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making ripples: July 2008

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Thursday, July 31, 2008. A Sad Day in Kanana. Yesterday I went with Pastor Noel and a couple girls from the youth group to the village of Kanana to do outreach like we always do on Wednesdays. We stopped at the AIDS clinic first to drop off donated clothing and food, so that the caregivers can give them to the people in the village who need them most. We also talked a lot about how it's difficult to understand why God allows bad things like this to happen. Before leaving, I gave her a big hug and tol...

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making ripples: March 2009

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Monday, March 30, 2009. This past weekend was very busy and full of distractions, and for that I am so grateful. Two of my South African kiddos had birthdays this weekend, and each of their stories is so special to me. I was thinking of them a lot, but was glad not to have too much time alone to think. It usually just makes me miss Africa and feel sad that I'm not there with the babies. Lewis - 9 months old. Lewis - last summer (age 6). Christopher - 5 months old. Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmos...

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making ripples: New Pictures

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Thursday, January 29, 2009. It had been almost 3 months since I had seen an updated picture of my favorite little munchkin Karabo. Today I was so excited to see several recent pictures of her. She is 10 months old now and looks exactly as I imagined she would look. I, of course, started crying because I was so overjoyed to get to see her sweet little face. I miss her more than words can express. Look at those two little teeth! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.

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making ripples: Distractions

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Monday, March 30, 2009. This past weekend was very busy and full of distractions, and for that I am so grateful. Two of my South African kiddos had birthdays this weekend, and each of their stories is so special to me. I was thinking of them a lot, but was glad not to have too much time alone to think. It usually just makes me miss Africa and feel sad that I'm not there with the babies. Lewis - 9 months old. Lewis - last summer (age 6). Christopher - 5 months old. Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmos...

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making ripples: Joy

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Monday, February 23, 2009. I talked to my kids on Skype today. It was the best 30 minutes ever. Hearing their little voices was so emotional and so wonderful. I, of course, got off the phone and cried. Cried because I was so overcome with joy. Cried because I miss them. Cried because I love them so much and want so desperately to be with them. Cried because this disease is supposed to be killing them one day at a time, but instead God has filled them with so much energy and life. View my complete profile.

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making ripples: December 2008

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Monday, December 29, 2008. I've been home from Africa for more than 4 months now and thought it was about time for a real update on my life. I'm not sure if any of my faithful blog readers even check this anymore since I have updated so little in recent months. Trust in the the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6. Thursday, December 25, 2008. Thursday, December 4, 2008. Of Linen and Grace.

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making ripples: Happy Birthday Koketso

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Today I'm thinking about little Koketso who is celebrating her 2nd birthday. She was just getting to be a pro at walking when I left, so I can't believe that she's already 2! What a big girl! Mbali, where are your clothes? Commence hysterical 2-year-old laughter. Anyhow, I'm pretty sure Koketso was paying attention and decided she wanted to be in on the naked fun. So I would find Koke's pants and Mbali's entire wardrobe on the floor beneath their cribs. So funny. Hi, I am a swed...

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making ripples: August 2008

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Tuesday, August 19, 2008. As I was preparing to spend my summer serving God in South Africa, one of my biggest concerns was that after having had several opportunities to witness poverty and injustice firsthand, I might not be as affected by what I saw and experienced in South Africa. I didn't want to ever feel numb to people who are suffering. At first I just wanted this sadness and this brokenness to go away. I just wanted to feel normal again. But I'm realizing as it gets a little bit easier t...My br...

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making ripples: Nay Nay

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009. All day today I've been thinking of little Reneilwe who is celebrating her 3rd birthday today over in South Africa. My very first day in the toddler room, she ran up to me and motioned to be picked up. I knew in that moment that I was going to love that place. It was so adorable! Missing you, Nay Nay. Happy Birthday, precious girl. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Of Linen and Grace. New season, new blog. Circulo highlights from March.