Note to self: when riding an elephant wear those old-fashioned laundry clips over my nose. They are not the best smelling animals on earth but are definitely one of the funnest to ride.
Yup.
*I rode an elephant
Sometimes you wonder if someone dared you to get dumped into a murky river in the middle of the Jungle by an elephant…would you do it? Ok….maybe you have never wondered that, but still. Would you? I did. And I wasn’t even dared. I admit. I’m proud of myself. If you ever get a chance to do that do that in an instant. The sheer thrill of riding an exotic animal is beyond words. You try to captivate a memory like that forever, sealing it permanently in a little capsule. :P And there it is. Any exciting memory can sustain you in those times where life drones on in an endless stream…etc….etc….A memory is one of those things you cannot delete. That’s why its SO important to look and experience only the things that God wants us to. We cannot delete them. They are there forever, constantly coming back to us at the worst of times. But we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. There are plenty of temptations out there, so you won’t be lacking for practice. :P As you can see, I like making life lessons out of fun things. Always looking for something new (and washing the smell out of my Elephant Clothes) ☺
~Stac
P.S.
Did you know that elephants have, like, six times the brain capacity as us! I’m feeling slightly dwarfed…. =D
15.10.10
http://generationsofvirtue.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/1214/
Check out the website for a glimpse of the GOV team's latest doings ;) Lol......and don't forget to follow on Twitter and FB. We will post soon again. Limited internet for us-but we're doing great! Headed to Singapore on Monday! In KL, Malaysia right now-and the GOV team is ministering today in East Malaysia! Keep them in prayer!
Check out the website for a glimpse of the GOV team's latest doings ;) Lol......and don't forget to follow on Twitter and FB. We will post soon again. Limited internet for us-but we're doing great! Headed to Singapore on Monday! In KL, Malaysia right now-and the GOV team is ministering today in East Malaysia! Keep them in prayer!
6.10.10
Greetings from Singapore!
Generations of Virtue landed safe and sound along with all their luggage, boxes of resources, and gear…oh ya….and us kids too. They didn’t forget those somewhere. We had safe flights and are resting in Singapore for the following few days. Here’s a few prayer requests to keep in mind for the next few days:
Pray for Julie-the next few days she has a quick turnaround from jetlag to begin her ministry here in Singapore. Pray for alertness, easy nights and added grace. So far, her first 3 events and speaking engagments have gone off splendidly!
Keep the little ones in prayer: jet lag is times 10 for a three year old…especially when its completely opposite time zone.
Pray for added health protection. The flu is still a big deal over here, and we don’t want to catch anything. But so far, we are all in pretty good shape!
Multiple guardian angels as we travel around the city-by taxi, MRT, walking, and other transportation.
That would be it for all. Weight for the bags came in right on the dot. Praise the Lord! No bags were lost or missing, all 37 were accounted for-and that includes the boxes of GOV books and resources! Flights were smooth and we arrived safe and sound. Obviously.
Random fact: I did not know you could have avacado shortcake. Yeah. Did not partake on that course.
We attended an amazing 10,000 member church here on Sunday morning. Connection with leaders and pastors and continuing on to multiple meetings and events. Thank you all for your prayers-and may God bless you and keep you all over there in the US and elsewhere, and may He keep us here in Singapore. We’ll keep ya updated as within the next few days-we move onto our next stop: Malaysia! Tomorrow we head to KL.
Blessings,
Bri
Generations of Virtue landed safe and sound along with all their luggage, boxes of resources, and gear…oh ya….and us kids too. They didn’t forget those somewhere. We had safe flights and are resting in Singapore for the following few days. Here’s a few prayer requests to keep in mind for the next few days:
Pray for Julie-the next few days she has a quick turnaround from jetlag to begin her ministry here in Singapore. Pray for alertness, easy nights and added grace. So far, her first 3 events and speaking engagments have gone off splendidly!
Keep the little ones in prayer: jet lag is times 10 for a three year old…especially when its completely opposite time zone.
Pray for added health protection. The flu is still a big deal over here, and we don’t want to catch anything. But so far, we are all in pretty good shape!
Multiple guardian angels as we travel around the city-by taxi, MRT, walking, and other transportation.
That would be it for all. Weight for the bags came in right on the dot. Praise the Lord! No bags were lost or missing, all 37 were accounted for-and that includes the boxes of GOV books and resources! Flights were smooth and we arrived safe and sound. Obviously.
Random fact: I did not know you could have avacado shortcake. Yeah. Did not partake on that course.
We attended an amazing 10,000 member church here on Sunday morning. Connection with leaders and pastors and continuing on to multiple meetings and events. Thank you all for your prayers-and may God bless you and keep you all over there in the US and elsewhere, and may He keep us here in Singapore. We’ll keep ya updated as within the next few days-we move onto our next stop: Malaysia! Tomorrow we head to KL.
Blessings,
Bri
26.9.10
PRAYER POINTS FOR ASIA
PRAYER POINTS
Generations of Virtue Asia Trip 2010
Week of September 26th – October 2nd
Packing – that we will bring everything necessary, we won’t bring too much, and we
won’t forget anything
Travel – peace and grace on flights especially with the kids. Safety in the airports and a
smooth schedule.
Kay – Kay is currently traveling to N. Korea. Please pray for his protection and for him
to accomplish everything God wants him to
Hotel in Singapore – please pray our lodging in Singapore will fall into place according
to God’s will
We’ll get over jet lag quickly
Financial provision – specifically that God will provide the rest of the finances necessary
to go on the trip
God will meet us at every point
God will open doors to spread His message of purity
Our website will continue to prosper while we are gone
Generations of Virtue Asia Trip 2010
Week of September 26th – October 2nd
Packing – that we will bring everything necessary, we won’t bring too much, and we
won’t forget anything
Travel – peace and grace on flights especially with the kids. Safety in the airports and a
smooth schedule.
Kay – Kay is currently traveling to N. Korea. Please pray for his protection and for him
to accomplish everything God wants him to
Hotel in Singapore – please pray our lodging in Singapore will fall into place according
to God’s will
We’ll get over jet lag quickly
Financial provision – specifically that God will provide the rest of the finances necessary
to go on the trip
God will meet us at every point
God will open doors to spread His message of purity
Our website will continue to prosper while we are gone
22.9.10
As I Wait
Just something to keep in mind. It being the last day of summer: we're proceeding into a new season....Fall, and a new season in our individual lives. Keep your eyes focused where they should be, and be encouraged :) For He is faithful! And....um....pray that I find my travel size hair conditioner before we leave for Asia next week. Thanks :)
Blessings,
Bri
As I wait, I wish and pray-
Hoping to meet you someday.
Far away seems the time,
When you will hold me,
And be forever mine.
Terribly stretching seems
The wait for you.
Sometimes I pray
You’d just get here soon.
But what if I already know you?
And you I?
And if in the end,
God takes us by surprise?
Suppose there be a day,
When I wake to hear God say,
“My daughter, he is worth this wait.
Don’t pursue a certain date
For my timing is perfect and never late.
A closing to a simple rhythm.
But never a close to the purpose
I have in mind.
So patiently await-
And disappointment you will never find.
For my timing is perfect and oh so divine.
It will sweep you off your feet,
And you will never regret,
This time of waiting-
As I see fit to complete.
~Brianna Hiramine
Blessings,
Bri
As I wait, I wish and pray-
Hoping to meet you someday.
Far away seems the time,
When you will hold me,
And be forever mine.
Terribly stretching seems
The wait for you.
Sometimes I pray
You’d just get here soon.
But what if I already know you?
And you I?
And if in the end,
God takes us by surprise?
Suppose there be a day,
When I wake to hear God say,
“My daughter, he is worth this wait.
Don’t pursue a certain date
For my timing is perfect and never late.
A closing to a simple rhythm.
But never a close to the purpose
I have in mind.
So patiently await-
And disappointment you will never find.
For my timing is perfect and oh so divine.
It will sweep you off your feet,
And you will never regret,
This time of waiting-
As I see fit to complete.
~Brianna Hiramine
21.9.10
Ok....(breath in, breath out.)
If you've ever packed in a week for a 2 month mission trip, in which you will be participating in strenuous activities and otherwise unheard of incidents, then you know how we all feel at this time. By next Thursday I have to be packed and 'ready to roll'. No...I'm not stressed or anything. ;) This is when you really have to lean into God's organization abilities. Fourteen people on a 9 week mission trip isn't easy, but we've made it through before and we're all looking forward to doing it again. Some of our team went just last month on the first (drumroll please) Christian Forex trip ever! Hearing the stories they brought back only heightened our excitement. Thanks for all your prayers!
~Stac
~Stac
2.9.10
Ahhh...summer. And convention season.
GOV JR CREW EPISODE
....CRACK, SNAP, POP...
"Did you hear that crack?"
::lifting heavy box into trailer...::
"Uh, ya....what was it?"
"It was JUST my back."
This morning, Stac and Bri were assigned to wash the Generations of Virtue flooring....You know that cushy tile that they have in preschool thats multi colored and helps children not kill themselves each time they tumble. Well, we have A LOT of purple ones for our booth at conferences. They help the customers feet and ours during long hours. But they are an ultimate pain to put down, tear up, and of course....wash.....
SO: we usually, as the angels that we are, ::see my halo?:: offer generously to do it after shows. Well...... we.......are actually told to. Stac claims its worse then inventory. I think its (this is Bri, here) second to inventory.
And thus, we found ourselves outside on the front driveway by 9 am, scrubbing vigorously all the marks and dirt off the floors. Hot hose, dish soap, baking soda, and scrubbers/sponges....we work away a good 2 hours. Bri, reminicsing about friends from conference season...says in a melancholy tone: "We're just, like, washing away the footprints of friends....."
"Bri! That is soo depressing." Stac ::rolls eyes:: and flings soap suds in her direction.
Lay out, scrub, rinse, move to sun, dry, flip like pancakes to dry both sides, and stack....put back in bags.
Last step: Stac and Bri lying out themselves on the hot driveway...soaked, and breathing hard. Bri is now halucinating and not making any sense.
Moral: sad though it is: its true. Convention season is done, and a new season is opening up its doors...um. We don't know what this next season involves, but we know one thing: God's on it, and we don't have to wash mats for at least 6 months! (Stac here. personally, I don't think that's a moral, but were tiered...uhhh, tired, and I suppose Bri knows best.)
Combined effort,
Bri and Stac
....CRACK, SNAP, POP...
"Did you hear that crack?"
::lifting heavy box into trailer...::
"Uh, ya....what was it?"
"It was JUST my back."
This morning, Stac and Bri were assigned to wash the Generations of Virtue flooring....You know that cushy tile that they have in preschool thats multi colored and helps children not kill themselves each time they tumble. Well, we have A LOT of purple ones for our booth at conferences. They help the customers feet and ours during long hours. But they are an ultimate pain to put down, tear up, and of course....wash.....
SO: we usually, as the angels that we are, ::see my halo?:: offer generously to do it after shows. Well...... we.......are actually told to. Stac claims its worse then inventory. I think its (this is Bri, here) second to inventory.
And thus, we found ourselves outside on the front driveway by 9 am, scrubbing vigorously all the marks and dirt off the floors. Hot hose, dish soap, baking soda, and scrubbers/sponges....we work away a good 2 hours. Bri, reminicsing about friends from conference season...says in a melancholy tone: "We're just, like, washing away the footprints of friends....."
"Bri! That is soo depressing." Stac ::rolls eyes:: and flings soap suds in her direction.
Lay out, scrub, rinse, move to sun, dry, flip like pancakes to dry both sides, and stack....put back in bags.
Last step: Stac and Bri lying out themselves on the hot driveway...soaked, and breathing hard. Bri is now halucinating and not making any sense.
Moral: sad though it is: its true. Convention season is done, and a new season is opening up its doors...um. We don't know what this next season involves, but we know one thing: God's on it, and we don't have to wash mats for at least 6 months! (Stac here. personally, I don't think that's a moral, but were tiered...uhhh, tired, and I suppose Bri knows best.)
Combined effort,
Bri and Stac
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