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  1. I am just as annoyed by a television that is too quiet as one that is too loud. Same with the radio. I need my audio at just the perfect level or it just drives me crazy and I'd rather have it off altogether.
  2. Tejan and I are loving Tom and Jerry cartoons. I used to love to watch them with Ethan when he was home with me... I think they're funnier than Looney Toons even.
  3. I can't stop thinking about the sermon at church two weeks ago. I was so challenged by it. What does it mean to live without fear? If you want, you can listen to it here.
  4. Speaking of good sermons, if you want to hear Quami (Tejan's 'big brother') tell his story of God's protection during the war in Sierra Leone, you can hear it here.
  5. I think we may be dealing with a minor infection in one of Tejan's legs... it's swollen and hot this morning. Now I have to see how I can fit a doctor's appointment into my crazy day.
  6. Speaking of doctor's appointments, we go in for a CT scan of T.'s jaw this afternoon. Right after I take the school newspaper to the printer and right before we go watch Kyler's first cross country race. Ugh. Too much... and all of this with my poor boy who can hardly put weight on his sore leg. HELP!
  7. The dog had a weird case of the twitches last night... all jittery and walking funny and shaking. Fortunately, she stopped after about an hour and seems fine this morning. I can't deal with a sick dog right now on top of everything else, so I'm very thankful that it wasn't anything serious.
  8. I've got fun pictures of Tejan in church Sunday, sharing a little of his story with Quami... he did a great job. One of these days I'll post them... no time today!
  9. I got to meet the couple who was ultimately responsible for getting Tejan's medical treatment arranged here in Spokane. Their daughter was in Sierra Leone two summers ago and when she came home and shared Tejan's issues with her father (who is a radiologist) he took it upon himself to find a way to get Tejan here. It was amazing to meet them and see how the timeline of their journey coincided with all those nights I was up in the middle of the night praying for Africa... amazing stuff.
  10. I'm loving this album by Derek Webb right now. Do you know Derek Webb? He was part of Caedmon's Call for years and went solo in 2003. Caedmon's Call is my all time favorite Christian band... so it makes sense that I would like Mr. Webb as well. I'm slowly collecting all of his albums on SwapaCD.com. For almost free, I might add. (If you're not swapping CD's on this amazing site, you should be...)

Happy Tuesday, friends. Smooches.

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  1. Anonymous2:59 PM

    Cath,
    I do so wish we lived close so we could help you out right now.
    We would love to have Tejan around and help you out with all the other things going on in in your life right now.
    Just hang in there - the rewards will be PRICELESS.
    Love you
    Mom

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  2. Kelly9:04 PM

    You are amazing. Have I mentioned this?
    All that self sacrfice stuff + the practically free CDs. I am so signing up for that program. See how huch I learn from you?
    Are we going on that cruise?

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  3. Susie7:42 AM

    You are all about the free swaps, aren't ya? THnaks so much for sharing those sites- I have tucked them away in my favorites :)

    A little cyber hug for you, too. I imagine everything that is happening will only be used for His glory. A good thing, for sure.
    Sus

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  4. Anonymous7:54 PM

    i love caedmon's call. thanks for mentioning them. i haven't listened to them in a long time.

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