Ichtus

June 22nd: my goldfish "Ichtus" passed away; after 5 years of company.
The foster-twins ,Marguerita & Constantine, who stayed with me during a month, gave this little fish for my birthday at July 22nd in 2002.
I noticed its dying and it took hours before the end was there. Somehow it moved my heart.

New Supermarkets

The new Supermarket near our house has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain. When you approach the milk cases, you hear cows mooing and experience the scent of fresh hay. When you approach the egg case, you hear hens cluck and cackle and the air is filled with the pleasing aroma of bacon and eggs frying. The veggie department also features the smell of fresh buttered corn.
But I don't buy toilet paper there any more.

First a daughter, now a son

Friday, June first, baby August Jacob has been born. Koen and Leanne are very pleased with having a daughter and a son! And Caroline, almost 3 years, is excited. She repeats saying:"He is sooo cute!"
August is the name after Koen's elder brother and Jacob is the name after the baby of Leanne's sister, who lived only two hours.

All night long

Last night we prayed for the persecuted Christians. There were more than 200 places in Belgium and Holland, where people came together to hear about the individuals abroad, who are tortured often because they are Christians.
The evening starts at ten o'clock pm and finishes at 6.00 am. We watch videos, where we hear what is going on and how we have to pray. We had 4 rounds and in between we had a pause, to drink and eat something. The videos are deep impressing and every time we are amazed by their perseverence. Where the persecution is the most severe, faith increases most!
It's a battle in the heavenly realms, and can only be supported by prayer, while we see the power of the Holy Spirit in the persons, who are tortured are left behind with their loss of their beloved ones.