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Glasses made by Joseph, I’m sure they will be the next thing to hit New York and Paris so I would advise coming to Libreville and get yours at a discount price – while there is still time! It is really amazing how he makes these out of a few plastic lenses, a piece of wire, and small wooden jig.

I apologize

Really though... did you expect me to keep up with my blog? Now that you really think about it... did you really think I would write every week? Ok, so I'm not the greatest and I think I have figured out that maybe I'll do a picture and a little tagline or something. But if you want more details and someone who can actually write - check out Hannah's blog. It is the iheartgabon blog listed over on the right hand side.
Just as an intro Hannah is my partner in crime over here in Libreville for the next year!

Hope House

Picture taken by the CMA film crew that was here to take pictures and video at Bongolo and here in Libreville at the Hope House. The picture is me explaining why I’m not wearing the bracelet that they made for me. In the background Sabrina is doing the laundry and to the right one of the new fellas is doing the dishes. The film crew wanted to get some pictures of them in "everyday life" circumstances.
Hannah and I were thanking God the other day for our modern conveniences - and the time that it frees up for us to spend ministering.

I'm back

(Deicing our plane at Chicago)

I hit the Gabonese soil running and I'm finally getting to catch my breath... whew! Meetings, grocery store run (you'd be surprised how long it actually takes!), training, and then dinner parties. I got to meet the president of the National Church here, whose first name is Bernard - he picked up on our similar names! That was kind of cool! There is such formality in those meetings... I'm getting to see another side of the culture.

So how many dinner parties do you go to that turn into dance parties? What none??? You need to come to Gabon! We definitely had a great time, but I was also glad to have Mama Jeanine intiate a monthly get together with our groups to eat, pray, and love! Sorry just couldn't resist. But the Gabonese are a very loving and gracious people and whenever we are together love is definitely evident!

Come fly with me...

Yes today is the day... headed back to Gabon. With mixed feelings - it seems harder to leave this time, a lot more tears than last time. But I am excited about going at the same time. I will miss yawl (I am from the south!). But why not "come fly with me"? As Frank would say!

Please continue to pray for me! Will post something soon - hopefully! love lcb

Vermont (part deux)

In Vermont you hike a lot! Here we are hiking and it got pretty cold so we passed around Leanne's jacket.

We are also learning about hiding behind trees that are wider than you are! Had some good laughs during that lesson :)

Grilling hamburgers and having fun with friends - you can tell we're having a good time just look at Michelle (far left)!

Fall was definitely beautiful in Vermont, but the best part was the fallen leaves. We raked them into a pile almost as tall as Charlie and then they jumped! We never lost a kid in the pile, but we did lose a few shoes :)

I should say at this point that these pictures are not in order!

When Erron & Joy moved to Vermont I assured them I would visit, especially since they moved to a town 10 minutes away from a huge ski resort! Well it was getting down to the last few weeks I was going to be there and I still hadn't gone skiing - no snow!! I was so excited when I got to ski twice the week before I returned to NC! And so thankful that I got discounted tickets - a big THANK YOU to those who are responsible!

Emmy and I enjoying the sunshine and a picnic in the backyard!

Vermont (part 1)

I spent the last four months in Vermont with some friends of mine. I had so many cool and cute pictures that I just wanted to share them with you!

I am so much cooler than Fonzie!

Awesome kick Charlie! Notice Noah kicking from the sidelines!

This kid's name is Caleb and he looks like a younger Caleb that I know! Maybe it's just the blond hair and the name??

I love this picture of Joy & Emmy!

This is probably the best picture I have! Can you tell that he is winking and giving me a thumbs up while waiting in line at the fair? Hilarious!! He actually rode the Himalayan twice - way braver than I am!