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Tagged With: Caleb

fari masa

[Zarma for fried dough] I have to let you in on a little secret.  We often feed our children funnel cake for breakfast.  Please don’t hate me.  Some mornings (who am I kidding?…) MANY mornings, it’s just too good and easy to pass up. Every morning here in Niamey, you see women sitting on the … Continue reading »

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decidedly not complaining, but asking you to pray

This post could also be called finishing strong.  I started writing it on Thursday. I haven’t posted in close to 2 weeks. Usually that means that life has been hard. The good news is that our water has pretty much stayed on. The bad news is our internet and electricity have not. Apparently someone hit … Continue reading »

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this moment

{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. and a nod to my favorite blog soulemama.

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drum lessons and a growing baby

Hello friends.  Although I’ve had several posts rolling around in my brain, it’s really been a while.  So, I’m going to make up for lost time by combining two news worthy events into one. Sam has started taking drum lessons on Saturday mornings.  Many of you who have traveled to Niger will recognize his teacher. … Continue reading »

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out with the old, in with the new

I love being able to post about crafty Mama projects.  What this really means is that things are all right in my world.  The stress level is low enough that I can put my boys in bed, ignore the mountains of dishes in the kitchen, and do something that relaxes me and fills my heart … Continue reading »

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