The Leap of Faith

There comes a time when one has to face fear and call it by its right name. One has to make a declaration that nothing will stop him, advance one step at a time, and to be determined to conquer while taking deep breathes. The duty that you are called to perform is that you must face the unknown and leap out into space with all the strength one can muster. There is no time to doubt secure locks, harness buckles, or rope quality. It's all about faith for just within two and a half arm's length is a tennis ball hanging on a rope which one must aggressively touch. The mission is successully accomplished. Little does one realize that in a matter of seconds, fear is replaced with relief. Relief leads to rest. Rest leads to peace. Peace leads to a great meal at supper time after doing some crazy stuff. It was fun, I think I'll do it again.

The Martin Family

Founders of Martinology



Picture taken by Daniel Mendez

Old Feet

"Of all the steps these old feet have taken, may those that follow find footprints that lead down the path of life." - C.R.Martin

Pure Delight

Latest Sightings of Elijah "Buddy Boy" Martin

7th Year Wedding Anniversary

We, the founders of Martinology, celebrated our 7th year anniversary on May 27th. It is true that we've had a pretty impressive streak going when it comes to the exotic places where we've travelled to celebrate.
In review....
1st year 2002: Nairobi, Kenya
2nd year 2003: Argentina and Brazil
3rd 2004: Toronto, Canada
4th 2005: Mauritus, Madagascar, and Dubai
5th: New York City
6th: Bermuda
..... so, where did we go for our 7th?!



Glen Arbor, Michigan, United States of America, North America





So why did we just swing over there out of all places, you may ask? And where in the world is it?



It's a little picturesque town on the western of coast of the state right on Lake Michigan.



And we went there just because....









At least we had some privacy for our anniversary kiss!

It's All About Black & White

Exceptional bonus:

DEDICATED TO YOU LORD

Baby Elijah was dedicated to God on April 12, 2008 in the Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was calm, as each grandpa shared a few thoughts. This was the first service with both of our parents since the day we got married. Our sisters, Melanie and Melissa, were there too.



Our boy was dedicated to God ~ a symbol of absolute surrender as parents to whatever God wants to call our boy. It's also following in the example of Mary and Joseph as they took Jesus to the temple to be dedicated to His heavenly Father.





During the church service, our boy was already searching the Scriptures ~ might he be a child preacher in the making?!



At the end of the day, it was all fun and games.... another day with daddy and mommy!