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| 2011- Eight years ago, we were waiting for my niece to arrive, and it was watermelon season. |
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| 2019 Now, it's my turn and watermelon season again! We're so grateful that God led us to be near family as we wait for little girl to arrive. |
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| It’s sweet to be surrounded and supported by my sisters, mom, and other lovely ladies during this time. It was a lovely shower and I enjoyed sharing some cultural differences I expect to experience in Congo with baby, such as that she must always wear a hat and socks or I will be shamed by well-meaning Congolese friends and strangers alike! |
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| This soon-to-be father celebrated with my dad by getting away into the mountains for some peace and quiet. |
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| For the third Sunday in a row, we’ve gotten to share with different churches about what God is doing in Congo, and it’s been great! |
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| Had some sweet family time with all the Dawson siblings together ! We even got away for a breakfast without kids at a local taqueria. (Missed you, Danielle!) It’s so nice to be present for these moments. At the same time, I missed the funeral of a dear family friend and lamented how living abroad means we mostly miss the big events. It’s a bittersweet journey. Thankful for today ! |
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| Mark is still coaching frisbee on this side of the world! Glad that he gets to be part of Sports Camp at one of the churches that supports us. And I love the New Mexico sky! |
