top ten reasons to come and visit us... (thanks alicia)

10. you can dodge flying objects while driving, such as taxis, and large trucks...
9. you can eat schwarma, fresh of the spit they cook it on in the open air market...
8. star gazing from our roof top, of course we might not see the stars until the power goes down, but don't worry you never have to wait long...
7. you get to share luxurious accomadations with a 1 and 3 year old, complete with bunkbed, squatty potty, and walk-in shower complete with toilet in case you need to pee while showering...
6. a free lesson in cooking, and baking using a oven that does not have a temperature setting.
5. learn the basic Kurdish phrases such as; hello how are you? how much? can you take five to ten dollars off of that? may this tea bless you as you drink it... ( i love the built in phrases of this culture)
4. become world savvy as you travel 10-15 hours to get here, with at least one layover in another country as well...
3. visit world known attractions such as Daniels' tomb, the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, and many other historical/biblical sites
2. learn to experience God in new and different ways as you learn about a whole new faith, culture, and life in the harvesting field
1. spend quality time with Wes and I and the kids, while seeing our life first hand, and being able to go back home to regular milk, stable electricity, traffic lights, and all your friends...