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The Veltema Family Blog: Ethiopia: Day 2
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Some of the little tukuls we passed. Part of the beautiful grounds at Common River. Once we had finished our buna, we all got back into the van and drove to the place we would be staying for the night. We made arrangements to stay with an organization called Common River. This is where the students eat lunch. When our tour had ended, we went back to our tukul to wait for dinner. The staff brought hot water for our "shower" so we could freshen up. One of the classrooms. Before long...
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The Veltema Family Blog: Aubreeism
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Friday, August 10, 2012. Aubree lost her first tooth while we were camping last weekend. Lucky for her, the tooth fairy was able to find us at the campground, and leave her some money in exchange for her tooth. She didn't really seem too excited about the tooth fairy coming, but apparently it has been on her mind. Aubree: "I lost my nail, so I took it and put it under my pillow last night. But the nail fairy didn't find it. There was no money. Isn't there a nail fairy? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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The Veltema Family Blog: Ethiopia: Day 3
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Saturday, May 12, 2012. Still in Aleta Wondo. We woke up to a bright and sunny morning, which seemed extra bright after being in our very dark tukul. I was really surprised at how well it kept out any amount of light. The Common River. One of the staff members showing us the coffee field. The very sweet Common River staff. Foreigner), and "you, you, you! One older boy even yelled, "I love you! We were quite a sight, I'm sure, and a good opportunity for the children to practice English words. Submit preli...
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The Veltema Family Blog: February 2012
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Monday, February 6, 2012. Hippo watching on Lake Awassa, Ethiopia. Just before leaving the orphanage. Scared girl in her pretty embassy dress. The last leg of our long journey home. First trip to the mall. She also got her ears pierced that day! First time riding without training wheels! First time writing her name independently. Taking care of Reed. First day of preschool. Aubree expresses her feelings with complete confidence.". Aubree is very confident in who she is, which such a delight.". Brandon an...
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The Veltema Family Blog: November 2013
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Thursday, November 28, 2013. I witnessed something truly amazing tonight. It's one of those full circle moments that doesn't happen all too often in life. Where things come together, line up, and just make sense. I hesitated in writing about it because this story is not my own. I am just blessed to have watched it all unfold. But I think it needs to be shared because it is a beautiful story of redemption. Tell her to never stop singing. Sing always.". Never Once" - Matt Redman. Knowing that for every step.
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The Veltema Family Blog: September 2011
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Friday, September 30, 2011. Dylanism of the Day. While watching the movie, Home Alone:. That boy is so clever! He's the best at tricks! Wednesday, September 28, 2011. The past few weeks have been crazy around our house. Dylan started young fives at the beginning of the month, and Aubree started preschool shortly after. It has been a month of big changes, transitions, and lots of emotions. Good thing he's only in young fives. Haha! Thursday, September 1, 2011. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Wickstrom Fam...
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The Veltema Family Blog: November 2012
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Friday, November 16, 2012. Five Kernels of Corn. It's been a long while since I've felt much inspiration to create a blog post. Between the general busyness of life and my kids interrupting my every thought, it just hasn't happened. Until just now, while I was folding laundry and watching the Today Show. Can you imagine what poverty looks like among the other 84%? How did we lose sight of this? Has that ever happened to you? When was the last time you were deathly ill, and couldn't see a doctor? These th...
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The Veltema Family Blog: May 2012
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Saturday, May 12, 2012. Still in Aleta Wondo. We woke up to a bright and sunny morning, which seemed extra bright after being in our very dark tukul. I was really surprised at how well it kept out any amount of light. The Common River. One of the staff members showing us the coffee field. The very sweet Common River staff. Foreigner), and "you, you, you! One older boy even yelled, "I love you! We were quite a sight, I'm sure, and a good opportunity for the children to practice English words. Common River...
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The Veltema Family Blog: Never Once
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Thursday, November 28, 2013. I witnessed something truly amazing tonight. It's one of those full circle moments that doesn't happen all too often in life. Where things come together, line up, and just make sense. I hesitated in writing about it because this story is not my own. I am just blessed to have watched it all unfold. But I think it needs to be shared because it is a beautiful story of redemption. Tell her to never stop singing. Sing always.". Never Once" - Matt Redman. Knowing that for every step.
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