Along The Way (9/June/2006)

Thursday night... I really dislike going to the dentist. I had an appointment for a cleaning today. I had asked (as covertly as possible, so as not to upset anyone) for the 'gentle' hygenist. The next thing I know my head, my lips, my jaw and my heart all got a thorough work-out. If she was the gentle version, the Antichrist must have been practicing in the next chair. I went in pain free, and came out in pain. Go figure. And we pay for this? And while I'm ranting - have you ever stopped to think about the fact that they describe hell in the Bible in dentistry language? Gnashing of teeth??? I'll bet hades is full of guys in little white coats and those splash reflecting visors. She says, "Your gums are bleeding." Really? Maybe it's that steel hook you keep jabbing me with, eh?

I am not one to celebrate a violent death as I am sure that there are loved ones and others to consider, not to mention a human soul that is precious to God, but... I am really thankful today that the troops managed to take out al-Zarqawi in Iraq. Way to go troops - American, Allied Forces and Iraqi Army!

Namibia plans continue to move along, and now we're three weeks away from departure. Will you pray with us for this team, this trip and our hosts on the ground? You can read the team's blog through the CCA website by clicking the Namibia 2006 icon. Look for the postings there to pick up in these last days before departure. Help out also as you can with our collection for the children at Hope's Promise Orphan Ministries in Namibia. There is a list of specific clothing and medicine items we are collecting available through the church office.