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A Shoeshine 7 Apr 2013 | 07:22 am
He needed a shoeshine. Rather, he needed to learn to shine his own boots. It shouldn't amount to much, but it was eloquent. Me, busy at the stove, scrambling to get dinner for seven on the table. ...
The Braid 1 Mar 2013 | 12:38 am
"One of the Brown girls had her hair in a heart braid at class on Friday," she says with an accusing smirk. I'm up to my elbows in coconut oil and hair. It's washing day and we have already had an i...
Ripples 23 Feb 2013 | 02:54 am
The stream running along the Kind Hearts property is infamous around our house. My husband, being the marine scientist turned Coast Guard marine safety guy, was mortified to hear that a tannery and a...
Elijah's Party 19 Feb 2013 | 07:56 am
If you've been around for a while you know that five times a year I lose my mind. Five birthday bashes that have to blow my children away. It puts me into a frenzy. First figuring out what to do, t...
Kind Hearts School 19 Feb 2013 | 07:28 am
This is my third attempt to share this wonderful news. Instead of being eloquent, I'm just going to blurt it out: The fundraising goals have been met and exceeded! Plans are being finalized and soon...
I'm still here 24 Jan 2013 | 01:59 am
I'm ashamed to see that it has been over a month since I last posted. Terribly shameful of me. I should begin by saying, "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year". Instead of chronicling a long list o...
Blanket Delivery 14 Dec 2012 | 03:02 am
Pictures are worth a thousand words. In my current state of writer's block, pictures are invaluable. Thank you to each of you who made a blanket, hosted a party, or collected blankets. Again, my wo...
My Apologies 11 Dec 2012 | 01:09 am
I am sorry. Blogging has always been feast or famine for me. Unfortunately, when I get home from Ethiopia, I usually begin a period of famine. I feel guilty. I blame it on the adjustment after bei...
Progress at Trees of Glory 20 Nov 2012 | 11:54 pm
The familiar sound of a barking dog wakes me up. I'm groggy and realize that my dog shouldn't be outside so late at night. I open my eyes and an unfamiliar room greets me. My sleepy mind is confuse...
Unlikely Activists 20 Nov 2012 | 11:31 pm
I met a sweet group of believers last spring. I had known about this tight knit church since last November. They sent blankets all monogrammed with the church's name and the words, "Jesus loves you....
