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Hope and Vision ~ Compassion Tanzania Blogging Trip {Day 2} Part 1

May72012

The one thing that stood out during our visit to the Buhongwa child development center with Compassion International today was HOPE. “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 Hope from Samson, the project director that oversees the Buhongwa center {TZ 670} in Mwanza. He spoke of the future in anticipation and hope of what the next ten … [Continue reading...]

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Sweet Songs of Praise ~ Compassion Tanzania Blogging Trip {Day 1}

May62012

There is so much that I want to share with you all as we start our Compassion blogging trip to Tanzania, but my mind is literally whirling because of some travel glitches. We just arrived in Tanzania today and immediately headed to a nearby child development center to meet the church and pastors that run the center. We asked many questions, learned SO much more about how the programs are run in … [Continue reading...]

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The Packing Mom ~ Preschool Corner

May42012

This week was a whirlwind as I returned home from the 2:1 Conference, emptied one suitcase and packed an even bigger one to take to Tanzania. The kids have been helping me pack, taking trips with me to the store to help choose things for David {the boy we sponsor through Compassion in Tanzania}, and drawing pictures like crazy to send along with me. The kids sat down with me and we pulled out a … [Continue reading...]

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Yancy “Little Praise Party” Blog Tour

May32012

One of the artists that our girls love to listen to is Yancy {not Nancy…as they say every.single.time}. I’m not sure when we first gave the girls their first album from Yancy,  but it’s one that they know well. When I heard that Yancy was releasing “Little Praise Party”, I knew that our family would love to be a part of the blog tour. Here’s a little more about the album: “Yancy and friends … [Continue reading...]

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Coming Up in May 2012 {and some BIG Thanks}

May12012

In some ways I cannot believe that May is already here! This Friday I will be boarding one plane after another, eventually landing in Tanzania. My heart is overflowing with excitement and anticipation for all that I know God is going to do through this trip. Here’s a peek at where the trip will be taking along the way ~ from one side of Tanzania to another… During my time in Tanzania, I will … [Continue reading...]

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Private Book Readings ~ Moments to Remember

Apr282012

Moments to Remember was developed as a simple way to look back on our week as homeschoolers and find photos that encompass the memories we want to remember.  The week may have been tough, there may have been more bumps than smiles, but in the end these are the moments that keep us going, the ones we need to remember. Last week a friend of mine {from the time I was five years old}, was … [Continue reading...]

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