though, is it's a time for Mozambicans to get together with family and friends to enjoy each others company. We wish we were closer and able to share the holidays in person with all of our friends and family. We miss you all very much and think of you often. The absence of all the physical reminders does help us to focus on and reflect about the ultimate gift given by Jesus, His life. We pray that you have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Merry Christmas, Glenn, Kris, Chelsea, and Jessica <blockquote>Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! - Luke 2:9-11</blockquote>Glennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684642866800375205noreply@blogger.com