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Taking it Down a Notch

It feels great to slow slow the pace of life down a bit this week after our move and travel to the U.S. Here are some of our snapshots since we arrived:Strolling through the park in Buenos Aires

The expolit conference! Norberto was inspired, challenged, encouraged. Here's a picture with famous latin musician, Danilo Montero.
Seeing Julie's family in Orlando. Here we celebrated a birthday and went mini golfing in the rain!

Fishing at Tio Dennis' house Memorial weekend with our dear friends, the Briscoes in Virginia. Timmy caught his first fish!We are so grateful to special friends that have loaned us their vehicle during our stay here and friends who open up their home with loving hospitality. This week we begin sharing with churches, so thank you for keeping us in your prayers.
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  1. ShiloMay 26, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    So glad you can rest a bit and enjoy some time with family before you hit the road again!

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  2. Rebecca Conduff AguirreMay 26, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    We love Danilo Montero!!! Great singer...the fishing looks like fun! Good you have a vehicle, I know that's such a biggie for all of us when we go back stateside...well, not so much for us here in Mexico since we just bring ours back and forth with us...rather different than other fields!

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  3. Ana DegenaarJune 2, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    I also love Danilo montero! your pictures are beautiful...

    By the way, we have a new section over at Everyday M.moms, calledMissionary Moms' Nests! Come Join it!

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  4. SarahJune 2, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Delighted to meet you! I just started this blogging adventure a month ago, and today found your site. Oh goodness, I'm grinning from ear to ear. We too are in the US and heading back to the mission field this Thursday. Such a joy to find you. I'll be back and often to hear how God is using your precious family for His glory.

    Hugs from this missionary mommy,
    Sarah Dawn

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