Hermit Crabs

Some of you who knew me when I was younger will remember that I have had hermit crabs. I even had some when Jill and I first got married. (Those crabs met an untimely death when the trailer lost power during a snow storm....it was too cold for them and the poor things froze to death before we got back to the house.) Well, I have four of the little guys now. And this time they are so much more fun than ever!

Hermit crabs, as they grow, they change their shells. When they outgrow one shell, they get another one. My daughter (4 years old) has to wear a brace for her scoliosis. As she gets bigger she has to get a new brace. I explained to her the similarities and she is so excited!

We got these crabs at different pet stores, but they all had one thing in common: none of the stores take really good care of these animals. So, their shells have been either too small or too painted! We have had three shell changes in about as many weeks. Leah gets so excited about that. And she gets to keep the painted shells (since they are not healthy for the crabs).

At first she was a bit afraid of them, but now she picks them up to look at them. Hermit crabs are such neat creatures made special by God and my daughter is was also created special by God!

"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." (Psalm 139:14)

Quote of the Month

"One of the most important things you can do is fill your house with good books."
Rick Boyer, The Hands-On Dad

This quote has been the quote on my webpage for several months, and I apologize for not changing it. However, I felt it was about time to comment on this one and also add a new quote to the page.

This quote was chosen because of the usefulness and the truthfulness of it. Most of us have cable (or satellite) television and internet. Many homes though do not have a good library. Now, I understand that most cities and towns have a public library, but I do not believe that is the best choice. In public libraries, there are a lot of rubbish (liberal, pro-sodomite books for instance) that you and your family will have to weed through to find a good book. In a home library, that does not have to be the case.

Fill your home with good books on a wide range of subjects! I have mostly theological books, but I am also collecting classics, as well as books on science, history, etc. These books will be very valuable when my children are doing research but also will (hopefully) be enjoyable to them.

What a better bunch of adults our children will become if they grow up with good books, beginning with the Bible. Spend some money on a few good books...you will not regret it!

Pray for our son!

Hello all! I am writing this post to request the prayers of God's people all over the world. Our son, Isaiah, born on July 31st, has a serious health condition called "Metopic Synostosis." If you have never heard of that, it is ok. Jill and I were unfamiliar with the term as well.

Metopic synostosis is the premature fusing of the metopic suture, which is in the forehead. This results in a pointed forehead. You can read a very good article about it by viewing the Mayoclinic.com Health Library.

We saw a specialist about it on 9/3/2008. The doctor is going to order a CT-Scan and then schedule surgery. The dates are not set in stone yet, but the doctor Isaiah has is a very good physician at Children's Hospital in Columbus. I'll try to update more as time goes on.

This is quite an ordeal for a little guy like Isaiah, but we serve a very big God! We do appreicate your prayers on his behalf (and on the behalf of my wife and I). Romans 8:28 stands true whether we are on the mountain or in the valley.

"Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's." (Psalm 103:1-5)

In Christ,

David Green