with my headphones on

 Despite the crazy, crazy rain which knocked down a tree and filled our windows with water, we had a really great weekend. Nothing much to do except spending time together, eating good food and enjoying good company. Adam and Lindsey had us over for dinner on Saturday and Ethan brought Bec, the Australian cyclist whom happened to beat us all in Settlers. We watched 'The Fighter' ate pizza and brownies while wookiee, A and L's dog, lay lazily and comfortable on our laps.

 Sunday we woke up late for Church but we were still able to make it semi in time.We spent the afternoon sleeping and talking, Ethan biked, Christofer made Flygande Jakob, so good and fattening, I made peanut butter cookies, the rest of the evening was devoted to tea, cookies, and reading.

 I finished svinlängor, a book from my sister-in-laws, depressing and frustrating but also very eye opening. It told the tale of a young Finish girl who grew up in Sweden in a complex called Svinlängor, the neighborhood consisted of mostly foreigners who were always poor and often drunk. Her Father and Mother went from partying sometimes, to always partying, to completely forgetting about their children and falling deeper and deeper into drinking and drugs. It was fascinating to hear it from a child's perspective and heartbreaking to hear the pain and shame she felt on a daily bases, not only for herself but for her two siblings and pets. It was not what I would call a redemptive book, but more of a reflective book and a tale of real situations. So many children have parents who drink until they are drunk, weekend after weekend, it's an unacceptable no child should have to suffer because their parents are 'having a bit of fun.' Unfortunately our World encourages parents to put themselves first and as the movies lean more and more towards 'having a bit of fun' even if it's illegal fun (terrible movie not worth your time) it's no wonder families are so dysfunctional, it's awful and we are in need of a change. Families need to re-gain security, trust and love and we need God's help.

 It's a late night.

Off to bed.

/E