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Problem: The only “chairs” we have for our computer are actually stools, because the table it sits on is too tall for regular chairs. This was cause for back and butt pains for anyone seated at the computer for any length of time. Solution: Philip and Jamie gave us stool-chair things (cushioned stools with seat-backs). […]

Some good news is that we may have finally found a church that we can call home. It’s called First Southern Baptist Church. The people there are all very friendly. In fact, Rachel was exhausted after the first day from so many people who wanted to know all about us. For me, though, it was […]

Isn't Indonesia hot and tropical? Isn't the snow cold and icy? So then, how does playing in the snow count as part of our preparation to serve full time down in Indonesia?

If you were here in Southern Colorado, and you looked out the window, you would never guess that we’re supposed to get a snow storm tonight. It’s nearly sixty degrees today and I love it. So I celebrated this reminder that spring is coming by going to Panera bread for lunch. Now we’re on a […]

Philip, my dad and I have been having a Bible study every Sunday morning, and we’re going through the book of Romans. I just can across an interesting passage. Paul is talking about how God has mercy on whomever He wants, and he Hardens those he wants to harden. Then Paul asks the question that […]

In a few hours (1:30 PM Feb. 6 our time, wee morning hours Feb. 6 for most of you) we'll be starting the very long journey from West Kalimantan, Indonesia all the way to San Antonio, Texas.

It’s amazing how an idea can seem so flawless, and then cause a completely unforeseen, yet perfectly logical conclusion. Ok, so here’s the idea: We have a squeezable, bear-shaped, honey bottle. I need to get honey out of the honey bear, but there’s not much left, and at this rate, it’ll take 3 days before […]

Well, I reported for my first ever day of Jury duty, and learned a lot about the basic process of it all, which was cool. Unfortunately, I was not chosen to serve on a jury, so I didn’t get to learn anything about the trials themselves. I guess I’ll have to trust whatever I see […]

Well, it’s official. Rachel and I are both bona fide residents of the good ol’ state of Colorado. I guess I never stopped being a resident, but now Rachel has finally turned to the CO side: Of course, she is still clinging to her heritage, and will still tell you she’s a Michigander, not a […]

The ultrasound showed that we are only having one baby this time, and that this time it's a boy. We're very excited.