Hello, If you see this in time, please pray for me tomorrow Thursday in the morning. Please pray for me, especially that I would be able to get enough rest and have energy for my studies. I am feeling worn down and bit discouraged,but I know that God can give me the strength to push […]
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Thank you for your prayers! Last weekend I was especially focused in my study time, while still allowing for a social break or two! Even with so much studying, I only managed to get caught up in two out of three classes. “Keep Calm and Study On” has been my motto these past few days.
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Hello friends and family, Thank you for your prayers regarding balance between caring for others and my studies. Things seem to have calmed down on that front. The weekend is here and I am hoping to get a lot of studying done. Please pray that I would be able to be alert, focus in, understand
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Hello friends and family! I have just been able to fix my blog-post-writing app, which means it’s going to be a lot easier for me to keep you all updated. Hosanna! The family reunion had some unexpected logistical turns, but it still went fairly well. Sadly, a couple of my cousins weren’t able to make
Cooking time: Less than it takes for the delivery man to arrive! Ingredients: Two large flour tortillas, trimmed to fit if necessary Some olive oil, sprinkled on lightly Some Medium Safeway Select Fire Roasted Salsa, spread thinly with a spoon (I think that the key here is chipotle, or Serrano chilies with garlic) Some cheddar
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As demonstrated in the story below, language surveyors usually encounter the unexpected, and must be flexible! This is not considered a problem- it is one of the aspects of surveying that makes it so joyful! “During the Pangwa survey in southwestern Tanzania we went to a village to do individual interviews. We had already randomly
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Through all of your generosity via www.globalgiving.org and other means, you have given a total of $2,046, which is over 200% of our goal of $1000! The extra funds will help to further equip the rural farmers and help additional communities. More exciting news! Bright Star Philanthropy Partners has paid for my airfare to go
Seeds Fundraiser 200% to goal! Thank you everyone! Read More »
What do I want to see happen for my birthday? Let me explain: These brothers of mine are genocide survivors. They have dedicated themselves fully the past two years to realizing their dream: Lifting rural Chajul, Guatemala, out of crushing poverty caused by the organized “coyotes” whose business practices amount to robbery. The coyotes take
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What does English sound like to foreigners? Or rather, what did English slang sound like to an Italian pop singer in 1972? This video upload contains both the classroom introduction (with the subtitles below!) and the full music video released later. [See video description for all credits.] This song by Adriano Celentano entitled “Prisencolinensinainciusol” was
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