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The VanBinsbergens: December 2014

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014. I feel the weight of these things though they are so far removed from my world. And yet, this morning, dropping my son at school and picking up a coffee, it suddenly felt quite sacred. And closer than I care to think. Jason, Shelly, Aidan and Easton. Friday, December 12, 2014. The Boy. He's India. Jason, Shelly, Aidan and Easton. Labels: Mumbai India Kolkata slum OneLifeUp.org trip travel solo travel woman poverty life. Tuesday, December 9, 2014. The Language of Play. A Sout...

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The VanBinsbergens: Lessons from the Nest

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Sunday, August 2, 2015. Lessons from the Nest. This is the tale of a robin. Just your regular, garden variety robin, brown feathered, red breasted, beak chattering little bird. Common. Familiar. Just a robin. Or can ravens be robin-ous? She fed them till they settled back in and she'd arrange herself like a lid on the pot of a nest tucked in the tree. Things we can see? Things that are man made? Things that promise protection but end up being flimsy and flapping and crowd out the real threats? I'm learni...

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The VanBinsbergens: February 2015

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015. The everyday kindness of the back roads more than makes up for the acts of greed in the headlines. Sweet faces at Kality Centre in Addis Ababa. Hauling water to communities without access. A new friend in Sheshemane region - her wisdom and laughter stay with me. These sweet faces at home in Turgo. Brothers. Siblings caring for siblings. Jason, Shelly, Aidan and Easton. Tuesday, February 10, 2015. And "How are you buddy? So, soggy sweaters and snotty sleeves, those are just sym...

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The VanBinsbergens: July 2015

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Monday, July 13, 2015. Last night, as I rolled over to go to sleep, I glimpsed the moon, in burnt ember splendour, a slice of citrus glowing over the house. This morning, she is cool again, waiting to bid me good day as the sun rises to trade horizons with her. She is back to her white and grey dappled self against the blue sky of day. She fades as my coffee steams in the crisp air and the dog snuffles through the glass, oblivious. Written in August 2014 upon return from Zambia. You Go East, We Go West.

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The VanBinsbergens: January 2015

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Beauty in the Cold and Dark. Jason, Shelly, Aidan and Easton. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Currently, One Life operates 5 projects in communities in and. Around Kolkata, India. To address true needs and avoid duplication of other organizations' efforts, they select the areas based on the criteria that no other organization or form of assistance is available to the people in that community. They have a staff of 35 locals who teach, cook, and administer care. I travelled with the ...

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The VanBinsbergens: June 2015

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Monday, June 29, 2015. Thank you so much to all of you who have dropped me a note or encouragement or solidarity with the post Speaking of Pride. I know that not everyone agrees with me and that's ok. I had a taste of it back when I wrote a post. It's a salt water pool, and it's a good thing, because I topped it up with some tears of my own yesterday. I am willing to sound dumb. I am willing to be wrong. I am willing to be passionate about something that isn't perceived as cool. I am willing ...I don't h...

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The VanBinsbergens: November 2014

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Saturday, November 22, 2014. I watched as ten people from the slums of Kolkata each made their way into the water and out again. I was close enough to see the tears and to hear their laughter. As we greeted them afterwards, I felt honoured to have been a witness to their strength and convictions. I was humbled by their bravery and their faith. Jason, Shelly, Aidan and Easton. Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Yes, less of me. Absolutely. But more of US? Jason, Shelly, Aidan and Easton. Laying on the bed in m...

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The VanBinsbergens: September 2014

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Saturday, September 27, 2014. So please pray with Reuben. For this family to retain their land and for the community council to see the original landowner for his exploitive behaviour. And pray for Reuben. That his health would be good and that he would continue to be such a beautiful example to others in his community. Jason, Shelly, Aidan and Easton. Sunday, September 14, 2014. I'm keeping this photo close as a reminder not only to seek out ways to serve and be active and participate, but to seek ways ...

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The VanBinsbergens: Start Here

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Monday, July 6, 2015. If you are just beginning to take notice and aren't sure where to start.here's a list of the top ten countries. Start here. Start now. Start with what you have. Jason, Shelly, Aidan and Easton. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Currently, One Life operates 5 projects in communities in and. Around Kolkata, India. To address true needs and avoid duplication of other organizations' efforts, they select the areas based on the criteria that no other organization or form of assistan...