Friday, July 17, 2009

Finishing up July 17 - Day 1 in Craiova

Hi Everyone,

It is a great privilege to be here. Thank you for your support and prayers that made this possible. Tonight we went to the park, it was raining slightly when we got there, but it didn’t dampen our spirits. We started to play games with a smaller group, but it stopped raining, the sun came out and then they started to come, by the end of the night we had a good group of people. Most of the spots that were available for camp have now been filled. It was exciting meeting new kids and getting to know them. They are incredible with tender hearts. I was especially pleased that I played games with a bunch of young kids and didn’t break or pull anything.

Signing off now,
Larry Brady

Daily Installment of Shoutouts!

-Brooke shouts out to Mom (now Honeybutt!) "I love you... and the rest of you too!"
-Brianna wants John to know that she "has yet to eat any Romanian sausage."
-Malachi: "Thanks Aunt Liz for the card & love you Mom and Dad."
-Nate to Brett: looking forward to Dollywood - unless of course it won't work for you - in which case, I'm going to Colorado instead. Let me know!
-Cassidy to everyone competing @ Skate St. Paul - Good luck & Skate Well!
-Megan tells Catie to "plan something cool for your birthday."
-Lief to Sarah Stevens (and also Zack's Tante) - I can make sure "Z" gets a big huge bear hug for you - from me, and probably Daniel too - ahh... let's just make it a huge group hug on Z.... I'm on it first thing tomorrow morning - he won't know what hit him!
-Pat/MOM to Audra... thank you so much for the pumpkin bread. It was so delicious! April, don't forget to water the Ivy. : ) THANKS! Love to you both.








15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Charlie, Tess, and Kelsey! And everyone else, of course! I'm missing all of you lots! Today is so cold here!

Kelsey- Are you getting sick of Luke? Just kidding. Hope you're having a great time and that Luke is eating more than power bars and rame.

Tess- Hey there my lady! Today is MG and E's and Toni's 15th birthday! Poor girl. I took her to the kennel today...very depressing.

Charlie- The DMV just called and told us that they rescheduled your driving test for December 20th. Hope that doesn't taint your "status" too much. *wink* Also, you DID say we could paint your room, right? Any ideas for colors? I'm missing you like crazy- I can't even imagine what it'll be like in the fall!

Take care everyone! I hope you're having fun and learning lots!

-Elise

Valerie Mau said...

Sounds like a great day so far! I bet the kids will want to go to camp when they find out all the spots are filled. PTL! Lauren, Jacob says hi! Hope the food is settling okay in your tummy! :) I'd like to see you all playing musical chairs here! I loved all the close up photos of everyone. We need one of Lauren, Josh, and Matt (and probably a bunch of others that I don't know too well.) We love you! Mom and Dad, Jacob and Caleb

Anonymous said...

Chuck, you foolish mutt--
Your man Tiger missed the British Open cut and is going home....Tom Watson (age 59) is tied for the lead...let's hear it for the old guys...give this trip all you've got--like we talked about, this will be a lifelong memory. Reach out to all those great kids joining the camp. Miss your mug.
Love, Dad

Smileydad said...

Hi Megan

Glad to see you are still smiling. Sleep deprivation is not so bad, I have been doing it for years. Mom, Catie, Grannie Annie and Ham all say Hi. We miss you Eggs!

Love Dad

Sarah said...

Thanks Lief, Daniel and everyone! There is nothing Z likes better in the morning that a HUGE family hug! ;-)
Hee hee....
Sarah (Z's mom)

Anonymous said...

looks like yall had fun with the games. Tell Dani to teach yall POstman...Dani kaegan wrote you a comment too hope you got it. I need to see a picture of you on this thing..I miss seeing you. Leif, give dani a group hug from me too will ya?
Tell her it is from the "elders"haha
Kaegan wishes you were here to cut the grass since its your turn...love and miss you. Hope yall are having fun with the kids. Love and hugs mom
ps...I just finished book one where hadassah got fed to the lions..and now I am balling even though i know she is not dead.ha

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Unknown said...

Wow - these are some great photos! It looks like Maren ate a sour lemon in 1 of them. Way to go Larry on playing all the games. It's great to hear about all your experiences so far. Keep writing! What a privilege to have the Lord use you in this way, as ambassadors for Christ. I think the best is yet to come.

Leaders: way to go on, keeping it all together for the group; Nate: see if you can keep Josh out of trouble; Brianna: eat some Romanian sausage (you don't need to know what's in it!); Lauren: I think Caleb is still posing as you & wet to UM to change your class schedule; Josh: we're missing your happy face & lame humor; we went to use your wetsuit the other day, but you left it in California! (why?)

All for now - praying God gets all the glory, in you & through you!

- Josh C's Dad

Anonymous said...

Wow, whoever has been taking the photos, keep it up, they are great!
Carolyn

Anonymous said...

A classic Maren photo. Your facebook friends will love it.
Larry, my good friend, should I make an appointment for you with your orthopedic surgeon, chiropractor, or internist (or all of the above) upon your return?
Blessings,
Jim (Maren's dad)

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Kenzie's Mom said...

I want to send out one more note before you head off to camp. Grandma and Grandapa and all your aunts and uncles are praying for you and your team. I sounds like you are having an incredible time with so much more to come ... enjoy every minute. Let God work through you to touch others. You are with me always, Mom

Troia Family said...

Hi Brady Bunch!
Bob is very glad to hear Larry has not hurt anything. Wants to know if you have found a golf course? Love all the posts and pics! We are hear praying for all of you and looking forward to more posts and pics!
xo the troias!