Tag: packing
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To Zehab and Home Again
August 27th-28th, 2023 “Lewis! Let’s go climb that hill!” I heard Nick’s voice clearly through the heavy wooden door. I had woken up just moments before after finally falling back asleep. We had talked about climbing the hill just in front of the church property, but I wasn’t sure if we should. I figured we’d…
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Planting Trees in Kadoma
Day 9 – 22nd January 2023 I didn’t take very many photos this morning. Just a photo or two of my roommate who I only discovered was with me a few days ago. He likes to hide behind the baseboards or under the crown molding. Sometimes behind the small rubbish bin in the corner. He’s…
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Planning for the Unexpected – See You in Ethiopia?
Day 1 – 14th January 2023 Yesterday afternoon, in the midst of packing my bags and fielding emails and phone calls, I texted a friend to ask him which sermon I should give at services the next day. He opted for the one I already had mostly written. I’m thankful for that since I honestly…
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The Sabbath Day on the Emerald Isle
October 8th, 2022 Morning came at nearly the right time today. It was a beautifully sunny Sabbath morning. The only real responsibility we had was to get ready for services before Luke arrived. That gave us enough time to walk down the street to one of the open cafes in the neighborhood, at least within…
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A Warm Welcome Home – Day 23
Monday, May 2nd, 2022 Matt and I arrived at the Dubai airport very early in the morning. We had about an hour to clear the various security checkpoints and then check into our flight. I got a notification saying our flight was actually boarding much earlier than originally anticipated. In actuality there was an additional…
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Out of Africa – Day 22
Sunday, May 1st, 2022 Morning came. The generator had gone out sometime in the middle of the night just like Tapiwe said it would. When my eyes popped open I remembered I could still use WhatsApp without the wifi which wouldn’t come back online until well after sunrise. I said goodnight to Lena as she…
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Return to the Home of Comfort in Harare – Day 21
Saturday, April 30th, 2022 Early to bed, early to rise. Neither Matt nor I slept well the night before. I think the anticipation of all of the plans for the next day got to me. As I laid in bed the night before, I was trying to go over notes for the sermon I would…
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The Invention of the Cocaccino – Day 19
Thursday, April 28th, 2022 My eyes popped open at just about midnight. It was silent in our little cabin except for wind blowing ever so slightly through the window and under the door. And then the rooster roosting in a nearby bush began to crow. Off in the distance was a neighboring rooster calling back…
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Gardens and Mines in Eiffel Flats – Day 15
Sunday, April 24th, 2022 Morning came early since we had to be prepared to leave right away. Mike and Mabasa were also up early finishing a tuneup on the pickup for our trip. They weren’t sure what time they might be finished so Matt and I were packed and ready. The coffee came and went…