February 2010
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Crazy Snow
So this past Thursday night, Brooke and I went out to our favorite restaurant in Tyler. And it was snowing. We had a great time, and went to a few other spots in town and then headed home. The whole time it was snowing. It was a great date. It snowed almost the whole night, and the next morning, we experienced a crazy sight for Tyler, TX. Now, for many people, including my wife who grew up...
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Argentina, Day 10 (the last day)
(This will be my last entry for Argentina, and what I experienced. I have put this off for some time because in a sense, I feel like it isn’t over until I write about this last day. I don’t think I am ready for it to be over. This day had by far the most impact on me and I am confident the same goes for my team. Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy the conclusion to my trip.)
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Argentina, Day 9
There was a big rain storm last night. I woke up like 1000 times. But it was fine. Its funny how every night I have a ritual of spraying my whole body, even my face, with bug spray. Then I lay on top of the mattress on the floor and hope I don’t sweat or get but.
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It is humbling to sit at the table with the Chicos Bible study this morning. I wish I knew what they were saying...
January 2010
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Argentina, Day 8
I got some good sleep last night again. However, this morning, I could NOT get out of the fog. My energy is gone. Breakfast and cabin assignments were fun. Everything was well prepared, but I could not get out of my tiredness. I guess it has caught up with me. We had an awesome prayer time before the kids got here. I gathered all the counselors together in a circle and had some of them pray...
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Argentina, Day 7
Church, Shopping and Hanging Out
(I forgot to mention that there is a really funny story about Jose saying “what” really loud on the bus. Also, yesterday we saw a really scary black vampire in the market area that I would like to forget.)
Today, I am sitting in the small and hot church, somewhere in Argentina. It is very sweet to see the people’s hearts that are here. I sat...
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Argentina, Day 6
I have to summarize our day in Buenos Aires because it is over now…
Where should I begin? I got 6-7 hours of sleep which was so good. Our first bus ride was great. I learned and practiced the beat I learned yesterday. Then JD got sick, so we needed to stop at a gas station. He did great hanging in there. We waited around for awhile and a couple of us bought a coke, which tasted...
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Argentina, Day 5
Sleep last night was pretty good. However, we were awoken by wild dogs and roosters at 5am. Literally. And then, Chris was snoring like a wild boar, right in our room! It was a crazy few moments and then I slept again for a good hour and a half. I felt somewhat rested for the first time yet. Breakfast went well, and then Bessi, Laura, Agustina and I talked about the schedule for today and...
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Argentina, Day 4
At 7am, John, Neal and I were awoken by the sound of the Bluffs guys getting around. The room has many echos and the poor guys had to get up really early to go to town for the day. I know that they were not trying to wake us, but it is hard to have a positive attitude when your comforts are taken so far away, and one added thing can push you over the edge. But the other guys remind me in small...
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Argentina, Day 3
I woke up to a cool breeze and wild dogs barking. Already looking forward to resting again. I opened my sleeping bag and used it as a blanket. When I couldn’t sleep anymore, I got up, organized my things and then took a short walk around camp.
I remember the little things from yesterday:
-The embraces to make us family, not strangers who know each others names.
- Bessy telling us that...
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Argentina, Day 2
We are still on the plane. I had about 4-5 sleeps for about 45min each or so. Feeling very busted. We landed about 9:30am local time. We springed 3 hours ahead because of the time difference. Customs took a very long time. We also had to pay a surprise 131.00 tax for each person to gain access to the country. Ouch. I put many pesos on my credit card. :) I crossed my fingers when they...
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Argentina, Day 1
I am filled with anticipation, details, nervousness, and excitement as we leave today for Argentina. Last night we prepped and today we ate lunch at McAlisters. Then the staff all headed to Dallas to check in at the DFW Airport by 5. Our biggest issue so far was transportation to Dallas. Poor Laura had to deal with a little of this at the main office. Because our team needed to meet in Tyler...
November 2009
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trust
It’s easy to talk about trust. It’s easy to think about trust. It’s even easy to act like you trust.
“As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.” Ecclesiastes 11:5
About 2 months ago, Brooke and I found out she was pregnant. Today, we went to the...