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Trim Time

Posted on August 2, 2010 by David

Shortly after arriving in France I was looking out our kitchen window and noticed that there was a team of men swinging from the trees. I’m glad the boys didn’t see them or they might have thought this is an … Continue reading →

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Final visit to the pool

Posted on July 31, 2010 by David

We promised the boys to return to the community swimming pool before leaving France, so today was the day.  I wanted to wear my special FRENCH bathing suit that I had purchased one more time as well. As we were … Continue reading →

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Video from the Anderson’s

Posted on July 30, 2010 by David

This video was played at Deerbrook Covenant Church July 25, 2010.

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Mixed Bag of Emotions

Posted on July 27, 2010 by David

I’ve been having a mixed bag of emotions lately.  I was very excited to hear about another family from my sister’s church sent out as missionaries – that is 3 families in 1 year from their church.  I’m excited and … Continue reading →

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Spelling Problems

Posted on July 24, 2010 by David

I have always had a great excuse for not being able to spell in English. Our family moved while I was in 2nd grade and I somehow missed phonics between the two schools. This has carried onto a second generation … Continue reading →

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Building Bridges

Posted on July 21, 2010 by David

Playing in the sandbox behind our apartment has become a great place for us to practice our French and also interact with our neighbors. It has also allowed us the opportunity to see how French parents interact with their children. … Continue reading →

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Mushroom in my bathroom

Posted on May 29, 2010 by David

The first time we used the shower in our apartment we flooded the hallway outside the bathroom, made for a wet welcome after a long flight. I’m not sure if it’s just a really bad caulking job or too much … Continue reading →

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Jello

Posted on May 25, 2010 by David

We are having warm weather and I’ve been hungry for Jello. I haven’t found Jello in the grocery store, but I found Gelée au Madère.  There is a picture on the front of the box with things in a gelatin … Continue reading →

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Dependence

Posted on May 20, 2010 by David

God continually blesses us and chisels away areas to sculpt us.  We made an estimate sheet on the amount needed for moving to Cameroon.  We estimated somewhat low on household goods with the thought that if we didn’t have it … Continue reading →

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Dodge ball

Posted on April 22, 2010 by David

The other day we were all playing dodge ball outside our apartment and a young French boy around Jonah’s age was watching us and we invited him to join. I was joking with DeAnna and asked if we should teach … Continue reading →

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