Braves inspired thoughts

I admit it, I'm a Braves addict. I'll check the score as I get up. I'll do my QT and check the score again. The games are usually over by 10 or 11 am over here. Sometimes, I'll even be able to listen to the game via an on-line station. Now that's fun (not Larry Munson fun, but close). Today Matt Diaz hit safely in his 10th straight at bat. I was trying to explain how hard that was to Anna and Kenan (they were more impressed by Chipper's 3 homers). It is so hard to succeed in the everyday things. Consistency - in any area - is tough. There are times I'd rather breeze through my Bible reading and keep up with a game or some other time consuming event. I really want to learn to glorify God in the simple act of consistency. That includes studying my language - especially the religious aspects. My school starts in 3 weeks - keep checking on my progress!
Some prayer requests:
Gesang's mom still has her tube - her doctor will return on Thursday. She really wants to go home and he really wants to get back to work.
The victim of the bear attack is progressing very well. Her husband and other family members have been visited daily by Trish and one of us. Recently, Gesang went and shared with them in their dialect what Trish had been sharing in the national language. The husband and an uncle prayed to recieve Christ! There are also 3 little boys - she is on the burn unit - in her ward. I've been able to start making friends with them. My language is almost on their level. Pray for them as well.
Big personal prayer: Trish and I go out of country for a meeting. We leave on Wednesday and the kids start school on Thursday. Our friend will stay with them. Also, John and Shannon arrive on the 23rd. They will be joining our team for 3 years.

Thanks for thoughts, prayers and actions!