Posted in 1, tagged Life in Christ, Life in Togo, Personal Tidbits on April 2, 2008 | 13 Comments »
Any of those who live around me can tell you that for the past few weeks I have been fighting a difficult battle with depression. I call it battle because I have been fighting against a dark heaviness that seems to overwhelm me without warning and works tirelessly to crush my will to take joy in much of anything. [...]
Posted in 1, tagged family, Personal Tidbits on December 25, 2007 | 4 Comments »
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 [...]
Posted in 1, tagged Friends, Life in Christ, Personal Tidbits on December 14, 2007 | 3 Comments »
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 [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged family, Life in Christ, Marriage, Personal Tidbits on December 8, 2007 | 3 Comments »
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 [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Personal Tidbits on September 18, 2007 | 5 Comments »
My friend, Deborah, did a post like this and I enjoyed reading hers so much that I thought I’d do one of my own.
1. My Name is Rebekah Diane (Henniger) Reeves
2. I was born in Puyallup, WA in 1975
3. Therefore, I am 32 years old
4. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, seeking to follow Him
5. I [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Personal Tidbits on August 13, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Yeah! Our internet is back up and running on a monthly fee so I can start posting more often now. I’ve been thinking lately about some of my favorite places. I’ve realized that the smells, sounds, and sights of each place are a big part of their appeal to me, along with fond memories I have in each [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Life in Togo, Miscellaneous Thoughts, Personal Tidbits on May 5, 2007 | No Comments »
In recent months I have begun to notice and appreciate details of God’s creation around me that I have somehow missed the fullness of in the past. There are two ways to drive in to our house that is located near the Kara river. The “back way” usually takes a little longer but when I’m [...]
