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Bug’s Life

The boys, especially Jonah, have been very interested in BUGS.  We recently built bug homes to house their prized pets.  Jonah placed a snail in his bug home.  At dinner he said he bought the snail.  We questioned his “buying” … Continue reading

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Treasures in the bed

Anytime you walk anywhere with Jonah, he finds many things that interest him to pick-up.  He ends up with a unique collection of things.  When I change his bedding, it’s also a time of revelation to all the “treasures” he’s … Continue reading

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Eggs

How fresh are your eggs?  We know our eggs are fresh, however, there is an occasional rotten egg – pew wee.  Today, as I was washing eggs, I thought one of my routine things might be of interest to you.  … Continue reading

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Water Filters

It’s necessary to use a water filter here because the water out of the tap is contaminated water, not only isn’t it treated, but it harbors bacteria and viruses that could make us very sick.  We have been through many … Continue reading

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TCK (Third Culture Kid), MK (Missionary Kid)

Our children fall into the classification of the title of this blog.  We were talking with a colleague who has served over 20 years in different roles and in many different countries in Africa.  She is a lot of fun … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

This was our 3rd Thanksgiving outside the USA.  It’s not as strange celebrating it here, because we have many American colleagues who celebrate too.  In France it was very strange because it was just another day in school followed by … Continue reading

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Bread Day

Today was a day full of bread making (we don’t have a bread machine).  All our bread is made by hand, the same with tortillas and every other baked good.  Today I needed to make bread and thought I would … Continue reading

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Hamburger

Sometimes we would like the convenience of all the restaurants available in the States, from fast-food to sit down.  We were hungry for hamburgers and there is a boulangerie (bakery) that sells pre-maid hamburgers wrapped in plastic wrap.  They are … Continue reading

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Grandma

I, DeAnna, received a letter from my grandma yesterday.  It’s fun to read her letters about the things going on in their garden, during their days and the family gatherings that we can’t be present for.  This particular letter struck … Continue reading

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Plants

I like to walk a soccer field in the morning when I can.  I usually use this time to listen to the ipod, walk and reflect on my mental to do list.  Yesterday Jonah asked if he could join me.  … Continue reading

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