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Weighing In

Weighing In

August 22, 2015

So, I’m not going to write a birth story since I’d rather not revisit the insanity of it all. I’ll just say that it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and I wish that my water hadn’t broken early. I definitely got a taste of the curse. Only by the grace of God and […]
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Overwhelming Thankfulness

Overwhelming Thankfulness

July 2, 2015

I’m sure our journey will seem more and more profound as time passes, but even now, it strikes me as miraculous. Some days I’m even overwhelmed with the thought of what God has done in our lives. Sometimes I can just sit and savor one or two notes of the symphony that’s before me.  Our […]
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Exploring a New World

Exploring a New World

April 26, 2015

I know we’re just pilgrims here on this earth, but it’s been wild to enjoy a whole other part of the world. We can’t help but take it all in in hearty gulps! Payton got the chance to dive right in when a whole group of language students decided to climb a nearby mountain/old volcano! It […]
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Not So Different

Not So Different

April 3, 2015

Welcome to our new surroundings! We’re just beginning to find our way around our neighborhood as well as explore the city nearby. We’re not really allowed to drive yet because the traffic here takes some getting used to. For now we’re content walking and riding the little public transportation vans! They cost only about $0.25 […]
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First Week

First Week

March 27, 2015

We started our adventure with mercy and I’m sure it will only continue to be that way as we navigate a whole new world. All of our totes were overweight. We already knew we’d have to pay extra for the 5th tote, but it was starting to look pretty bad if we had to pull everything out, […]
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Packing Up

Packing Up

March 9, 2015

Well, you might wonder why it’s been 2 months since I’ve uttered a word on the blog. Honestly, it’s just been too busy to write anything down. Ever since we’ve shifted gears to go to Asia Pacific in March, it’s been pretty much non-stop preparation. Some things we’ve had to consider… -How do you buy […]
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