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 And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward. Matthew 10:42 (NIV) Hello friends, I hope this post finds you well and in good health. I also hope the weather is agreeable wherever you are. It seems the weather is so unsettling in many places around the world. These days you never know what to expect. I reported just over a week ago about the abundance of hail we had here in Vancouver. Pictured below is the hail which had accumulated around my newly planted lettuce. Since that day, the lettuce (and other plants) seem to be fine.  However I find the lettuce doesn't grow that fast despite our sunny and very warm weather.  That might just be normal. I haven't grown lettuce for several years and I can't quite remember much about the experience. The main purpose of today's post is to give you an update about missions work in Kenya.  Many of you ha

Hello dear friends, I hope this day finds you well and in health. I am stopping in to let you all know that I will be taking a short blogging break. I've got a number of things that will be occupying my time in the next little while and so I need to organize my time a bit better. I will still be checking email throughout the days ahead so please do not hesitate to contact me if you like. Until I see you again the blogosphere, I wish all of you a peaceful and healthy time ahead.

There have been some lovely skies this month. Joining in with Skywatch Friday . Click on the link and you will see more awesome skies from around the globe. Have a lovely weekend.

Today is Mother's Day in North America. I want to take a moment to wish all of you mother's a very happy and special day. If you are a child or grown child and still have a mother I hope you will make a time to let her know how much you appreciate what she has done for you. Not everyone has that opportunity and not every one has a good mom but many are very blessed to have had a good and loving mother.  I was fortunate to be blessed with a very loving mother.  One who took her responsibilities of love, care, concern and guidance for her family and other people very seriously. I was never unsure about mother's care and protection and she did her very best for all her children and for the children of others. For these blessings, I am very grateful. She is now in the twilight years of her life and unable to do much.  Even so she still tries to think of others and show them she cares. Mostly though I now take care of her with the help of my youngest brother.  M

Baboons are fascinating creatures.  They are curious too. If you leave your car doors or windows open they will get inside and take things just as the monkeys do. In fact, baboons are Old World Monkeys. These photos were taken at Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya. I took many photos but at the moment I can only find a few to share.    I especially enjoy watching the baby baboons. Understandably the baby baboon likes to stick close by mama baboon.  Most often you will see the baby being carried around on the mama's back or belly.  This particular baby seemed to be having lots of fun by himself on the picnic table with his mama close at hand. I hope you enjoyed these photos. I'm linking up with our host Eileen at Saturday's Critters . Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers reading this. You deserve a big hug. xx

Now and then I am blessed to catch a sunrise. This is one from a few days ago.  We continue to have odd weather. It hailed again.This is the 2nd time in a week. The hail looked like snow. I couldn't believe it but speaking to a cousin of mine just yesterday I learned it was snowing where she lives. It is rather late in the season for that. While we were talking on the phone I saw one reporter from her city (Edmonton) bringing the news of their recent provincial elections. The snow was falling and blowing wildly about him. Brrr. The hail did a bit of damage to my garden plants.  I didn't realize that until I uploaded these (and other photos) and saw the damaged  leaves.  I think they will be hardy enough to get beyond it. I apologize to my readers if you haven't seen me much this week. I'm recovering from a nasty bout of food poisoning. I seem to be on the mend. How was your week?  Joining in with Skywatch Friday

I captured these images after a light rain today. Linking up with Our World today. For an update on BABY FIDELIS, please click here . Thank you for stopping by!

Linking with i heart macro &  Macro Monday 2 today. For an update on BABY FIDELIS, please click here . Thank you for stopping by!

I've made No Knead Bread only once before but it was the kind that sits overnight in the fridge. It was a different recipe that I seem to have lost and it was a lot stickier than the new recipe I've found. I see the photos that came with the recipe and they show a lot stickier dough than mine though I followed the recipe to the letter (not my usual style, lol). Anyway, these are photos of the bread. I only let the dough sit for 2 hours, formed them into loaves and let them rise for another 30 minutes before baking.  Click here for a link to the recipe and all the instructions. I didn't let mine get quite as brown on top for the smoke was starting just as I checked the bread at 30 minute mark. I deemed them done! The bread is very hot so needs to be cooled off before biting into a slice or two. They turned out very crusty and that is how I like it! Have you tried making No Knead Bread before?  Do you like it?

Joseph Wambau in Kenya has posted the following effort to raise funds for Baby Angel Fidelis Muthoni in Kenya. ~~~~~~ Saturday 9th May we shall be having a Goat eating party as we raise funds for Angel Fidelis who was born with Large frontal growth (Encephalocele) with bone defect and is expected to undergo reconstruction surgery in Canada. Your presence or support will be highly Appreciated Goat Eating & Fundraising for Fidelis Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 am  Golden Palm Hotel, Kenol ~~~~~~~ I am far from Kenya as are many of you but I can continue to post of the need and encourage people to donate to the cause. ~~~~~~~~   Joseph Wambau, is the young man in Kenya who is helping Fidelis and her mother raise funds to travel to Canada  for much needed surgery. They need our support because the surgery in Canada is free but they do need to raise travel funds to get from Kenya to Canada and to have living expense money while they are in the country.

Psalms 78:23 Yet He commanded the clouds above And opened the doors of heaven; - See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Sky#sthash.cSKl3iRK.dpuf Psalms 78:23 Yet He commanded the clouds above And opened the doors of heaven; - See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Sky#sthash.cSKl3iRK.dpuf   Yet he gave a command to the skies above      and opened the doors of the heavens; Psalm 78:23 Psalms 78:23 Yet He commanded the clouds above And opened the doors of heaven; - See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Sky#sthash.cSKl3iRK.dpuf  ~~~  The changing sky never ceases to amaze me.  Despite all the rain that fell and the gray days we had, I was  awestruck by the beauty to be found in the sky this week.  ~~~~ On the other