Nothing Better than Monday Morning!

I have to admit, there is nothing in the world better than Monday morning in Ghana. This morning I woke up at 5 (no alarm) took some extra time to get ready, shaved (not speed-style.. always a luxury) and it was basically a typical morning.

The kids were especially good in the car this morning, and Josh's conversation with Manasseh in the car wasn't one we disagreed on! (Usually Josh doesn't know when I disagree with a particular point made in these conversations, I just listen. :) )

I was also blessed to have the "Naman song" stuck in my head.. or maybe its spelled Naaman. This song, a primary bible song, is one that I learned from Ann last week. Here it is, because I just can't help but share it. "and his name was naaman, and his name was Naaman, and he dipped and he dip and he dip and dip and dip and dip (til you say 7 dips) and he came out whole!" Now, apparently when singing this song, you have to kind of bounce and lower yourself as you say each 'dip' and then on the word 'whole' you jump up and throw up your hands! I have yet to see these actions really incorporated, we've only sung it in the car.. but this song is addicting! I am positive I've sung it in my head several dozen times over the weekend. This morning was no different... the song has been running through my head forever!

Aside fromt he Naaman song, Monday morning... means getting emails! I turn on my computer, pray for good internet reception - which is usually best in the morning - and open hotmail! Today's inbox posted a very beautiful bold (9). Now... I know, as I see that very beautiful and large number, that I don't really have 9 emails. But... I also know, with a number as large and beautiful as that, that they aren't all junk either. Some of them have to be real. 4 real emails. :) This is in no way meant to chide, or be against anyone who wasn't part of those 4 emails, but thank you to those who are one of those 4 emails!

Reading emails, laughing out loud at people's comments, then checking facebook and laughing at things there.... its just a wonderful feeling. I am grinning ear to ear as I read and enjoy the little stories, thoughts, and experiences. Junior and Josh are discussing the tragic fall of England in yesterdays game (it was tragic by the way... 4:1 loss to Germany. England got schooled.) Josh and I both take a little flak for the US loss, and I just can't stop smiling, ear to ear. Ya, I was disappointed in England.. but like that matters, I love Monday mornings! Nothing gonna bring down my morning. :D