quote

I came across this wonderful quote from Mere Christianity today. I haven't read the whole book lately, so I won't post an official review, but do read it. It is simply a great book. Everyone should read it at least once, and it is worth reading time and time again. I'll leave it at that. Here's the quote :

"You can shut Him [Jesus] up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God. But let us not come with any patronising nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to."

C.S. Lewis

Book Reviews

The Chocolate Lovers' Club - This was silly chick lit. It was a fair read...I wouldn't necessarily recommend it. I always think stories set in England are fun, and also it talked about some cool chocolate. A fine book to take to the beach or to read if you're really bored and/or in the mood for chocolate.

Last Child in the Woods - I waited for this for over 6 months. Some professor had it checked out, and they're allowed to keep books for a really long time. It started out well, but I got lost in the academic drudgery somewhere around the middle. But it's definitely a read that I recommend. Definitely motivates me to get the children outside more. Some of the broad-sweeping societal changes that he recommends seem to difficult to attain though. I guess I was just interested on a more personal level...what can I do to connect my kids with nature. I'll leave the infrastructure planning and such to others. It took me a long time to read this though-it's rather dense. Do try to get through as much of it as you can though.

Seaview Inn- I really enjoyed this book. Light and lovely...I needed such a read after Last Child in the Woods. I'd never read Sherryl Woods before, and I was pleased with her. Perhaps she'll join Debbie Macomber on my go-to chick lit author list.

Playing for Pizza- This was a bit tough to get through because he spent so much time describing the technical aspects of football, going into detail on all the plays and such. I didn't care about any of that. But I LOVED his detailed descriptions of Italy, the culture, food, people of Parma. It almost made me feel as if I had visited. For that, the book was a totally worthwhile read. I think a guy would enjoy it even more. Also, it was neat to see John Grisham write on different subject matter...I had only read his legal books. Obviously, the man knows football and knows Italy as well. The only problem is that I really want to go to Parma, right now! If any kind donors can make that happen, I would be much appreciative.

Adieu to University

Two years of hard work have culminated in....Matt graduating! Woohoo! These were two challenging years - not the academic part for Matt so much, but balancing school, clinical, work, and family. It was crazy! Congratulations Matt...the whole Mafercason clan is proud of you. Now, go find a job!

Breakthrough

Whether it was the perfect water temperature, the layers of grime tucked into her various folds of skin, or the self-assuredness gained from a week alone with us, Madi made a bath breakthrough. She actually enjoyed bathtime! She splashed, she played, she washed Pablo the penguin. She scarcely screamed in terror, and she even sat down in the water. It had been more than a year since Madi had done anything but scream and wail in the bath, so this was a significant accomplishment. Good job, Madi!

Caleb Quote O' the Day

"I didn't know that stars could fly." Apparently, he saw a shooting star. How sweet!