tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28579779947069917372024-03-12T17:37:30.994-07:00Life is sweet.A journal of our world wide adventures. Serving, loving and glorifying God. Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.comBlogger298125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-84703355822024808892013-11-11T01:04:00.001-08:002013-11-11T01:04:55.120-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ok faithful friends, its time for the big C word…CHANGE! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From now on, I will be updating on our website, instead of this blog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Go to <a href="http://www.andrewandedolbina.weebly.com/">www.andrewandedolbina.weebly.com</a> and under the tab "Blog" will be my new writing space! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">I have been struggling with keeping up on facebook, website, email newsletters AND this blog, so I have decided to compact a bit! Hopefully it will inspire me to write more! </span></span></span></div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-44330439917438732142013-10-30T22:26:00.001-07:002013-10-30T22:26:10.225-07:00Catch #1!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some days are ones you will never forget. This was one of those days.</span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> I got the text at 5:30am (I had managed a few hours of sleep during night shift) and quickly dressed, basically running to the clinic. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I got there in time to check the patient and find her fully dilated. 15 more minutes and she was ready to push! Gloves on, crouched on the bed, with eyes wide, soaking everything in and at the same time, pinching myself to believe this was happening, this beautiful girl was born into my (surprisingly steady!) hands! </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What an amazing miracle birth is. I keep pinching myself, feeling so blessed that I got to be a part of this calm, beautiful birth! God gave me the perfect gift, a perfect birth. Little one weighed a wooping 3700grams (8 lbs 1 oz), huge for around here!</span></span></div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-62441227809767408602013-10-30T01:32:00.000-07:002013-10-30T01:32:20.979-07:00A quick glimpse..<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Life here continues on. Clinic shifts have been busy and fulfilling, I am learning so much! The midwifes I volunteer with are amazing and Im so thankful for them! I never bring my camera to shift or when I visit the clinic, but I need to start so that I can capture the faces of the beautiful women I work with! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We had a small visitor to our "backyard" the other day. This cow trampled its way in, ate our grass, licked my foot and tottered off again. We sure are living a simple life here! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is the side of our house. Andrew got me this hammock as a "Yay, you made it to the 2nd trimester" gift and it has been wonderful! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We had 2 of the girls from Davao come here for 2 weeks, to see what life in Tabuk and working at a smaller clinic looked like. It was such a joy to have them here, they brought laughter and encouragement. They left, back to Davao this morning, and we miss them already! </span></div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-28669295220751217092013-10-13T04:42:00.000-07:002013-10-13T04:42:03.628-07:00So......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thats right, we are expecting our first child, set to arrive in late April, 2014. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are over the moon with this news, and feel so blessed that God is entrusting us with this life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I (Edolbina) have been doing well. I was sick (all day, every day) for the first 7 weeks, but God had just enough grace to give me, I was able to get through the shifts and assignments. Andrew has been amazing, cooking for me (or rather, making toast, yet again) and taking such good care of me. Life here is not easy. If you need something, you cannot just run to the store to get it, you usually have to go to market, which is such an adventure. I usually love the market, but with my heightened sense of smell (and nausea!) the heat and smells of the market became quite the challenge. Dried fish, fermented guts, rotting buffalo meat (a local delight) and many more smells would assault me, leaving me heaving and dizzy on the sidewalk. All that to say, Andrew has had to make many market runs, bless his heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For those of you wondering, yes, I will be having this baby here in the Philippines. I happen to have access to one of <i>the</i> best midwives in the Philippines, as well as a host of amazing student midwives. I find it to be an incredible privilege to walk through pregnancy at this time, when I am ministering to so many in the same boat! It has given me so much compassion and insight so far! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thank you for your prayers so far, we really appreciate them! Please pray for the baby, that it will grow healthy and strong and that I will gain more energy to do the work we came here to do! </span></div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-87459532244812375002013-10-12T23:05:00.000-07:002013-10-12T23:05:50.083-07:00Grateful.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yesterday Andrew went into the "big city", Tuguegarao. He came back loaded down with some of the things I have been missing: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cheese (6 delicious ounces of it!), a jar of black olives, even a small container of sour cream! Things that, in Canada, I would not think twice about being thankful for. But here, in the land of rice 3 times a day and not much else, I deeply appreciate each bite. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are so rich, really. I am reminded of that every day, as I fill my belly, as I love my husband and serve the women here. God has blessed us, abundantly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sometimes, when Im not feeling well, or its 45 degrees in our house, or we have "nothing" to eat but rice, <i>again</i>, I forget about Gods blessings. I, instead, recognize whats missing. "Life in canada was so easy! Look, there's cheese, bread, easy shopping! Im sick of rice, Im sick of being so hot!" and these thoughts, this loss of <i>grateful</i>, is like poison. It takes away my ability to see God in all things, to honour Him with all of my life, including my attitude. It gives power to darkness, to feeling sorry for myself, to ungratefulness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But then, when He finds me again, when He pulls me out of this dark place, when He meets me in my jealousy and pride, when I ask for forgiveness, and He so freely gives it, theres is beauty and new sight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And again, always again, His grace overwhelms me, and how can I be anything but grateful?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My life and everything in it, is His. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How could I, even for one second, stop thanking Him for that? So today, I think on the many blessings I have been given, starting first with salvation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Im grateful for our family here, as </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">modge-podge and international it is. Each person is unique, with giftings to share. It is our community, one that God has blessed us with. I also think on all those at home, who love and support us from afar, who allow us to continue our work here. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(Can I get a "Hello Captain Obvious!)</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Women do not shave their leg hairs. They do, however, pluck their underarm hair. This has made my already rare leg-shaving habit pretty hard to break. Not that I was trying to break it, but Im sure my husband would not be against smoother legs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Dogs are protectors, alarms, friends and dinner. All 4. At the same time. Sorry for you dog-lovers out there. They love dog here too, they just love to eat them as well as own them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. The most common phrase I have heard here is "Lets eat!" This is said whenever anyone is eating. This is said even if they don't have food for you and really don't want you to eat with them. It is said when you are at the market, buying fruit and your mango guy is eating rice behind the counter. It is said when you are <i>driving passed someone who is eating</i>. We were driving passed a group of construction workers, eating their lunches and as we passed, they shouted "Let's eat! Come on and eat with us!" </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. If you are white (or not-filipino), you are "americano" so don't bother saying "Actually Im canadian!" They don't know, don't care. You are americano whether you are american, british, irish, swiss or african. Americano. Embrace it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. If you are buying something from the store and the till does not have enough change, they will pay you in gum. Or candy. Or cough drops. Smile and accept it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Filipinos love to laugh, dance and sing. Any reason, any occasion, and they are all over it. In Davao city, theres a store where, every hour, on the hour, the staff pause what they are doing to dance to a song that gets </span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">blasted. They have a new song/dance combo that they learn every day. I'm telling you, they are committed! </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. Sept 1st is the start of the Christmas season. Christmas songs play on the radio, decorations start getting put up and I was greeted with "Merry Christmas and a happy new year </span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">ma'am!" at the store. This is totally acceptable here! </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8. When in doubt, bring treats and coke and you will have friends. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">9. You do not speak ill of filipino food. Whether or not you are a fan of fermented buffalo meat or balut (hardboiled, fertilized duck egg) you smile and say "Mmm, interesting". Just don't be too enthusiastic, they may give you a 2nd portion if you are! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So there you go, 10 things I have learned. Now, this list could probably go on for days, but I will save some. To be honest, most things are starting to seem normal, so its harder to point out things that are not canadian in culture! Thanks for reading! </span></div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-64080055667758724522013-09-10T00:42:00.000-07:002013-09-10T03:05:42.314-07:00An update! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have been settling into Tabuk for the past few weeks. It has proven to be busy, setting up a house! We have slowly been filling our place with necessities (we just got curtains today! I am so thrilled!) and making it more like home. Andrew has been painting (the walls are all a horrible bright green) and fixing this and that. We also have screen on our windows now! I cant even express how amazing that is. We have been fighting the battle of the bugs since we arrived and its not pretty! We are also privileged to have sporadic internet that works for usually 2-3 hours a day! That may sound sarcastic, but trust me, 2-3 hours is luxurious! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been settling into the clinic here, we have been very busy this month, I have assisted 5 birth already! I have been learning so much, but there is much to learn yet! God has been so faithful in calling us here, we are so grateful. The pace of life here is slow, but, with how busy the nature of our ministry is, this is necessary! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is our kitchen. It may not be much, but its ours!</span><br />
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Our bedroom. Check out that beautiful green!<br />
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Andrew tearing down the wall between our suite and the one next door. We have rented both out, to give us more space.<br />
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This is after the wall came down and Andrew painted (5 coats!) of white on the walls! What a difference! </div>
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The view from outside. The door on the left is the suite that we are now renting as well. We use the door on the right as our front door.<br />
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The CR (Comfort Room aka toilet) is that door there, with a closet-size room to the right, where we "shower" (aka bucket showers!) </div>
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Andrew, putting his early birthday present to good use. We love our hammock! </div>
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So there you have it, a glimpse into our home! We (and by we, I mean Andrew) are working hard to make it more like home, settling into this place!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">The hike from the clinic takes about 30 mins to get to Bugnay. We did it, but were sweaty and panting by the time we reached the village. Imagine our chagrin when a 75 year old woman, carrying a 20 kilo bag of rice on her head, did it in half that time, with no sweat and a broad smile across their face. These people are strong and beautiful. Their steps are surefooted, scaling the side of the mountain because, well, this is <i>their</i> mountain. We sat and drank strong sweet coffee with them, asking about their life. The older women have arms covered in dark, wrinkly, tattoos. Some of the older men have large tattoos on their arms as well. We are told this means that they killed someone and got that tattoo to let others know. We learn that this tribe used to be headhunters and the gospel came in the '80's and with it, a complete change of village life. The large tree that once held sacrificed animals and shrunken heads, stands empty, used mostly by the local pigs for shade. We eagerly go to see it and I am quick to say a prayer, thanking God that His heart is for this people, for this small tribe. I am amazed at their strength and resilience. I watch a young girl, perhaps 12 or 13. She has one baby tied to her back, maybe 8 months old. Another sister, perhaps 2, is holding on around her knees, crying. The sister, tiny for her age, quickly scoops up the 2 year old in her arms, offering comfort. She is taking care of them. I watch as she wipes noses, brings them to the toilet (none of the babies wear diapers, they are all "potty trained" from birth) gives them water to drink or bounces them to help them fall asleep. I watch as she first hauls whole rice, pounds the stalks, sifts them and then washes the rice. This rice will be supper. It has taken her at least 2 hours to prepare the rice, 2 little ones clinging to her. She notices me watching her and sends me quick, shy smiles. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Everywhere we go we are greeted with curious looks and broad smiles. As the sun sets, we make our way back across the river, to the clinic. It seems long, like the steps go on forever. Crystal (the woman who runs the birthing clinic) distracts us with tales of local life. One that stuck out (that she wisely waited to share until we were across the bridge) was how, a couple of months ago, she was crossing the bridge and a part of it broke off, swinging down and almost throwing Crystal into the water. She managed to balance on the middle beam and get back to the side. She went to the village leaders and told them that they need to build a new bridge, to which they agreed. Imagine her surprise when, a month later, upon returning from a quick trip back to the US, the bridge is not new, instead, it has been painted! "We fixed it!" she is told, to which she laughs. We had a good chuckle and made sure, before crossing, to say a prayer and walk quickly! </span></div>
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I am truly in awe of this place. It is rugged and rural, you would be hard pressed to find fresh vegetables or fruit, really anything other than rice. There is no internet or cell service, not that anyone misses it. And there is <i>such</i> breathtaking beauty. The people are warm and friendly, quick to invite you in for food or coffee. "Come, lets eat" was the most common thing said to us. Babies were thrust in our arms, chubby, dark-skinned beauties. </div>
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The birth clinic there is run at a slower pace, only a few births a month, and, although the midwife often finds herself suturing machete cuts or giving antibiotics for an infection, she loves it. She is a part of the life there and has been accepted into their tribe. What an honour to work with such a strong people. </div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-13579303460872530832013-08-27T20:12:00.001-07:002013-08-27T20:12:13.797-07:00Our trip so far. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What was supposed to be a only-partially-exhausting trip, turned out to be a bit more than draining! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our flight to Manila was uneventful. Upon landing in Manila however, we were told that the city was flooded. We were advised that there were no night buses (we were planning on hoping on one that evening) and the lady who was going to pick us up, was stranded, attempting to get to the airport! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ok! So, we ran around the airport, looking for some semblance of a wifi connection, in order to book a flight to Tugegarao (the closest airport to home, Tabuk.) We did finally find a coffee shop outside, but, since there were typhoon winds and rain, myself, my computer and the $3 bread I was forced to buy (in order to have the wifi password!) were getting soaked! Not to mention, my computer battery was dangerously low! But God is good and sustained all things (including my patience) in order for me to book a flight and find a close hotel. Overpriced. But close. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So there we have it, we got in a taxi, and were quickly taken to the hotel. The flood had disappeared about 20 mins before we landed (we might have doubted its existence, except for the trees/garbage/dirt all over the roads!) but apparently started back up about 20 mins after we got into the hotel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It alternated between down-pouring and monsooning! The roads would get flooded within minutes! We holed up for the night, thankful to be safe and dry! The next morning, we anxiously checked the internet to see if our flights had been cancelled. No, we were told, all Cebu flights were still going! Thank God, we thought! We called the airport twice to confirm (too good to be true?) and were assured that our flight was on schedule. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We arrived at the airport "late", only an hour before out 11:25 take off time. We got to our gate and waited. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The terminal was packed with people. We waited some more, then, finally, at 3:00 (3.5 hours after we were supposed to leave!) they finally called us to board. I don't think I have ever been so happy to get on a plane! The 45 flight went by (mercifully) quickly and we touched down in the small city of Tugegarau. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Georgia (the midwife I will be working with) had been patiently waiting in town for us! We were so happy to get off the plane, but quickly realized that none of our luggage was getting off the plane. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Luckily Im a praying woman, so thats what I did. Prayed for patience, for grace and for energy to get in that loooooong lineup to fill out the "oops we lost your luggage" paperwork. After 45 mins, the paperwork was done and we were (oh thank God!) on the road again! After a quick, delicious dinner (or was it lunch? When was the last time we ate?!) we made our way to Tabuk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although it was already dark, I immediately felt at home with the warm mountain air, the quiet streets and the smell of life. We spend the night at Georgia's (we had <i>nothing</i> in our house) and were so grateful when our head hit the pillow! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next morning, we made our way to our house. Its a simple place, very rural. At first we were a bit taken aback, but we know that God will give us the grace to live here. We do plan on painting and fixing things up a bit (perhaps screens on the windows, so that the battle of the bugs might decrease?) and I think that will make us feel more at home. We really appreciate your prayers as we adjust to life here. We have been spoiled in canada with hot water and no bugs, but we feel confident that this is where God has us, surely He will give us strength to overcome obstacles! I spent some time at the clinic today, (4 births so far!) and it was amazing. I am so excited to know these women and their stories! They are friendly and sweet, not to mention so adorable with their round bellies! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I will share pictures soon, as Im sure you are all on the edge of your seat to see our place! :) We do not have internet yet, so we have to lug our stuff to the clinic or gas station to get online. We try to check online every 2nd day at least, but please be patient if we do not reply to your email right away! </span></div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-30983187050151924592013-08-08T15:24:00.000-07:002013-08-08T16:04:02.385-07:00Home!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But now Im sitting here, at 6am, after a <i>wonderful </i>11 hours of sleep. The rooster next door has been making his presence known for an hour now, the birds are chirping and its getting warmer by the minute. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are staying at a house with another married couple (husband is from Canada, wife is from Wales). They have have a cat, who seems to have some sinus problems. Every time he sidles us to me, he snorts around like hes a truffle pig. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are staying in Davao until August 20th, at which time we will hop on a flight to Manila (only 2 hours, thank God!) and then take an overnight bus (12 hours long) to Tabuk! We should arrive at our home on August 21st! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But for now, we are content to be here, getting to know the other girls in our program, enjoying the local </span></span><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">colour and scenery!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I kick and I scream and I thrash hard against the Father’s love. I shift my focus and become a prisoner to the panic instead of the promise, and still He says, “mine.” He looks at me, broken, and calls me daughter and ever so lovingly pulls me right back in.</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I want to live as a prisoner to the “Yes.” Remembering all we have seen, we set our hope fully on what we have not yet seen. We place all of our hope and all of our trust and all of our focus on the grace given us through Christ, and we beg to live captured by His promises.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We left Canada yesterday, all of our possessions thrown in the back of mom and dads Rav.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We forgot a few things, some replaceable (toothbrush) and some not (moms purse? oops) but were on the way nonetheless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We made a few stops, picking up a flashlight, sunglasses and SC card. The last few things ticked off our to-get list. We drove at a leisurly pace, not really in a hurry to get anywhere, deciding at the last minute to spend the night in Astoria. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Wake up was 6am, as garbage trucks lumbered by. A quick check proved that the parents had been up since 5, patiently awaiting for us to wake up. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Check out, then drive to find breakfast. Its only a 45 min drive from Astoria to Clatskanie, where we are meeting up for the week. On our way out of Astoria, we stopped into the house thats in the movie "The Goonies". (If you haven't seen it, do. Tonight.) and I was embarrassingly excited to be there! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The drive was mostly silent after that, all of us thinking the same thing "Good-bye again?"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We arrived at the house we are staying, quickly hauled in our luggage and said goodbye. Its funny how time goes by. The older I get, the more I appreciate my parents, but the less I get to see them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But yes, this is our path and this is what we are doing. </span><br />
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-60740060528687412072013-08-02T13:20:00.000-07:002013-08-02T13:20:54.614-07:00On saying good-bye (didn't we just do this?)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I could talk about how I told Cody that "Auntie and uncle are going away for a while." and he gets a serious look on his face and says "Cody go too?" and I get choked up. I could talk about how strapping him into his car seat was just as hard as it was the last time we left. How I fought back tears and couldn't quite pull myself together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I could talk about the long hugs, and rushed goodbyes, forced forward by me, one who <i>hates</i> goodbyes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But instead, I will focus on the good. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The fact that we have precious family and friends, ones who we will miss and think of often. We will thank God that we are blessed beyond belief by people who give and give and give some more. We are so grateful (how many times have I said that. But <i>its true.</i>) and although this part is <i>hard</i>, we are still thanking God for all that He has done and given to us.</span></div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-33077882530669972642013-07-21T18:24:00.000-07:002013-07-21T18:24:19.342-07:00On counting down...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Just typing that brings up a lot of emotions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My mind flies back to last night at family dinner. The house is alive with laughter, the wonderful smells of moms cooking and all things that say "<i>We are a family</i>."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think to my newest nephew, holding him in my lap and him deciding "Auntie, your lips look good enough to taste" and so he does. My heart expands when I think of him, his wide blue eyes and amazing smile. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think to the smells and sights of home. Mom bustling around, dad puttering in the garage. Family stopping by to chat, grab a bite to eat, drop something off. I think about driving around, knowing where Im going (well..mostly), being able to read the street signs. Having my </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">bestie within a few minutes drive, being able to linger over a cup of coffee and look into people eyes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have loved having deep, meaningful, faith-challenging conversations. I love seeing people in their new roles as parents, at work or in their spiritual life. I have been blessed with incredible friendships and connections. I am grateful, <i>so very grateful</i>, for each moment I have had with these amazing people.</span></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And now, as our time in Canada comes to an end, we are so eager for the next chapter to begin. Living away from our loved ones is hard, but Gods grace has always been enough to help us through that. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are so excited to see what is next, to live in one place for more than 3 months (Will my TCK heart love it?!) and be immersed in a different culture and language. </span></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There will be challenges, most certainly. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But the rewards of living a life fully abandoned to the One who created the moon and stars, they are <i>everlasting.</i> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And so, next week, we are off. First to Oregon for a week, then Davao City for 2 weeks, then Manila and, after a delightful overnight bus, we will reach our desitination in Tabuk, Kalinga!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(Just don't ask us how packing is going!)</span></div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-1829592856303160732013-07-03T18:17:00.001-07:002013-07-03T18:17:34.549-07:00New website! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have a new website! We would love for you to check it out, it has tons of info about our big move to the Philippines, they why and where and whens! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I keep telling myself that "I will blog today". But then the day passes and fills up with paperwork, planning, visiting, and living, and another day goes by with blogging silence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Im fine with that, since Im having a tough time putting into words how the past month has felt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So today, I thought I would do a fun post! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I shall call it "Jumping around the world!". <span style="font-size: x-small;">Which you already know, since you probably clicked on the post title to get here in the first place. Moving on. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You might have noticed that I took a LOT of jumping pictures while travelling. Im not sure how that started, but it just </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">seemed to happen. Thankfully I have a husband who is patient and great at taking jumping pictures. Sometime I was even able to pursued him to jump for a picture too! </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So here you go, some pictures and excerpt of jumps around the world! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That time I jumped and this kid snuck in to join me, and I didn't see him and I punched him in the face accidentally. Oops. Luckily he laughed it off!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mt Carmel, Israel. With some of the kids from the refugee centre! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Phew, my knees hurt just looking at them all! I love them though, I think they are a fun way to capture special places!</span></div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-88273701244340459622013-06-05T07:48:00.001-07:002013-06-05T07:48:30.265-07:00Happy Anniversary! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How has it <i>already</i> been 3 years?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You have shown me how to be better, to serve God more wholeheartedly, how to be more selfless and generous. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have grown and struggled with "you" and "me" and boundaries and walls, sin and joy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It has not been easy, but I feel as if we are in a new place now. A</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">s if we are more content to be one</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I sink into you, you sink into me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You surely didn't know what you were getting into, marrying me. But you are steadfast and loving, always praying for me and us. Your patience and strength give me strength. Your faith is beautiful and I love watching you step out more and more into Gods calling on your life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The past year was one of great adventures, many sights and much movement. I pray that the next one will find us sinking our roots more and more into each other. That we would learn, even more, that security doesn't come from a place or job or country or government. That Christ alone would be our security and that we would follow Him faithfully.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And a busy, amazing, sweet, chaotic 2 weeks it has been! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My amazing niece sweetly decided to wait for me to get back to canada, before being born! She was born just 32 hours after we got off the plane! I was so honoured to attend the birth, which was intense and quick!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Rebecca Lynn was born in the caul at 6:20am weighing exactly 7lbs. Mom and baby are both doing beautifully! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">AND I got to meet me amazing nephew, Declan. I <i>love</i> him. He is so squishy and cuddly!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It has been an emotional couple of weeks. Jet-lag and culture shock has been making me pretty exhausted and a bit foggy, but we are so thrilled to be here during this time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And coming up this weekend? My baby brother is getting married! That certainly deserves its own blog post, so I will save the mushiness for that! </span></div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-66612145179165064332013-05-01T12:35:00.002-07:002013-05-01T12:35:40.366-07:00Back in the great white north! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thats right, we are on canadian soil! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was 28 hours of travelling (plus some wait time) and over 52 hours with no sleep. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, granted, I did pass out for a few minutes in a Chinese airport. I woke up in a panic when someone walked by and I thought they were stealing my passport. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Arriving in Canada was so so sweet. I had been (almost) able to contain my </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">excitement up until we got off the plane. Then, walking through that last stretch, to where my parents were waiting, I thought I was having a heart attack. Literally, I grabbed my chest, turned to Andrew and said "I think Im having a heart attack!" He told me Im fine and we kept going. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We only told our parents when we were arriving, so it was quite the thrill to surprise people! I love their reactions and hugs! </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So here we are, me, bundled up, attempting to acclimatize my body. Andrew, overjoyed at the amount of food around him. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I know the culture shock will hit, I might weep in the pickle aisle (like a friend of mine did) but for now, life is extra sweet. God is so so good. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I do have memories, sitting with my brother in our little chairs, in Paraguay. We would use lemon aid instead of water, passing the <a href="http://www.yerbamate.us/Guampa-p/m.gu1.htm">guampa</a> back and forth. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was always a social thing. Someone would stop by for a visit and my parents, no matter what they were doing, would stop and prepare yerba. We would sit together, chatting about life, passing it around. To me it speaks of family, heritage, community and togetherness. I always loved how my parents made time for people, making them feel valued. Yerba mate is an extension of that. If you have spent any amount of time in my parents house, you have been offered to partake. Hopefully you accepted! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thankfully, I married a man who loves the horn. He starts every morning with mate (the hot version, terere is when we drink it cold) and reading his bible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Recently the kids here in Thailand have been drinking terere with us (well, once we are have drank enough that its weak! We do want them to sleep at night!) Andrew has been teaching them the "<a href="http://circleofdrink.com/yerba-mate-sharing-rules">rules</a>" and they <i>love</i> participating! They sit patiently and wait their turn. Its <i>adorable</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In Halong Bay, Vietnam, it was the perfect way to wake up on the ship! The scenery wasn't too bad either! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love this picture. It captures Andrews travelling style so much. Relaxed, bible close-by, yerba in hand. We enjoyed drinking away many hours on buses and trains! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There were many times when I (now) wish I would have captured moments of us drinking yerba. In Greece in our tiny rented apartment. Walking the streets of New York City. On the longboat in Laos, watching elephants pull logs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">10 kilos in 14 months. Awesome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There were times when we were about to reach the end of a bag and we would just pray, "Please make it last another week!" and it would! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Maybe it was God, maybe it was good portion control. Either way, we have immensely enjoyed drinking yerba around the world. It has started conversations, hydrated us, kept us sane, bonded us together, and made us feel "home" wherever we are. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A friend once told me, while in Australia, "If I can drink tea, I am home". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I laughed at the time, but now I couldn't agree more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My nephews (two and counting!) will come to me for fun, perhaps advice, perhaps suggestions of how to stay out of trouble (or at least not get caught!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I. can't. wait! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So here you go, another shameless bragging blog about my newest nephew. I cant wait to meet this little guy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When I think of going back to Canada, I have a hard time trying to explain what I am feeling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are asked often "Are you excited?" or "How do you feel?" and Ive been trying to answer honestly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes. No. Scared. Excited. Nervous. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Its been a challenge, processing the past 13-ish months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There have been moments of pure beauty, and ones of pain and hurt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How do you sum up a million moments, a dozen countries, countless encounters? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are aspects of being in Canada that make me so excited. This morning, I was picturing being reunited with my family and I got so excited that my legs went numb. True story. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Over the past year, the only person I have seen often is Andrew. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He is it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When I picture being in a room with dozens of friend and family, its kind of overwhelming. I haven't been around people that we know in a long time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What if I have changed and become something they dont like? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What if, in all of this streching and growing, Ive somehow been broken in a way that drives away people?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What if we are so busy that I rarely see Andrew? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Im sad that our time alone will diminish. Im selfishly sad that I will have to share him with family, friends, work and responsibilities. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I know that these things are exactly what they are. <i>Fears</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mostly unfounded and silly. But they are real. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">doesn't, however, change the fact that we are beyond thrilled to be home. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And thats exactly what's hard to explain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> How can you explain that on one hand, you are so excited to see them, on the other, you are scared of what that will be like. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I dont want people to offended, because I really, truly, am thrilled to see everyone again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But, as most chapters that must be over, its hard when you get to the end. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Is our trip over? What of the experiences and lessons? Will they be erased? Can we somehow continue to live them out in the luxury of Canada, even just for the 3 months that we will live there?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Im convinced we can and Andrews assures me that Im right. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So yes, we are heading "home" (a concept that continues to change) in time for my brother, Eleano and his beautiful fiancé, Roni's wedding! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We have missed ALL of their engagement, which makes us sad, but are thrilled to be a part of their big day!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Can I just take a moment and say: How the heck does time fly by so quickly! I swear Eleano was my baby just the other day, now he's getting married! We are so happy for them, they are an awesome couple.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What will it be like to be somewhere that has 90% less bugs? A place where you </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">don't</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> (hardly ever) sweat through one, </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">never mind two, shirts. What will it be like to have (almost) everything within driving distance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We took the littles out in the mid-morning, and it was a blast! The streets in town were lined with people and large tubs of water. Some water was icy-cold, some was warm. When you drive pass (and the driver slows) they throw water on you and smear food colouring all over your face! Because we are farang (foreigners) we got the worst (or best?!) of it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was such a blast! In northern Thailand, the celebrations go on for 4 or 5 days, but here, it only lasts for 2 days. While this wouldn't work for Canada, I think its just an awesome time. Theres something so wholesome about throwing water at strangers! We are so grateful that we could experience it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love watching Andrew with the kids. He is kind, fun, compassionate and a hundred other things. He will make an amazing dad. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A girl after my own beach-exploring heart! We spend the majority of the time walking on rocks, exploring and saying "Look! Wow!" at creatures, shells and random discoveries. </span></div>
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Andrews girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16152938192935580606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857977994706991737.post-41825713788045023012013-04-08T21:15:00.001-07:002013-04-08T21:15:17.251-07:00Easter in Thailand.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last year at this time, we were celebrating Passover in Israel. It was such an amazing experience for us, we were wishing we could do it again this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fortunately, easter in Thailand was pretty great too. I have to admit, we didnt realize it was easter until a couple of days before hand. We <span style="font-size: x-small;">(or honestly, I!)</span> have a hard time keeping track of months right now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Just the other day I thought it was January again! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Anyway, we can thank Pinterest for clueing me in as to what time of the year it was. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Church was earlier on sunday, and was held in a park. This means a few things:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Bugs. everywhere. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Monkeys attacking cars and people. They are like small (terrifying) gangs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Heat. Oh the heat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Numb legs from sitting on the ground criss-cross-apple-sauce. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(See picture below for proof)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But it also meant a beautiful view!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The staff had hidden 40 eggs (hard-boiled painted eggs) and we were sent out to find them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yours truly found none. Zero. Zip. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Finally one of the kids took pity and gave me one of theirs. Sad but true. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then the kids played a game. They paired off, each with an (unbroken) hardboiled egg in hand. On the count of 3, they had to smash their egg into the other persons. Whichever one didn't break, won! Simple. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(This one cracks me up and drives me crazy, all in one breath. I love her!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(I kinda thought the size difference made this pairing a bit uneven. David vs Goliath. But this time, Davids egg broke.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">No, I didn't wash my egg in the pond, I didn't want to spend the next week sick!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After the game, we ate our lunch. Rice and side dishes, like usual. (What will we do when we don't have rice with every meal? I honestly don't know!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We had this delicious punch. The one on the right was orange/starfruit/sugar punch and the one on the right, lime-leaf sweet tea! It was delicious! Everything in Thailand has sugar (and I mean EVERYTHING, from stir-fry to spaghetti!) and this tea was surprisingly lacking in sugar! It was such a treat! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh and the cups said "Happy xmas Day" on them, which just added to the charm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You have to be careful for the monkey, they are super <span style="text-align: left;">aggressive and will attack if you get too close. </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">K-man, getting a touch too comfortable with the monkeys. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They only <i>look</i> cute. They are mean, scary animals! Wait, now that I look closer, they dont look cute at all! They LOOK mean and scary! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While easter was nothing like "usual", I could say that about every detail of my life, so it seems right! It was a great day, full of reminders of love. </span></div>
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