Hey!
Today is Tawnee's 6th Birthday. So, we all went to town and had lunch at a real sit-down restaurant. While were were in NDJ we went to the post office. There was a box of stuff waiting for us! (Thanks Marcia!) We opened the box at the post office. Inside were all kinds of goodies. But, the best was already backed pizza crust, pizza sauce, and pepperoni! Wow. We had a great pizza dinner. Afterwards we sang Tawnee "Happy Birthday" and watched a movie. Fun times.
Weather's been rainy and cold. High today was only the high 80's.
Tomorrow, we plan on just hanging out here, doing nothing in particular.
Hope you all have a great day.
sf
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Hey there,
Last night the kids and I were talking about what we're gonna do "when we see momma". I told Tawnee, "You are gonna be crying cuz you missed her so much." She looked at me, rolled her eyes, and said, "Dad, they're gonna be tears of joy!"
Like, duh, Dad!
The kids report only 18 days left to go. This is getting to be like a Christmas countdown only less expensive! So far the only cost, besides a bit of food during our layover in Paris, will be a trip to Dick's Drive-In on the way home from SEATAC. (We all figured a good dose of grease and fat right off the bat would be an apt way to celebrate our arrival.)
See you later.
sf
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Last night the kids and I were talking about what we're gonna do "when we see momma". I told Tawnee, "You are gonna be crying cuz you missed her so much." She looked at me, rolled her eyes, and said, "Dad, they're gonna be tears of joy!"
Like, duh, Dad!
The kids report only 18 days left to go. This is getting to be like a Christmas countdown only less expensive! So far the only cost, besides a bit of food during our layover in Paris, will be a trip to Dick's Drive-In on the way home from SEATAC. (We all figured a good dose of grease and fat right off the bat would be an apt way to celebrate our arrival.)
See you later.
sf
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, 26 July 2010
It is a funny thing when, despite the fact that my wife and some of my kids are 1/2 a world away, I get reports from "helpful" individuals that it would be good if I blogged every now and then so that they can know what's going on. Well, isn't that the reason I sent Janice home? OK, not the reason at all, actually. So, without further adieu here's my latest installment of "What's going on in Chad, Africa".
Absolutely nothing.
Thanks for checking in.
Bye
Oh, not funny, eh? Well, what have we been doing? Lots of stuff, much of it in preparation for leaving on the 15th of August. Here, let me just give you a list of the things....
- A good friend came for 2 months and did many, many projects around the Welcome Center. He even managed to have enough time to build a very nice BBQ. It's gotta be the nicest BBQ in N'Djamena. Thanks Marty!
- Completing various other mini-projects so that when the Holzners get here Marcos isn't running around frazzled trying to get stuff done instead of taking care of his family and making sure the guests at the Welcome Center have what they need.
- Trying to decide what we want to pack back to the States and what we want to stay here. I find myself asking "Do I really need that when I go back? Do I really want to bring it back here when we return in 2011?"
- Since we will be moving to the Welcome Center before we leave for about 1 week we have also been trying to decide how much stuff we will really need to take with us for that 1 week stay. After all, it'll just have to be put back in the house when we leave. (The Holzners will be staying in our house for the year so this necessitates our move.)
- I've also been spending a fair amount of time working with Janice on the things we will need for our stay in the States. Things like car insurance, cell phones, doctor's visits, dentist appointments, etc., etc., etc. Oh yeah, and we'll have 3 new drivers in our family as the oldest 3 will all be spending large chunks of time behind the wheel learning how to drive. This activity, alone, will keep Janice and I busy.
- The kids and I have also been comparing notes on the bizarre dreams we've all been having. For some reason, almost from the moment Janice and the kids left, we all started to have very strange dreams. Not sure what that is all about although we have had a few good chuckles as we've talked about them amongst ourselves.
- We have also been trying to find ways to occupy our time. The current game of choice is Acey-Ducey. Earlier it was Uno. There's also been a few games of Risk and a game of Settlers thrown in for good measure.
I am sure there's much I've left out. One thing we have noticed is that since Payton isn't with us there seems to be more food in the house for the rest of the family. Didn't really realize he ate as much as he does. I'm thankful that at this time Grandma has the responsibility of feeding him. My advice: buy lots of mac and cheese.
Until next time.
sf
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Absolutely nothing.
Thanks for checking in.
Bye
Oh, not funny, eh? Well, what have we been doing? Lots of stuff, much of it in preparation for leaving on the 15th of August. Here, let me just give you a list of the things....
- A good friend came for 2 months and did many, many projects around the Welcome Center. He even managed to have enough time to build a very nice BBQ. It's gotta be the nicest BBQ in N'Djamena. Thanks Marty!
- Completing various other mini-projects so that when the Holzners get here Marcos isn't running around frazzled trying to get stuff done instead of taking care of his family and making sure the guests at the Welcome Center have what they need.
- Trying to decide what we want to pack back to the States and what we want to stay here. I find myself asking "Do I really need that when I go back? Do I really want to bring it back here when we return in 2011?"
- Since we will be moving to the Welcome Center before we leave for about 1 week we have also been trying to decide how much stuff we will really need to take with us for that 1 week stay. After all, it'll just have to be put back in the house when we leave. (The Holzners will be staying in our house for the year so this necessitates our move.)
- I've also been spending a fair amount of time working with Janice on the things we will need for our stay in the States. Things like car insurance, cell phones, doctor's visits, dentist appointments, etc., etc., etc. Oh yeah, and we'll have 3 new drivers in our family as the oldest 3 will all be spending large chunks of time behind the wheel learning how to drive. This activity, alone, will keep Janice and I busy.
- The kids and I have also been comparing notes on the bizarre dreams we've all been having. For some reason, almost from the moment Janice and the kids left, we all started to have very strange dreams. Not sure what that is all about although we have had a few good chuckles as we've talked about them amongst ourselves.
- We have also been trying to find ways to occupy our time. The current game of choice is Acey-Ducey. Earlier it was Uno. There's also been a few games of Risk and a game of Settlers thrown in for good measure.
I am sure there's much I've left out. One thing we have noticed is that since Payton isn't with us there seems to be more food in the house for the rest of the family. Didn't really realize he ate as much as he does. I'm thankful that at this time Grandma has the responsibility of feeding him. My advice: buy lots of mac and cheese.
Until next time.
sf
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Friday, June 18, 2010
Friday, 17 June 2010
Wow! 2 blogs in a row. Enjoy it while you can. Ha!
This morning when I went outside it was in the mid 80's. Very comfortable. Was 79 in the house. Was able to spend a few minutes chatting with Alex on Facebook. I'm so glad we have the ability to do things like that. Can't imagine what it was like for missionaries only a few short years ago.
We're just under 2 months until we fly out of here. Janice has been gone for 3 weeks. Last night both Tawnee and Esther cried in bed for mommy. Breaks my heart.
Hope you all have a great day.
sf
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This morning when I went outside it was in the mid 80's. Very comfortable. Was 79 in the house. Was able to spend a few minutes chatting with Alex on Facebook. I'm so glad we have the ability to do things like that. Can't imagine what it was like for missionaries only a few short years ago.
We're just under 2 months until we fly out of here. Janice has been gone for 3 weeks. Last night both Tawnee and Esther cried in bed for mommy. Breaks my heart.
Hope you all have a great day.
sf
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Hey there....
At the risk of stating the obvious: I miss my wife and kids. Yes, it does help to have some of my kids with me (6/10ths of them to be exact). However, that is a poor reward when I think about all I am missing out on with the rest of the family. And, that doesn't even begin to say how I feel about Mrs. Flude. Not easy to put into words something that I feel deep down within my being; something that I can't quite get a fix on yet I know it is there because I am constantly being reminded just how lonely I am. I am sure Janice and the kids in the States feel the same way however it is a little difficult to feel too badly for them as they eat Red Robin hamburgers, Spartas pizza, and Ivars (just to name a few). Plus, they are enjoying Janice's mom's cooking. Oh well... only 2 months to go.
Hope you all have a great week.
Psalm 37:25
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At the risk of stating the obvious: I miss my wife and kids. Yes, it does help to have some of my kids with me (6/10ths of them to be exact). However, that is a poor reward when I think about all I am missing out on with the rest of the family. And, that doesn't even begin to say how I feel about Mrs. Flude. Not easy to put into words something that I feel deep down within my being; something that I can't quite get a fix on yet I know it is there because I am constantly being reminded just how lonely I am. I am sure Janice and the kids in the States feel the same way however it is a little difficult to feel too badly for them as they eat Red Robin hamburgers, Spartas pizza, and Ivars (just to name a few). Plus, they are enjoying Janice's mom's cooking. Oh well... only 2 months to go.
Hope you all have a great week.
Psalm 37:25
sf
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Thursday, 6 June 2010
Hello there!
Been a while since my last post. Been busy.
On Face Book Alex asked me to post something here because it has been a while and, as she stated, "so we can know if the house has burned down" (or something like that).
Well, I can report that the house has not burned down. Yet. Nor have any children died, starved to death, or been otherwise harmed in any way (save for the fact that Janice isn't here). Sure, there's been a fair amount of tears shed and "'Daddy, where's Mommy?" But, otherwise, we are holding our own.
Libby's dad, Marty, arrived a few days before Janice and the kids left. He's been a huge help. We've completed several projects around the W.C. and still have plenty of time (he goes home in the middle of July) to complete many more.
In a development that might be a surprise to many, those of us still in Chad (me, Gracey, Emma, Liddy, Ethan, Tawnee, and Esther) confirmed yesterday that we will be heading to the States on 15 August 2010. Thus will begin our family's Home Assigment. We plan on locating in the Lynnwood area so as to be close to family. Of course we are all excited to be going Stateside as we will now get to be there when the baby is born.
Hope you all have a great day.
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Been a while since my last post. Been busy.
On Face Book Alex asked me to post something here because it has been a while and, as she stated, "so we can know if the house has burned down" (or something like that).
Well, I can report that the house has not burned down. Yet. Nor have any children died, starved to death, or been otherwise harmed in any way (save for the fact that Janice isn't here). Sure, there's been a fair amount of tears shed and "'Daddy, where's Mommy?" But, otherwise, we are holding our own.
Libby's dad, Marty, arrived a few days before Janice and the kids left. He's been a huge help. We've completed several projects around the W.C. and still have plenty of time (he goes home in the middle of July) to complete many more.
In a development that might be a surprise to many, those of us still in Chad (me, Gracey, Emma, Liddy, Ethan, Tawnee, and Esther) confirmed yesterday that we will be heading to the States on 15 August 2010. Thus will begin our family's Home Assigment. We plan on locating in the Lynnwood area so as to be close to family. Of course we are all excited to be going Stateside as we will now get to be there when the baby is born.
Hope you all have a great day.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Wazzzzup?
Things are going well here. Or, should I say, they are going about as well as can be expected when the glue to the family is gone. It's been quite a bit different but we've been managing to stay ahead of each crisis. So, that's good.
Last Friday a family friend arrived. Well, actually, he's more than that. He's a friend and He's Libby's dad. If you remember, Libby is the young lady who's been staying with us for the past 11 months or so.
Marty (that's his name) will be here for 2 months. Can you believe it? He actually took a leave of absence from his job to come. Worked tons of overtime to earn the extra money he'd need to come here plus bank enough for his family while he's away. What an awesome husband, father, and friend.
It is great to have him here. Not only is he enjoying Libby, he's also enjoying all of the work I've got him doing. Pretty neat deal if you ask me.
Talked with Janice via instant messaging this AM. She's doing good. She reports that Payton has not stopped eating since his arrival. All the kids here (those who remember anyway) are jealous. Someday they'll be able do the same.
Hope you all have a great day.
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Things are going well here. Or, should I say, they are going about as well as can be expected when the glue to the family is gone. It's been quite a bit different but we've been managing to stay ahead of each crisis. So, that's good.
Last Friday a family friend arrived. Well, actually, he's more than that. He's a friend and He's Libby's dad. If you remember, Libby is the young lady who's been staying with us for the past 11 months or so.
Marty (that's his name) will be here for 2 months. Can you believe it? He actually took a leave of absence from his job to come. Worked tons of overtime to earn the extra money he'd need to come here plus bank enough for his family while he's away. What an awesome husband, father, and friend.
It is great to have him here. Not only is he enjoying Libby, he's also enjoying all of the work I've got him doing. Pretty neat deal if you ask me.
Talked with Janice via instant messaging this AM. She's doing good. She reports that Payton has not stopped eating since his arrival. All the kids here (those who remember anyway) are jealous. Someday they'll be able do the same.
Hope you all have a great day.
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