{"id":777,"date":"2012-03-19T12:42:09","date_gmt":"2012-03-19T12:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/?p=777"},"modified":"2012-03-19T12:51:59","modified_gmt":"2012-03-19T12:51:59","slug":"goodbye-tori-goodbye-dakar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/2012\/03\/19\/goodbye-tori-goodbye-dakar\/","title":{"rendered":"Goodbye Tori, Goodbye Dakar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Goodbye Dakar<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-781\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/DSC_4957.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-781 \" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/DSC_4957.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/DSC_4957.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/DSC_4957-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Streets filled this weekend for one last rally<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_782\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/DSC_4964.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-782 \" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/DSC_4964.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/DSC_4964.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/DSC_4964-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ethan calls them parades and loves watching from the roof<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although we will not miss the noise, crowds, traffic, or riots, there are many things about our little house in Dakar that we will miss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our fruit vendor who is just across the street with so many yummy treats!<\/li>\n<li>The beach<\/li>\n<li>Our bus stop where we sat and chatted with so many people.<\/li>\n<li>The stores that are within walking distance of our house.<\/li>\n<li>The bus system&#8230;For 25 cents we can get so many places around town.<\/li>\n<li>Our neighbor who kindly leaves his internet open for our usage.<\/li>\n<li>The Mission Guest house and playground, which became a frequent stop for us and the kids.<\/li>\n<li>The Saturday clothing market where there is so much nice cheap clothing.<\/li>\n<li>The pockets of special food treats (ice cream, peanut butter, cheese,\u00a0marshmallows, oats and so much more) that can be found here.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0garbage truck&#8230;it might have been\u00a0unpredictable, but at least it came.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Goodbye Tori<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010478.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-784 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010478.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010478.jpg 375w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010478-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are even more sad to say goodbye to Tori, our faithful nanny and friend. \u00a0It was such a blessing having her here for our first 6 months in Dakar. \u00a0I can&#8217;t believe that her time with us is coming to an end.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the things we have grown to love about Tori:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Her flexibility &#8211; Things in our life were constantly changing as we adapted to life here and she never once complained about all the changes taking place.<\/li>\n<li>Her love of Adventure &#8211; When we first arrived in Dakar and needed to figure out our surrounds, she was always willing to go and figure anything out for us. \u00a0It was great to have one so adventurous around, as long as we kept her away from demonstrations and violent rallies.<\/li>\n<li>Her baking skills &#8211; There will be less fresh bread, cookies, cakes, muffins and scones around. \u00a0We will also probably save some on butter every month, but the price was worth it for the delicious treats.<\/li>\n<li>Her sense of humor &#8211; So many laughs, so many memories.<\/li>\n<li>Her love for our children and their love for her &#8211; &#8220;I have grown to like kids 10 times more than when I first came&#8221; &#8211; Tori. \u00a0She genuinely\u00a0cares for our kids which makes leaving them every day easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We loved the experience of having a nanny and I am sure it will not be the last time we do something like this. \u00a0She has been a great help to us and now she has a very real picture of the missionary life (you will have to ask her if that is good or bad). We are sad to lose Tori, but know that God will continue to work in her life and direct her. \u00a0Who knows who might be coming our way next!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Pictures from Our last Sunday at Church here in Dakar<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_786\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-786\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010481.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-786\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010481.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010481.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010481-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our last Sunday in our little church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_785\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-785\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010479.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-785\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010479.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010479.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010479-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This church has taught my boys rhythm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-787\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010484.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-787\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010484.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010484.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010484-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">They prayed for us<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_788\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-788\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010488.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-788\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010488.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010488.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010488-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">And for Tori<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-783\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010477.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-783\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010477.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010477.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/files\/2012\/03\/P1010477-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We will miss these brothers and sisters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<strong>PRAY FOR US THIS WEEK!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Goodbye Dakar Although we will not miss the noise, crowds, traffic, or riots, there are many things about our little house in Dakar that we will miss: Our fruit vendor who is just across the street with so many yummy treats! 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