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For The Joy of All Nations. Tuesday, June 10, 2014. It's June 10th. When I glanced at my phone this morning and saw June 10, it hit me how crazy it is that we are sitting in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, today. On June 10th of last year Patrick and Samuel and I were on a plane headed to Bratislava, Slovakia. We were calling our move "long-term." We wanted to raise our family there. But we never expected to be here in America today. In fact, by December we were back on a plane to America. My parents came to visit.
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For The Joy of All Nations: July 2013
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For The Joy of All Nations. Sunday, July 14, 2013. Samuel visited his first European castle yesterday. And I’m just beginning to feel the weight of the decision we’ve made to live here. It really affects his life too. In some ways, I feel like we’ve taken away some significant things. Number one on that list would be living near his grandparents. Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Last meal in America at the Dwarf House. No air conditioning, so we bought a pool! Samko is helping put some furniture together. He has a...
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For The Joy of All Nations: He's not talking yet
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For The Joy of All Nations. Monday, December 3, 2012. He's not talking yet. I didn't think much of it at the time, but earlier this afternoon Samuel really surprised me. I've been enjoying watching him interact more with people and toys and the world around him. Sidenote: today at the grocery store, Samuel said "hi" to a woman walking by. She was so amazed and said, "Wow, he's talking at such a young age! What else can he say? Umm nothing. Sorry to disappoint you, but he's just making noise.). Next sprin...
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For The Joy of All Nations: It is the night of our Dear Savior's birth (well, it was)
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For The Joy of All Nations. Friday, December 28, 2012. It is the night of our Dear Savior's birth (well, it was). The annual first-night-of-Encounter chicken fingers. Someone got their little mouth on this before I took it away. And she gave me some great ideas/resources. Interview with Phil Vischer, the creator of Veggie Tales. He recently made a movie called “Buck Denver Asks, ‘Why Do We Call It Christmas? Definitely worth listening to. So here are Samuel’s 3 Christmas gifts. We are on staff with Cru, ...
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For The Joy of All Nations: June 2012
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For The Joy of All Nations. Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Another month of pictures. 31 weeks- after a long drive out to Missouri. We made it just in time to celebrate Jenny's high school graduation. 32 weeks- celebrating Regan and Sheila's wedding. And Patrick's birthday at a beautiful country church. Way out in middle of nowhere southern Missouri. 33 weeks- hanging out in downtown Greenville. With some precious Slovakia friends. 34 weeks- after a baby shower in Clemson we got ice cream. Next spring, we are...
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For The Joy of All Nations: October 2012
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For The Joy of All Nations. Tuesday, October 23, 2012. A very happy 3 months. Samuel and I had a little 3 month photo shoot today. While Daddy was gone. Happy 3 months to our boy! Sort of looks like a mug shot. We also went to prayer walk on campus today. And ran into all these friends! Samuel was clearly excited to see them. Saturday, October 20, 2012. This little boy is making this fall extra fun! This week we went to an apple orchard, and. We've also had on the schedule. Happy 2nd birthday, Caleb!
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For The Joy of All Nations: May 2012
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For The Joy of All Nations. Thursday, May 17, 2012. Weeks 29 and 30. Celebrating 29 weeks of pregnancy and 8 months of marriage. At a fun Gullah restaurant in Edisto. 30 weeks at the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. In the past 2 weeks we've traveled from one coast to the other. We spent a week with my family at Edisto Beach and a week with our friends Matt and Katie at their home in Juneau, Alaska. No more traveling for me for a long time! Or at least until we leave to drive to Missouri tomorrow. Just happ...
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For The Joy of All Nations: September 2012
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For The Joy of All Nations. Thursday, September 13, 2012. It's amazing all the "firsts" you experience when you're brand new to the world! We drove the 6 hours to Alabama for a little family reunion time,. And Samuel was amazing! I think not quite 2 weeks old. Is the best time to travel with kids. Samuel is a sleeping champ. Because Clemson and Mizzou were playing at the same time,. The plan was to change clothes at halftime. But the Clemson stuff only lasted a few minutes. First trip to Dollywood. Weeks...
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For The Joy of All Nations: Meeting the GG's!
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For The Joy of All Nations. Monday, November 19, 2012. A few weeks ago Samuel finally got to meet his Missouri great-grandparents, Roe and King. They made the long drive on a week when no one else would be visiting so they would not have to share this little boy with anyone. I think he stole her heart pretty fast. GG Roe brought lots of presents. Samuel loves kicking GG King in the chest. And GG Roe loves the disposable camera. The other big event in the Martin house is starting solid foods. I never.
