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October 2009
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A Real Conversation
13
Oct
2009
Last night we got our dinner from the seminary cafeteria. When we eat from the cafeteria it is hit or miss whether Ellie (or us, for that matter) will like what is being served. Last night she wasn’t eating anything except for rice and squid tentacles (it’s true, promise!). This is the conversation we had [...]
A Flower for Sunday
11
Oct
2009
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.Amos 5:24
October ’09 Prayer Update
10
Oct
2009
Dear Prayer Partners: “Jason! Stop shaking the bed!” Kristie chided in agitation. “I’m not shaking the bed, it’s an earthquake!” I responded in as calm and reassuring a voice as I could summon. The 6.3 point earthquake, following on the tail of two typhoons, quickly jolted us out of the comfort induced euphoria that accompanied [...]
The Hoedown Throwdown Revisited
10
Oct
2009
(subtitled: My Crash Course in American Pop Culture, Part 2) This may be an outrageous claim, but it’s possible that The Hoedown Throwdown just may have been more important to my sister than The First Dance. Amanda wanted not only the bride’s maids to learn it, but also her dear groom. He was a bit [...]
You Betcha We’re Related
9
Oct
2009
In the following pictures my Mom, sister and I are dancing to a song (I can’t remember the name) that tells you simple motions to do, like “step left” or “turn”. Do you notice any family resemblances? (Also try to spot the brownie.) Where did my brownie go? (contrary to expectations based on prior experience, [...]
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