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12 Things We Love About South Africa

“She will be with you just now,” said the sister {nurse} taking Jeremy’s blood in the emergency unit. With a laugh, we knew that meant we wouldn’t see the doctor for a while. Jeremy looked at the sister and said, “An American now or a South African now?” That began a lively discussion on what …

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Becoming a Missionary - The Story of How I Landed Here

How I Landed Here

For me, becoming a missionary was not an easy road. It wasn’t the path I ever imagined I’d find myself on or dreamed I would walk one day. Yet, here I am. Just starting our second term and still pondering the process of becoming a missionary, what that means and how I landed here. {the …

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Becoming a Missionary - Hearing the Whisper to Go

Hearing the Whisper to Go

My heart eyes can still see the place, the moment when I first felt God leading me into service to Him. I was maybe 9 or 10 years old, with my face down on the scratchy red carpet in a very old camp building. There weren’t any spoken words or big declarations of a calling. …

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Prayer Cards - sharing missionary life behind the prayer card

Behind the Prayer Card

As a little girl, I remember missionary prayer cards. I remember having missionaries come to our church. I remember their fun tables full of interesting things. I remember big pictures projected on the wall of the church fellowship hall. They had pictures of things I’d never seen before and talked of places I had never …

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What does weary mean? Am I willing to be weary?

Willing to be Weary

What does weary mean? I had to look it up. Not that I didn’t know what it meant but because I wanted a clearer picture for the word. weary – to be physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain Yep. I feel weary. A full blown “I don’t feel good, this season of …

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Speed the Light Experience

A Speed the Light Experience

Since I was a young girl, I’ve helped raise money for Speed the Light. Speed the Light is the giving focus for the youth in Assemblies of God churches all over the United States. Together, youth raise money to buy vehicles for missionaries. And it is AWESOME. STL is a blessing that benefits the Kingdom …

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Mending Hearts

Mending Thoughts

I have a notebook that sits near me at my laptop. Throughout the day, as I work around the house, I jot down a note here or a phrase there… things that, if developed, could become a blog post. It is where I make lists or write down scripture verses that mean something to me …

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waiting for joy this Christmas until the whole world hears

Waiting for Joy

I recently read Elizabeth Trotter’s post on A Life Overseas called When Singing Joy to the World Feels Too Hard. And every word was one I could have written. I just didn’t have the words. I had the feeling. The feeling of lost joy. Of knowing that joy is there, happening all around me, even …

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First Moments

First Moments

“Jeremy! The doorbell is ringing again!” I yelled from the kitchen. We had only been in Africa a few days and it seemed as if the kids in the neighborhood just KNEW someone fun had moved in. Our doorbell was ringing off the hook. Mostly boys. Wanting water. and bikes. and candy. toys. food. more …

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Everyday Moments

I’m still here. The days are busy and I’m learning that to get all the things done with daily fatigue, it’s taking some new skills, lots of naps and pacing my energy in new ways. This year is off to quite a start but embracing what God is doing, the plans he has in store and accepting his grace to cover it all. New mercies, deep love and abiding Presence, one day at a time. Happy February ♥️ #chezgoodwin #getjoy #happysunday #birthdaymonth
Another morning of helping a friend with admin… This time, deciphering a massive application for funding to help an early education program that serves kids and gives them a chance to thrive with the right tools in place to learn and grow. #buggingyouteam… you’re a part of all these everyday, real moments! @chandramarqueznoviskie, I loved helping you today! #overseaslife #behindtheprayercard #getjoy #adminfun
Happy 18th Birthday @msanniemak @listhedoodlebeast!! You are as amazing as all those tiny purple pedals, creative, unique, artsy and so, so fun. We love you!! #birthdaygirl #jacaranda #thirdculturekid #goodwingirls #seniorpictures #senior2023
I truly don’t know where the time went but this tiny cutie turns 18 tomorrow! Swipe to see the fun birthday present she got today. @msanniemak #birthdaygirl #goodwingirls #pinkhairdontcare #allgrownup

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