I’m FINALLY reading this book! I mean even on the cover it proclaims boldly that it is “The Classic Novel of South Africa.” So, really, it shouldn’t have taken me this long, but at least I’m reading it now! Besides the imagery that captures my heart and transports me “home,” I love that the story … Continue reading The Power of One
My bed…so many pillows and blankets and things (usually not this neat, but rather covered with books, bags, mittens, random things). it’s one of those places you just sink into, curl up and feel right. walking on the beach (florida, cape town, anywhere really) my porch in africa or on one of the mountains and well … Continue reading A Few of My Happy Places
Last year… I carried orphans (Lindo, Thabo, Jamesy) on my back. I watched my baby (Lindo) be adopted into a family that welcomed me. I held Lerato (love) in my arms before mixing mud to make bricks to build her a house. I equipped learners with biblical truths and encouraged them to step out to become … Continue reading I Have You in My Heart
I love quotes. I love how they challenge me. make me think. cause me to stop. inspire me. spur me on. give me hope. encourage. have me saying a big me too. speak life. bring joy. and are just fun. I also tend to collect them and like to use them randomly so a spot … Continue reading Quotable
I’m a learner. I try to soak up as much information as possible. But, here’s the kicker. I often let that information stay in my head rather than soaking it up in my heart to produce transformation.Thus, intentionality, repetition, and the Holy Spirit are my friends. Instead of storing away the information in “hopes” of … Continue reading Post-It Anywhere and Everywhere
1.Yeah, yeah, I’m sure if you’ve been reading a while and saw the title then you just knew that this little guy would be on this list. I love Lindo especially his amazing hugs and asking to be on my shoulders. 2. Bare feet! I greatly dislike socks and even shoes. Going barefoot is the … Continue reading 5 Things I Love
I’ve read before that home will always be the place for which you feel the deepest affection for, no matter where you are. I’m feeling this so much right now. I may be in the town I grew up and the place that much of my family lives. But, home seems so far away. 9000 … Continue reading 9000 miles
Psalm 30:5 “Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of JOY comes in the morning.” He is all my hope and stay. but this war brings me to my knees. But where my shepherd leads, where else can I go. Who else fills my cup ’til it overflows. To the solid rock I … Continue reading Thankful
I absolutely loved Monday. I soaked up every moment. We painted each others’ faces. We ran around and played with foam swords. Tossed a soccer ball around and even kicked it around. We tried to play a DVD of the tons of pictures I had of him. Opened gifts. He played with my hair. He … Continue reading Leaving him in His hands
“I have you in my heart.” Philippians 1:7 Forgive the lack of blogging…I kept going to blog, but then getting distracted or falling asleep. Oops! Here’s a quick recap of the week: last staff meeting of the year, talking with some lovely ladies, binding and more binding (woot! leadership summit books to impact lots of … Continue reading Pray!
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