Library
class is in session! Everyone invited! Coffee and tea served! No
tests today!
The
mention of an island in the southernmost waters of the North Pacific
appeared in the news this week.
I
remember very little about the territory of Guam with its white sandy
beaches; therefore, I chose one of my favorite on-line text books:
CIA World Factbook. If you stay with me, I might mention one new
piece of info to enlighten your mind.
A
famous Spanish explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, visited there in 1521.
Spain surrendered this island to the United States in
1898 after the Spanish American War. Maybe that is why Guam is 85% Roman Catholic today. Captured by the
Japanese in 1941, then retaken three years later by the US after a
fierce battle.
Guam
chose the coconut tree as their national symbol.
Did you
ever pick a coconut? I picked one off the ground under a tree in
Hawaii. Craig retrieved a tire iron from the rented car's trunk,
cracked the stubborn nut shell and drank the milk while I, acting like a tourist, took
his picture.
Gideons
International has distributed Bibles in Guam since 1971.
Guamanians
are US citizens, but cannot vote in US presidential elections. Hum .
. . I wonder how that makes them feel? The island exists as one of
our unincorporated territories.
Of the
estimated population of 160,400, several thousand are US military.
The Navy and Air Force base are one
of the most strategically important US bases in the Pacific.
This
week the North Korean dictator stirs the waters once again with
dangerous threats. Let's pray for the safety of the people of Guam, Japan
and South Korea.
"Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, For wisdom
and power belong to Him.” (Daniel 2:20 NASB,
emphasis added).
Happy Birthday,
Harriet !
Happy Birthday,
Vicky !
“Chocolate-covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count
as fruit, so eat as many as you want.”
Love,
Juanita
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