January 5, 2006
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I meant to post this before...
You will need Quicktime to view this.
Now I'm in a hostel in Nelson, New Zealand on the South Island, typing away on Jojo's laptop at a table in the kitchen. Jojo lives here when he isn't on the road, so it's a pretty relaxed environment and all. We'd like to go hiking later today and maybe tour a vineyard or something. Whatever we do, you'll be with me vicariously. =)
I'm reading a really cool book that I'll give to my dad when I finish, but it's startling and scary and....well, you should read it. The American empire is in deep trouble, and I can see that even here in New Zealand. Talk to you folks soon!
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Will you have an opportunity to experience one of the many house churches?? I understand the house church movement is quite strong there. Fun to see your videos. Glad you are having a great time. Somehow I just wasn't surprised to see you skydiving.
Hey Nick. Sounds like you're having an excitime time! I'm SOOOO jealous of you for skydiving - that's one crazy thing I'd actually do. Well have a safe, blessed, and memorable experience for the remainder of your stay!
I am so impressed that are on the other side of the world, yet you still make time for xanga.
Dang quicktime won't download here in Flagstaff for some reason, so I'll try again maybe tomorrow. I'm so glad to hear that you're having a good time adventuring, reading, sleeping when necessary, and surely rousing lots of rabble. I hope you're taking lots of pictures. I hope you're sleeping occasionally. I hope Lehnert's, ahem, rings don't get caught on anything.
Oh yeah, and I found a comment from me back on the 29th....did I leave that, or was that our friend mandalei?? See, we can play this game too, Nester
And I feel like I haven't seen you in years. I'm pretty sure this doesn't violate our "don't spend too much time together" guideline
It's funny to see Starbucks down under.. they really are taking over the world. You should grab a country mug in the airport before coming home - they're the best part of Starbucks. =)
Keep in mind Nick, us Britcom fans see the word "vicariously", and we think you mean "in a pastoral manner", and we get all confused.
Your dad already has the book, reading only portions of it thus far and equally fascinated by it. He's interested in your "outside the U.S. looking in" perspective. Sending our love from home, Mom. (got sunscreen?)
So when are you going to visit the Shire?
Thank you for your comments and your prayers! In fact, I enjoy receiving different perspectives on any topic, and I certainly appreciated you taking the time to share your thoughts with me.
Sometimes I find myself yearning so much to really BELIEVE and to build a relationship with God. But I sit there blankly and I ask myself, 'HOW?'
I guess I have a certain perspective based on a woman that I've grown up with and have come to admire and look up to. She's Protestant and I'm Catholic, but that has NEVER been an issue. It's hard to explain the way I see her and feel about her.
She is one of the only true sweet, kind hearted and good person I know. She is selfless, loving, giving, kind, and beautiful in every way. She has always been patient with me when I'd ask her questions constantly about her relationship with God. It fascinated me to learn that she wasn't always to devoutly religious, that in fact she was once a 'rebel', and how God literally spoke to her one day when she was in dire need of his intervention. I am fascinated with the idea that she says she communicates with God and speaks in tongues (she says that it is her and God's 'secret language' in a way). I know, to some people, this may make her sound like she's nuts, but she's not at all. Nor is she a braggart or the type to lie or exaggerate. She is so genuine and it literally shows in her personality. I know this may sound ridiculous, but to me, she's the closest I've ever known to be an angel. She's not divine, she's fallible, but her intentions are so GOOD.
Anyway, sorry for the long comment. I bring this up because I can't help but admire (and maybe envy?) what she has. I wish so much to have something like that. I guess that makes me a bit selfish.
Thank you again and I hope this year brings you joy, good health, and a loving and fulfilled relationship with God.
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