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My time in Africa

My time with Rob, Jeanie, and the boys has been busy and refreshing all at the same time. My time here has gone so quickly, but I’m thankful for the time I have had. This last week has been packed with looking for the “big five”, participating with Jeanie in ministry with the women at […]

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A sister in Christ….

We are so excited to have Elizabeth here with us in a few short days.  I remember meeting her mom, Rose, about 15 years ago at church.  Rose was our wedding coordinator, then a mentor mom at MOPS, and shortly after Avery’s accident she also became our homeschool coordinator, when we decided to homeschool.  Rose […]

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James 2:15-16

If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them,  “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? You guys might remember Xolani from a post we did back in April.  It is an […]

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KID PERFECT 2016

We arrived safely back in South Africa on June 30th. Currently it is around 40 degrees at night and 70 degrees in the day, buurrrrrrrrr. Our house is still standing, and Siyabonga and Thobile were really happy to see us again.  Annie, from our home church, came back with us to see what South Africa […]

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Homemade Bags from Malawi

We have bags made by a young girl in Malawi, if anyone would like them.  The proceeds to these bags support ministry work being done in South Africa.  Two of the designs come in three different sizes.  The last pictures only comes in the size shown – but it is very cute, with a button […]

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Getting back to normal…

we had two great flights and some unusually long lines at customs, but after 24 hours of travel, we arrived at our final destination.  It is so great to be back.  Thabo and Nathi picked us up from the airport.  We had a warm crock pot of stew waiting for us when we got home […]

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Happy Birthday Siyabonga!!

Today we celebrate Siyabonga’s 13th birthday.  What a joy to have Siyabonga in our lives regularly.  We adore his calm and easy-going personality with looks and funny faces that always make us laugh.  When he is with us, you will often find him with a soccer ball, a pile of legos, or riding a bike. […]

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Cow heads….and intestines

The first time we met Andrew, he was filling-in as the Pastor at our church over Christmas.  He was also in my dad’s 5-week Bible study, and has become our friend.  While he was in prison he came to know the Lord, and now he has a passion to minister to the people he works […]

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Today’s news…

After watching the prices of tickets, looking at different options for renewing our visas, and checking our schedules – we decided that sooner would be better to come back then Christmas, as flights were $600 cheaper/person. So, as you can see we are excited to come back for a break, and catch up on doctor, […]

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