Author: Rachel Chapman

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

I am blessed to be able to celebrate Christmas with my sister.  May you have an equally joyful time with your family. “So the Word became human and made his home among us.  He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.  And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only […]
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Back Home!

Back Home!

We made it back last night.  It’s been a LONG two weeks.  Check back soon.  There will either be one big, long post about our trip or maybe several short ones! My sister comes in 1 hour to spend Christmas with me!  Time to go pick her up!
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In the Village: Enjoying the View

In the Village: Enjoying the View

Our village is located in a very beautiful area.  Our houses will sit just a few hundred yards from this – a dropoff with a gorgeous view! I hope to be able to hike around a bit to get to know the area.  No, I won’t go alone, so don’t worry about me!
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In the Village: Making Adobes

In the Village: Making Adobes

We still lack many adobes, so I would not be surprised if we ladies get involved in making some adobes, too!  It would be good time spent with the ladies!  Visiting, learning their world, and at the same time working to get our houses built! Please pray with us that the people would be motivated […]
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Sticky Mud

Sticky Mud

Well, we´re not in the village!  We tried to head in yesterday and weren´t able to make it up the side of one of the mountains.  It had been raining and the road which was clay dirt was very wet and slippery.  We got out and put rocks in the road and some branches, but […]
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In the Village: Meeting people

In the Village: Meeting people

Last time I was in Las Moras, I just met a few people.  So, hopefully, this time, I can meet many more!  And, hopefully remember their names and keep people straight in my head! We’re planning on visiting different ladies to start building relationships.  And, if this trip is anything like other trips, we’ll be […]
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On our Way: All Ready

On our Way: All Ready

All packed and ready to go.  I got toilet paper, a pillow, my sleeping bag, and my running shoes.  I think I’m all set! Please pray for us as we travel the next few days.
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My favorite cookies

My favorite cookies

I guess their official name is: Cranberry-Pecan-Orange Oatmeal Cookies, but I just call them my oatmeal cookies.  Usually I make them with dried fruit in them, sometimes I put in chocolate! 🙂 So today I made 2 recipes of these – 1 fruit and 1 chocolate. They were good, and I left a few to […]
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Canning

Canning

We’re heading out to the village again soon.  And, there is no refrigeration or ways of storing perishables.  We’ve wanted to can for a while – to see if the jars will keep their seals on the bumpy roads and the 9,000 ft elevation change.  So, we decided to try it! Two experienced canners and […]
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