Knit Together
Last Saturday I had an opportunity to climb Mt. Tunari...the highest mountain in Cochabamba towering at over 17,000 feet. It was an amazing experience. While hiking up the mountain I had some time to...
View ArticleFYI
Just a quick post to let you know that the two posts below this one were started a while back, but never finished. I have finally finished them and posted so that´s why they seem out of order. Soon...
View ArticleFirst Random Thoughts about the States
After a few fun days of living with my parents we are back in our old house. (It's a God story I will save for another time, but we are so happy to be here.) So I thought I'd post some first random...
View ArticleNew Years' Resolution
I really don't do New Year Resolutions, but I really am going to try and update my blog at least twice a week. Keep me accountable....if there is anyone out there still reading my blog that is.....and...
View ArticleMasterpieces
Last night our family was talking about the value of paintings. Joe mentioned to the kids that he remembers a long time ago when the Kimball Art Museum in Ft. Worth purchased a Van Gogh and that they...
View ArticleLet it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
Last year here in the DC area they were pounded with tons of snow. In fact at right about this time one year ago there were 30 inches of snow on the ground outside of the window that I am looking out...
View ArticleMaking the Cut
If you haven't noticed the USA is a land flowing with milk and honey. I know there is an economic crisis and all, but seriously almost every single American is rich by world standards. (I don't want...
View ArticleObservations from the First Half of our Time in the States
There is good medical care available...even if you don't have insurance, but you have to pay dearly for it. It is so easy to cook in the USA with all the prepared, canned, and frozen foods. North...
View ArticleI Want to Be Where You Are
Mercy is a momma's girl....although she's turning into a mamita's girl too (mamita means little mama....in other words Faith's girl) . She doesn't want mommy too far out of her sight. She likes to...
View ArticleDiscouragement and Encouragement
Today I've been thinking about how easy it is for me to get discouraged lately. I don't think I am typically someone who feels discouraged easily. This seems to be a recent phenomenon. Usually it...
View ArticleOn the Verge of a Breakthrough
As I think about going back to Bolivia, I am excited. In fact, I feel like I am on the verge of a breakthrough. A personal breakthrough. A spiritual breakthrough. I am more excited about my future...
View ArticleColossal Fail
Yeah, yeah, yeah I know. I blew it. Once again. The big March date of my last post is staring me in the face just taunting me. So much for the 2 a week goal. Did I say 2 a week? Maybe I meant 2 a...
View ArticleThanks and Giving: Gratitude is Not Enough
I have to admit I am a Christmas freak. I love Christmas and everything it entails. Even though I love every last strand of it, the true meaning of it does tend to get lost in all the tinsel and...
View ArticleAn Even Dozen
So this blog post marks my 12th of the year. Yes, far behind the number I set out to do, but one more than I did all of last year. So, I'm choosing to look on the bright side and see the glass as...
View ArticleHappy December!!!
The countdown to Christmas has begun. I turned the page on the calendar to the last month of the year today. December. I love it. We finally got our Christmas tree up yesterday. We had quite a...
View ArticleGreat Christmas Quote
From my favorite preacher who also happens to be my hubby: "Christmas is not about Jesus. LIFE is about Jesus. Christmas is a reminder to us of the meaning of life." Help me, Father, remember the...
View ArticleWhy?
Recently I was at a lunch with a bunch of friends. The conversation came around to having children as it usually does with a group of women. Eventually there came up discussion about someone who has...
View ArticleAddendum to my last post.....
After all who can say this is not a wonderful idea of God's? How much would our lives be missing without her!
View ArticleHow's the Weather Down There?
I get lots of questions about the weather here in Cochabamba. Since we don't have heating or air conditioning people think that we must get super hot and/or super cold. We do have days that heating...
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