Favourite Things.

Do you remember waaay back when you were a child having a favourite cup or maybe a spoon?  It could have been a special cereal bowl.  I remember having a favourite spoon.  Was I annoyed if anyone else mybrother used it!
When we get older we're supposed to put away childish things aren't we?  Not Mr LC.

 

Official Mug Shot

He now has a special mug and woe betide if anyone else me even thinks of using it.  One of the fellows he met in the Dominican Republic gave it to Mr LC as a parting gift.  He took a real liking to my hubby and even invited him to his home for dinner. The meal alone was a real sacrifice because most of these people can barely afford to feed their families let alone a guest.

The day Mr LC left for home the young man presented him with the coffee mug. Another sacrifice because he had to spend precious money to buy the mug.  Mr LC was deeply touched by the generosity of this young man.

Another Official Mug Shot

 

 

 

Mr LC told me the strange thing was that everyone has a smart phone.  They pay for minutes as they go.  No cellphone plans there.  It's great because Mr LC is able to stay in touch with some of the guys through Facebook.  Sometimes the translation gets a bit confused though.  Hubby thought he told one fellow who posted a picture of his family that he had three pretty sisters.  It turns out  he said he had three pretty to die.  Whoops. Maybe he should get some Spanish lessons for Christmas, you think?

Who Knew?

I'm just going to post some random DR photos to sweeten the pot.  Everyone likes to look at pictures on a blog, right? 

They love to have their picture taken.

Mr LC got back from the Dominican on a Monday and by Tuesday he was teaching again.  I know.  His former boss called him and asked if he would fill in for about twelve weeks while one of the staff did a practicum to complete her masters degree.

Look at those eyelashes!

Mr LC reasoned that it would be great to get the extra income and have little responsibility. As in he doesn't have to write any reports.  That's a big win for him.

Sweet!

You won't believe this but now I don't like it when he works.  How weird is that?  I can't believe myself sometimes.  It's only three days a week but I can feel the stress already.  Getting him out the door in the morning is a job in itself. Besides that, I no longer have the car whenever I want it. Major bummer.

Happy days, Mr LC!

The best part is he's been on the job for a week and he has a storm day already!

Long Time No See.

It seems like I haven't been here in forever.  Mr LC got back from the Dominican on Monday so between him and my Grand baby I've been a wee bit busy this week.

Here's  my five week old baby:

Is he not the cutest thing you have ever seen?

I just loaded a ton of Dominican photos last night so I haven't edited them at all but I'll show a couple here:

How sweet are they?  I was sure Mr LC would have brought some of these babies home with him but for some odd reason their mothers wouldn't let them go.

Cuteness squared.

Caribbean King???

Have any of you ever been to the Dominican Republic?  Me neither.  I hear it's a tropical paradise full of sun, sand, and balmy ocean breezes.  And food.  Lots of food.  Guess who's going there? 

Ole Mr LC

Yes, Mr LC will be heading to the Dominican soon.  Am I going? I hear you ask.  Nay Nay, Gentle Readers, alas I am not.  Mr LC will be staying in a fancy resort: full of food, beaches, and more food.  Yup.  Am I bitter?  you ask.

No,  I mean who would want to laze around a place like that?

And miss the possibility of this:

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Not me.

Oh all right.  I'll let you in on a secret.  Mr LC is volunteering on a humanitarian mission.  He's with a group of seasoned professionals who do this on a yearly basis.  They fill a cargo container  with donated medical equipment, medicines, clothing, toys and who knows what else.  All of this is donated by the kindly people of NB and some other parts of Canada.  They will be working long hours in remote locations giving those who cannot afford it medical care.  Vaccinations, eye care, check ups, you name it.  The group has also set up a school there for children who cannot afford school.

So while Mr LC will be staying in a fancy resort, he won't have a lot of time to enjoy it.  I know he will enjoy what he will be doing a lot more.  Keep him in your prayers will you please?

Meanwhile, I'll be here lugging firewood, watering and feeding a horse and adoring my new grand baby.  Pray for me too.

Have a great time, Mr LC.   Please don't catch anything contagious.