Wednesday, August 28, 2019

The Boy Who Does Not Like To Waste Tape


Roman is very seriously considering a career as a children's author after retirement.
He hates writing and typing and not a huge fan of reading, so it's an interesting choice.
However, I had him storyboard and write a short story for school to practice.
So, lucky readers... get it now before he's famous!

** At this time, I shall work unpaid as his spelling/grammar editor so that the brilliance of the content remains.
** Also note: I was in a hurry and I'm not a great editor.



The Boy Who Does Not Like To Waste Tape
By Roman West

The boy was helping his dad on his car. They got a roll of tape from the store.
They went home and his father said, “Pull out one foot of tape.” 

The boy was anxious because his dad just got that tape!
His dad said, “What’s wrong?” 

“I do not like it when you use the tape because you just got it.” he said. 

His father said, “I know, Buddy. I’m sorry. This is just what works to fix the car.”

The boy was just a kid who was eight years old, so his wise dad, named Tomson,
explained it so he could understand. 

The boy’s name is Harry Nicole Hodgepodge. His mom is Mary Jackson Hakuna Matata,
and his big sister is named Michael Buffalo but she lives in The United Kingdom. 

“Hey, it’s okay!” said Dad “We have enough money to buy more tape if we need it.”

Harry said, “Oh okay! Thank you!” 

Harry felt better. He loved his father no matter what. He knew he should not be anxious
about anything but instead pray about everything. 

Harry said, “Mom, thank you for dinner. I love you with all my heart.”

After dinner, when Harry and his mom were at the store, he reminded his mom that they
needed two more tapes. His mom said, “Oh, that’s right.” and they got new tape.

He was happy. 

They went home to work on the car with his dad. They fixed the car.
This ends with a happily ever after.

somewhere there's a bag missing a cat...

WE NOW HAVE A HOME IN HAITI!
For those that don’t know, our family began our progressive move to Haiti this week with our ministry, Nations Voice (!!)
We are so grateful to be connected with City of Faith Church International and the Collier family, plus those who have come alongside us in all sorts of ways. There are so many good/God stories in this already, we could flood your ears and we’re just getting started. We have a long way to go in what is becoming a short amount of time. Our family will update at Going Wests: Growing Wests throughout the process and as we get established in our new home.
NV will essentially mirror what God is doing in our home community of Springfield- creating access and opportunity inclusive to all, regardless of income/geography/ability etc.
It’s been quite a ride already and not without it’s bumps. No part of us thinks this will be a fairytale that comes without difficulties. We do have some immediate needs and some longer term needs specific to our family. If you are interested in learning more about those and being a part of the village- either for us or Nations Voice, please reach out! There are so many ways to love your neighbor!
We thank you in advance for covering us in prayer as God continues to order these steps.
Reminder: What looks like crazy on an ordinary day looks a lot like love if you catch it in the moonlight. - Pearl Cleage
P.S. If you/your church/your small group/your book club/WHOEVER wants to hear more about the vision and how to be a part of it- let us know! We’ll come to you!