All that is noble and good, but I have other things to confess.
Shaun Groves may have bitten off more than he can chew. He’s challenged me to a tournament of champions in Scrabble, to be held in the neutral territory of Nicaragua. I have an unhealthy history in competitive sports and my obsession with words makes me very possibly your worst nightmare when it comes to Scrabble. I warm up with a boxing bag and 3 mile run to the Rocky soundtrack. I’m not afraid. I give it my all. I study the dictionary and pray for divine revelation. I may get beat but I won’t go down without a fight. And when I realized that Shaun and Becky are fanatical Scrabble players, I couldn’t help but start some smack talk. I would really hate to beat a Texan but a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. Nothing like serious emails about traveling to 3rd world countries followed by this:
Me:
I’m not trying to say I’m the queen of Scrabble or anything but what I’m trying to say is— I’ve had some memorable wins.
Shaun:
Well now…I’m the reigning Scrabble champ in my house so maybe a tournament of champions needs to happen in Nicaragua ; )
Shaun:
Me:
Me:
Shaun:
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Ah! Fellow Scrabble lovers! I would love to watch that game go down. We love to play it as a family. Well, I love it. Some of the others may just play to humor me. I totally helped out my husband a little too much in this one:
http://itwasbroughtonbylove.blogspot.com/2012/07/random-friday_5597.html
Y’all are gonna have to keep us updated on this Scrabble throw down!
I’ll be reading to follow along and learn about the sweet littles in Nicaragua.
That was hysterical. Good luck!! Sweet faces – enjoy your trip
THanks, Kerry!!
A Scrabble smack down? I can’t wait to see how this one plays out. Several years ago my brother-in-law challenged my mother (that didn’t allow us to say ‘shut up’) to a game. I’ll never forget the look on his face as he ran in to quietly tell us that we HAD to come see the word mom had just played. By the time we got there, she’d pulled it up and had a strange look on her face. She way playing to win, so she went all out with the letters she had. I’ll keep it G rated here, Edie, but the word rhymes with ‘spit.’ I still giggle when I think about it. And she still denies it ever happened (with a smirk and a twinkle in her eye).
THAT is funny. Let’s just say we’ve had a few shady words in our day!! And of course she denies it.
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xoxo
I would put all my money on you, Edie! I am very curious to know if you have ever played Bananagrams? I always felt that Scrabble played so slooooow, and now I pick Bananagrams over Scrabble every time. I have been following you for a while but don’t know how you usually respond to questions (in the comments?) if you even have time to respond…will check back in case..Can’t wait to hear about your trip!!
I’ve played Bananagrams, but never gotten hooked, Lori. Maybe I’m too old school? Scrabble is much more my pace, for some reason. I should give it a try again. It might help me train for my match in June!!
Thanks for joining in the conversation.
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Hi Edie. I am a long time reader and a somewhat embarrassed first time commenter.
I felt the need to tell you that I am from Nicaragua and I am so happy that you get the opportunity to visit and minister to those less fortunate than our blessed selves! In fact, my cousin (also from Nicaragua) just got back from her annual trip to one of the orphanages there. I want to encourage you to not be too nervous, it isn’t as scary as it sounds! Certainly it will be a humbling experience and you WILL want to pack-up all the babies and bring them home with you but you will come back SO blessed and thankful that the Lord chose YOU to represent Him in Nicaragua.
“…Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40
Have a safe and wonderful trip! It will all be worth it!
OH, squeal!! That is so cool. It’s the keeping it together and restraining myself from packing up the babies that I’m worried about. I know it will be such a huge blessing for all of us going. I’m so glad you shared.
xoxo
Edie, I went to Diriambi Nicaragua last summer with my 16 year old daughter on a mission trip with a local church. it forever changed both of us. Here is the link to one of my posts http://gigiandallherpeeps.blogspot.com/2012/06/rewards-in-gods-economy.html
I understand so well about the anxiousness you feel. I did too. I am committing to you now to lift you and your group up before the Lord and pray that by His Holy Spirit He will leave you different than when you started. What a blessing you are in for! The people of Nicaragua are beautiful and full of grace. I went thinking I was going to minister to them, but God had different plans. He is funny like that.
Loving your blog so much. Blessings to you as you prepare for your trip!
Michelle
Awww, that’s so awesome, Michelle!! Thank you for sharing. And yes, He is funny like that!
xoxo
You will do so good on your trip! I will pray for you and yours. You will grow in so many ways. Maybe someday for me…God bless you!!!
Thank you, sweet Carol!!
Edie– my brother in law lives in Nicaragua. Which part are you going to? He has a coffee farm and sells fair trade coffee. He has sold to target and Starbucks. What a small world? I think you will be surprised at the cities and how relatively speaking modern it is. Warren loves to come visit us. He says the terrain here in East Tennessee reminds him of Nicaragua.
Oh, how cool, Karen!! I don’t know what part we are going to yet but I think Managua?, the capital city. And I am now completely curious and smitten about this coffee farm. Would love to visit!
Hope you are well, miss you.
xoxo
I would give anything to go on a Compassion trip to Kenya and meet my little girl I sponsor. I’ve sponsored Norah for three years (since she was 6) and this past month was the first time she wrote a letter to me herself! Like in her own handwriting! I sat in my car (where I always read her letters, I never make it out of the mailbox area without reading it) and cried big ol ugly tears I was so proud. I hope you have an amazing trip. As someone who lived in Costa Rica, I have a heart for the Nicaraguan people. They are often looked down upon and treated in ways that hurt my heart. I’m so glad Compassion is there to help support these kids.
So, all I can say is I wish I was going with y’all on this trip and to be a part of all you will be doing and witness the Main Event of Scrabble. If you wanted to up the anty a bit, you could try to raise funds for the Scrabble winner to donate their earnings to an appropriate Nicaraguan charity? Just a fun thought. Have fun and enjoy lovin’ on all you meet.
Edie-I can see your big southern heart breaking because you can’t bring all those sweet babes home with you. I can’t wait to hear about your trip. And you must definitely keep us updated on this Scrabble showdown and the smacktalk that goes with it. I like Scrabble but may be too afraid to play a professional like you.
Is there a “deadline” for sending a knitted cloth to you? I would love to participate even in a small way if possible. Where do I send it? Thanks for your inspiration.
I confess, part of my deep attraction to your blog and to you is the mystery of what will be posted next…
Will it be a to die for recipe?
Perhaps David all pretty in pink.
Possibly stripes in the bathroom, child’s art in a gold frame, home school confessions, a pillow imposter, or a must have fragrance diffuser.
Prayerfully, a post that burns to the outer edges of readership, and strangely binds a core together of those who are like minded, Christ following, seeking an authentic scripture driven life, humbled, broken, walking the path of redemption, and journeying together.(I adore these {costly} posts)
And then – a throw down and smack talk!?!?!?!
Your depth, breadth, and capacities (and, of course, their inverse) captivate me.
Now- off to consider the wellspring of two letter words…
You are a blessing!!
Oh Heavens….my little Compassion guy, Aaron, is from Nicaragua. (which my daughter calls Nickelodeon!) I just got his first letter last week. Can you run by and squeeze his neck, look him in the eyes and tell him he is loved? Enjoy your trip, embrace this season and let the Holy Spirit move through you. Blessings on your travel.
P.S. I’ve never played a game of Scrabble 😐
So beautiful!! I’d love to ‘look him in the eyes and tell him he is loved.”
What city is he from Sara? I’m not exactly sure where all we’re going yet but maybe it could happen!!
xoxo
p.s. THANK you for sponsoring!!
Not to brag or anything but my best word was in Words w/Friends (an online version of Scrabble), a four letter word that earned me 108 points, “quay”. The “q” was played on a triple letter and the “y” on a triple word. Good luck with your game and godspeed in your travels.
I can’t wait!!!! Poor Shaun…
I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I am praying for you and all of the team members for this Compassion trip to Nicaragua. As a Compassion Advocate and Sponsor, I am looking forward to reading what each of share about your experiences.