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Tag Archives: memories
The Ruins of Great Zimbabwe
Our visit to Great Zimbabwe, a medieval African site Continue reading
Posted in Memories
Tagged African history, evangelism, field trip, homeschooling, memories
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And Let One Interpret
I am so excited about something that won’t be in my life anymore. Not because I don’t like it, but because I’ve finished it! Last week I finished translating the last lesson of our Sunday School curriculum into Xitsonga. I … Continue reading
Posted in Missional Monday
Tagged church, learning the language, memories, Missional Monday, missionary job descriptions
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Now We’re the Perfect Family!
I thought after seven weeks of being a seven-member family (the perfect number!), I probably should include our newest little on the family blog. Cameron Lee Meyers was born August 12, 8 lbs. 6 oz., and a kinda short length … Continue reading
Little Miracles for the Meyers
It’s time for some good news from the Meyers family! Our little Meyers Miracle Number Five will be arriving mid-August. I don’t use the word miracle lightly. I consider three of our five children to be miracle babies. Indeed, every … Continue reading
Posted in Memories, Weekly Report
Tagged danger, encouragement for missionaries, memories, miscarriage, trials, weekly report
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Saved by the Mud
I mentioned that rainy season was about to begin here, and last Sunday that was proven correct in classic style. It was raining hard for the second day in a row with a chilly wind. Rainy days are always low … Continue reading
If You Give a Pastor a Pickup
As our rainy season approaches, I remembered a little yarn I wrote several years ago during our rainy season about my husband and how we couldn’t seem to think of the perfect car for transporting people to church on the … Continue reading
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Tagged ita vita african, memories, Missional Monday, missionary challenges
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Typical Homeschooling: Drop Stuff Off Your Roof
Every spring when my favorite bush, the Yesterday Today Tomorrow bush, blooms, I try to get a picture in front of it with Callie. This year, we were a bit late, but still managed our picture after church on … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly Report
Tagged Apol Zool 2, homeschooling, ita vita african, memories, SOTW2, traditions, weekly report
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Monthly Report: Visitors and Broken Bones (not necessarily connected!)
Seth was gone for 10 days in the beginning of September, and when he came back, he brought his dad with him for a visit until the end of September. I had personal health concerns, and then Carson broke both … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly Report
Tagged an African naturalist, Apol Zool 2, church, homeschooling, ita vita african, memories, SOTW2, weekly report
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Y’All Look Alike!
Friday night, my husband was letting a church member out of our gate and locking it up for the night, when a man driving our teammate’s pick-up truck drove up to our gate and repeatedly shouted in Tsonga, “Where’s my … Continue reading
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Tagged African culture, ita vita african, memories, Missional Monday
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Not Much to Show for All That
Last week was the 10th anniversary of the day Seth began his work in South Africa. 10 years! That seems like a respectable amount of time to dedicate to a people not your own. I think we can officially be … Continue reading
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Tagged African culture, ita vita african, memories, Missional Monday, missionary challenges
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