Coconuts

Today I was thinking about all that I have learned about coconuts since I have been in Haiti.  I know it sounds weird, but when you are a missionary, you have to learn a lot of little things that you never thought about before.  For example, you have to warn your kids not to stand under a coconut tree.  A falling coconut could kill them.  Also, did you know that coconuts (with the outside still on) are the perfect chew toy for a dog?  The only problem is that thay make a big mess in your floor.  I'm glad I have concrete floors and not carpet.  I recently learned how to make fresh coconut milk.  I thought the milk was the juice inside of the coconut, but it is not.  Also, if you have never witnessed a Haitian climbing up a coconut tree to get fresh coconuts, it is pretty amazing.  Now, I bet you are wondering why I am rambling on about coconuts.  (No, it's not becuase today is the first day back to school after vacation - I could not even remember the "Vowel Song" today.)  The point is this:  When deciding to follow God's will, you never know what you are going to face or what you are going to learn.  God's will is exciting, about as exciting as a basket of coconuts!!!