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Archive for December, 2007

This Year’s Christmas Gifts

151. The excitement of my children lighting their first candle
152. Spontaneous bursts of joy from Hannah, Elijah, and Gabriel on Christmas morning
153.  Incredulous looks as one of my children receives a present he/she didn’t think we even knew he/she wanted
154. Eating super spicy food in an African village with Kabiye brothers and sisters
155. Caroling to [...]

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He’s Incredible!

At 16 months, our little Caleb is incredible in many ways!  My friend Andrea found this costume at our crazy “yardsale of the world” outdoor market here in Togo.  This outfit is fitting of Caleb in so many ways.  He is FAST!  And into everything!  And he’s pretty cute, too!  Can you believe he’s still [...]

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  I thought I would make this list in my gifts series to include mentors and those who have gone before me who have blessed my life.  (In other words, people older than me who have taught me truths about walking with Christ.) I am not including individuals I have already mentioned in earlier “Gifts” posts like my [...]

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Ladies Retreat

This past weekend marked the first annual Area-Wide Kabiye Ladies Retreat for the Christians in our movement.  The Christian Ladies of Lassa Tchou hosted the event and it was attended by representatives from 7 different churches in the region. There were about 20 women who participated in all. I had the great pleasure of being able to [...]

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50 More Gifts

1. Brett (many apologies, so sorry that I left you off in the midst of the teammate list!!  You know I love you!)
2. Peppermint Patties
3. Just hanging out with my kiddos
4. Laughing until I cry
5. A genuine smile from a friend
6. Looking into the eyes of others who love the Lord
7. Hearing a word from [...]

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1,000 Gifts

Cheryl Cashrecently did a post on her blog beginning her own list of 1,000 gifts that the Lord has given her.  She asked any of her readers to join in making their own lists and I’m excited to embark on this challenge!  As far as “To Do” lists go, I am not a list maker by habit, unless I [...]

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