Monthly Archives: January 2009

It’s a dog’s life

but as for me, I was in another corner of the room close to the fireplace,   studying. It was a great day, in terms of getting things done.  Groceries, studying, a walk on the river (check out an ice shot … Continue reading

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In the middle

I like doing a preparation for a crown like this.  It is in the middle of the mouth(not at the far distant reaches of the mouth), on top(no tongue in the way), mouth is clean and healthy(gums are not bleeding … Continue reading

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Just….

Some days I just wish I could stay at home.  I think I need time to let parts of me (that are always busy and rushing to something coming up next) settle down and let me catch up with myself. … Continue reading

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Change

I’ve just come home from my last council meeting. I’ve served enough time they are letting me go free. I guess it has been almost ten years now, some under the old board system and now a couple of terms … Continue reading

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Week of Prayer

The week of prayer at our church has become an important marker in our church year.  We usually do this just before Advent starts although our denomination marks the month of January for this emphasis.  This year things were just … Continue reading

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So much to do and so little time.

Words have been sort of few and far between these days. I guess most of my time has been spent learning things  these days – or at least trying to.  Both my Greek studies and my Bass practicing have demanded … Continue reading

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Lessons

Compassion This morning during my private talk with God in the quiet of my living room, I told him about this patient that I was dreading. Last time he was so arrogant, called me “girl” as if I was of … Continue reading

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Things Accomplished

I undecorated the tree. It sits wrapped in plastic on the front deck. Wonder how long we will ignore it’s existance before we haul it off? Zaka informed me by phone that he peed on the potty. I guess the … Continue reading

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What will change Africa?

A friend from my missionary days in the Congo posted this link on Facebook.  Very insightful, considering the writer professes to be an atheist.  I think he recognized the heart of what we believe, what we hope shows in spite … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

It feels as if I should be posting a picture of fireworks or something very celebratory – but alas no pictures.  Slept in nicely this morning after a fun time at the Loseth’s. Did you know that Dixie is amazing … Continue reading

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