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Sights from along the way
What a Mess!
What a mess. If I said it once I said it a thousand times. It is quite fascinating how much filth can be found in a house when there is nothing in it. The cupboards were empty and the floors were unfurnished, but somehow there was as much to clean as when we lived there. [...]
RAW
ISAAC-ISM (March 1, 2010): This morning we were talking about being both happy and sad to leave our house. Isaac said, “But it’s okay because one time Jesus was happy and sad too.” I said, “really, like when?”. In true Isaac style he responded, “Well, he was SAD when he had to die on the [...]
Sold-ish
I’m a person of ceremony. Commemorating things is of great importance to me. As I get older I think I have realized my need for ceremony has heightened as my memory deteriorates; if I don’t make a big deal out of something, chances are I will forget it ever happened. Certainly, I will never forget [...]
A Child Shall Lead Them
Phase one in Learning my new iMac: learn how to get video off the camera and into the computer: check! This video was taken in August when Isaac invited 10 of his friends and their moms to come for an African Playdate. Obviously, our ministry through the eyes of a 4 yr old isn’t peppered [...]
A Plea
God! Please hurry to my rescue! God, come quickly to my side! Let all who love your saving way Say over and over, “God is Mighty!” But I’ve lost it. I’m wasted. God – quickly, quickly! Quick to my side, quick to my rescue! God, don’t lose a minute. [...]
Toddler Warfare
Last night I discovered the silver lining to the “terrible twos”. If you’ve ever had a toddler you know the fury they impart to just about every minute of the day. My youngest son, Cole, is no exception. Pure sweetness and hilarity one minute, fierce flesh the next. I’ve often cried out in the middle [...]
Fast Facts
Kenya is experiencing a widespread famine due to the lack of rain No, we still have not sold our house; Yes, we are looking into alternatives…care to offer any? Our monthly support target is $5400. Currently we have pledges for $2155. Underwear is hard to come by in Nairobi. Our Outgoing [...]
Grief is a Lady
So, this is a new style of writing for me but I truly enjoyed the effort. WARNING: while this post is based on a true story, I assure you all my marbles are securely stowed! She was stunning. I have seen beautiful women in my time but none as striking as she was. And [...]
A View from The Field
I don’t know why it didn’t occur to us sooner! Each and every day Brian and I imagine what life will be like. Sometimes our imaginations run away and we find ourselves riding zebras like an African Cowboy or dancing in the desert like Indian Jones in a paradise mirage. But most of the time, [...]
Hamartia
Several years ago I took a class in Biblical Greek. One thing I will always remember is the transliteration for the word “sin”. The Greek word is “hamartia” (pronounced hamarteea) and it literally means “to miss the mark”. I remember thinking the difference it made in my mind to think about aiming for something and [...]
Wisdom in LEGOS
“Mommy, the whole world is Jesus’ LEGOS” Wisdom from the back seat – Isaac Staples, 4 yrs old August 19, 2009
Midwest Cookbook
A little over two weeks ago I packed a Travelpro cauldron for Isaac and Cole. Each article was like an ingredient for a delicate recipe only a culinary master could ever achieve. The four of us on a ten day tour of the upper Midwest with a two hour flight on either end required the [...]