Finally a Desk!

This is my desk, compliments of Crossroads Church. They had an extra one in there old office space and generously donated to me. Now all I need is a proper desk chair. This is such a help, because now I can read, and work on my computer without getting a sore back from laying on the couch. Yes, I know my life is hard...but what are you going to do, celebrate the little things.

Classic Dutch

Here is a classic Dutch scene. A man skating with his bike on the shore in the middle of winter. I got this one walking around the Haagsche Bos (The Hague Forrest). It was a very nice winters day today and lots of Dutchy's were out skating on the ice.

Lessons in Laundry

Today I experience the harshness of doing laundry...the wrong way. My favorite winter sweater was shrunk in the wash last night. Yes, we can talk about how the washing machine is all in dutch and blame that. Yes, we can talk about how I should know better and blame me. But, the fact of the matter is my sweater is shrunk and I can't wear it anymore. I have found a new home for my sweater, Scott Curley, one of the pastors at Crossroads fits my sweater just fine and is happy to have it, but I am in sweater morning right now and that is the harsh reality of lessons in laundry.

My Office

Hey all, this is where the magic happens. My office, I am working on cleaning it up, because I inherited a big mess as you can see. However, the view more than makes up for any extra work I have to do. The road I look out on is call the Bezuidenhoutseweg (now thats a mouthful) and the Queen lives just down the street, so things are not that bad at all. I am enjoying the work I am doing now. I find it very fulfilling. Its very nice to be in the middle of the city and have a woods to look at while working.

Walk to Work

This picture is of my walk to work. The hustle and bustle of downtown The Hague. It has been a great way to start my day. Stepping out of my house, listening to languages from all around the world, seeing the trams go by, watching the delivery people make there deliveries. I truly enjoy this time I have to start my day and hey what a sunrise.

My Sermon: Peace and Justice

My sermon is online if you want to check it out.

http://www.crossroadschurch.nl/

The house, Bob, Jason, and Jeff Built

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/70642187.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUvckD_V_jEyhD:UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

This is the house we built for my parents good memories.