A Girl Named Jo

you'd think something little would be easy to hide.

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Things That Impress Me

That one persons absence can have such a major impact on everyone around. Like how when TSgt Faz, our NCO left, his absence left a huge hole, we all expect him still to be there.

That the organization that has been ranked as #1 more than any business, company or franchise in the last 80 years is a sports team, the NY Yankees. And they still aren't my favorite team ~ sorry boss.

That my boss has and still uses a hair comb that is older than me.

That these little ladies are so loving and fun, even though they have nothing and play on a field surrounded by landmines. That they are enamored by bubbles and think jump rope is the coolest thing they've ever done. That they have to pet my hair because the blond is so foreign to them and they will talk your ear off then look at you very disappointed realizing you have no idea what they are saying. So they say it a little louder and slower, realizing this doesn't help they go back to hand holding and jumping rope.

I got to play with these little girls when delivering toys and school supplies to their community.

7 Comments:

At 12:39 PM, Blogger Chandster said...

gee I happen to have lots and lots of school supplies sitting all around me here in the kitchen. maybe i should send those to you so you can see more cute little kids. Blondes. Funny

 
At 8:26 PM, Blogger mmm... said...

which one are you? The one in the pink or the big sand dune?

 
At 6:41 AM, Blogger jo portnoy said...

He bought the comb in 1980! I was made in 82.

I'll post a couple with me in the pictures, the weird thing is, when they know you are about to take the picture, they stop smiling, and saying "smile" loud and slow causes a confused look.

 
At 12:44 PM, Blogger EGlideDad said...

Yep, and I made ya!

 
At 6:02 PM, Blogger Chandster said...

hey i'm as old as the comb. i was made in 80. YYYEEEESSSS.

 
At 6:56 PM, Blogger Jen said...

They are such cute squatters! I love that you are there with them and that you have touched lives in a way they won't forget. God is using you in such cool ways!

 
At 6:56 PM, Blogger Jen said...

ps- mom and dad, stop talking about gross "making babies" stuff. ewwwww

 

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