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Because pictures say it better.

Days like yesterday are sad, and sometimes it’s hard to think about the good in humanity. But there is so, so much good, and I’m remembering that today. Some of the most energizing and uplifting experiences I’ve ever been a part … Continue reading

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I think God sent me to Africa to give me a lesson in patience.

If there’s one adjective in the world that does not describe me, it’s ‘patient.‘  I love efficiency, and ‘wasting time’ is just not my thing at all. The Husband actually had to teach me how to just sit on the … Continue reading

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A month ago we embarked on a grand adventure…

WHOA, holy time-flying!  It was a whole month ago that the Husband and I started our journey to Africa (Tanzania, to be exact, since Africa is pretty big and diverse and probably doesn’t like being lumped into that broad of … Continue reading

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“No, there won’t be any lions around, just hyenas.”

Remember when I said I would camping on the safari? Well, it happened. At least one of us was happy! I knew I was in trouble when we got out of the safari vehicle and walked with our guide to … Continue reading

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Volunteering turned out to be the very best way we could have started our marriage.

As I’m sure you’ve figured out, the Husband and I returned from Tanzania/Istanbul safe and sound and are now in the process of adjusting to ‘normal’ life.  It’s awful (the adjustment, that is).  The trip was absolutely perfect.  Well, except … Continue reading

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