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Just a photo from our shenanigans last night. Thanks to Krystal :) Today we had a session on tribal/animistic religion. It was amazing. I learned so many things I never even thought about. We watched a video on the…
Some random photos: Me, Susan, Krystal, and Monica Yes, thats our WA sign, HOLLA' Today was an amazing time spent meeting with our regional office. We were able to have a conference call with our regional …
Last nite was the first time its rained since we've been here. And I walked/ran barefoot the whole way from our cafeteria to our Quad, and from the car to Barnes and Nobles. We met with Dr. Stan May at Barnes and Noble,…
Our small group went great this morning, we focused on Acts 6. Then for lunch we all went to eat lunch at a great Indian restaraunt since it was Krystal's 24th birthday today. Oh and this is the 6 of us w…
To be culturally prepared for Mali we are instilling a few rules for our living space: 1) You must take off your shoes prior to entering the home. 2) Said shoes must be kept organized. More rules to come …
Last night we were able to meet with Dr. Jerry Rankin, his wife Bobbye, and the VP of the IMB. It was a small group setting at their house, with ice cream. A few of us have decided to make a t-shirt for Dr. Jerry, becau…
Today was another great day of meeting and being taught on spiritual warfare. Dr. Jerry Rankin (President of the IMB) told us all kind of stories from past missionaries who have died tragically for the sake of the Gospel…
I'm pretty exhausted at the moment. I had meetings from 8 - 3:30 today. Then after that we did some pilates..played volleyball, and ultimate frisbee. I played ultimate barefeet mind you. It was alot of fun though..I'l…
Today was crammed full of meetings. We had a four hour meeting on spiritual warfare, a very short lunch, then another 2 hours were spent with the regional office making sure we have our forms and such ready to be sent o…
This morning we met in small groups. Since we aren't dependent on church services, pastors, and worship leaders on the field, the IMB is preparing us to meet in small groups in order to worship and grow in the Word. So t…
Today we spent alot of the time at Lifeway and Barnes and Noble. I got two David Crowder CDs because they were both on sale. And David Crowder is just amazing anyway. I've been in the library for the past hour and a hal…
God blessed our Quad with the fire alarm going off four times at midnite last nite. Haha. I finally got to bed around 1:30am, then my alarm never went off. So the girl in the room next to me woke me up about 8:45 since w…
Just got out of my second meeting for today and I'm in the library doing some reading before our third meeting at 3:00. I met with the Medical team today. Amber there are some amazing nurses here and they have alot of e…
We'll be spending alot of our time here I'm sure. This will be my home for the next two months. Our spacious living area. Many games of Phase 10 will be played here. The lovely kitchen, complete with a stove, …
So I'm not the only late nighter on our team, haha. Went to sleep around 12:30 and got up at 6:30. We had an early start this morning since we met with the Barret's at breakfast to talk about West Africa. The weather h…
So I am here now in Virginia at MLC and unpacked. I was only able to survive leaving at 6am thanks to the Reese's Pieces that Jonathan bought me along with my beloved Ipod and Over the Rhine. I've met some really amazi…
Operation Nose Piercing was a success. Thank you for going with me. And let me just say that the purchase of a Lite Brite is such a great way to return to your childhood. Tonite's party was amazing. I thank God fo…
Etcetera Whatever Over the Rhine Don't speak. Words come out your eyes. You're wet with this nightmare. Like thorns you hold these secrets to your breast, your slender finge…
Some photos with my new lens, the Canon 17-85mm USM IS, and a CP filter. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the S…
Someday [Over the Rhine] and if you call my name make it clear and if you call my name make it plain and if you call my name make it evident i wouldn't …
So I bought the 17-85mm USM IS lens today..along with a hood and CP filter. I'm excited. It's some great glass. Last nite I hung out with these two beautiful ladies. We watched My Big Fat Greek Wedding and A Walk to Re…
So I just spent a good bit of time at Walmart today stocking up on "supplies" for Mali. Very very important things you cannot get there..like poptarts. I love poptarts. This is the lens I'm currently looking to …
Yesterday was spent in Natchez, a great little town 2 hours outside Jackson. Full of history. We went to the cemetary, which is ginormous. Then we went to St. Mary's Catholic church. Beautiful. …