Friday, April 23, 2010

Zen

Some of our great friends Thabisa and Sizwe met Kristy at the Botanic Gardens for a photo shoot.  I love this Photo Kristy caught of Zen.



Friday, April 16, 2010

Powers out in Durban

Don't judge our meager words in scrabble! Powers out. Thought Jeep was
dead (it's not). Boys in bed.

Working hard?

Couldn't help but take a photo of the action outside our house. 7
municipal workers watching one guy dig. I love to see our tax Rands
at work.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Book Club

Once a month Kristy gathers together a group of around 10 women to eat, laugh, talk, and imbibe all in the name of "book club."  Lilies book club is made up of past students, Dr.s, counselors, moms, wives, and so much more.  They have all become deep friends and this time together has been one of great fun and encouragement.  It is life as a ministry to each other.  It falls outside the box of anything traditional for those trying to figure out if it is a Nav/church thing and it enters into a great builder of the soul for each woman involved.

And it gets some of us guys together to play Basketball (this week) or just try to reign in 3 year olds other weeks!

Grandma Sue left a pie in the freezer for us.  Fit perfect for the ladies theme this month: Cook books and cultural food.

Burundi in Minneapolis


Dunn Brothers is having an event on Direct Trade coffee that if I were in Minneapolis I would be sure not to miss!  Check it out and go if you can.


Burundi Coffee Event April 19, 2010

Monday, April 19th, 1 - 2:30pm
Depot Hotel in Minneapolis, MN

Emile_KamwenubusaOn Monday April 19th we will have the rare opportunity to hear from two special guests who will be stopping in Minneapolis for a brief visit following the SCAA in Anaheim, CA - April 15th – 18th.
Emile Kamwenubusa and Adrien Sibomana are two key players in the coffee industry in Burundi. Emile is intimately involved in working with the USAID on a number of agronomic projects that the USAID has implemented at several washing stations and Adrien is the Executive Director of Intercafe Burundi, a key exporter that we deal with to secure our Burundi coffees.
We have arranged for these two special guests to provide a presentation that will cover various topics explaining the washing station projects in Burundi and the processes of quality differentiation that go into satisfying the different market segments for specialty coffee, as well as the benefits of direct trade in ensuring coffee supply and quality.
The presentation will take place from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19 at theDepot Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis, MN. We hope you all will be able to join us for this rare educational opportunity.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

What they like in South Africa

Some people this may not appeal to, but in South Africa one of the favorite treats is biltong.  Biltong is essentially meat hung to dry out after they soaked it in vinegar (i think) for a bit.  Not sure about the vinegar bit, but really it's just raw, dried meat.
As I was buying Myles a cool drink one day at a little shop in our neighborhood I heard this guy asking about the "wet and fatty one."  I took note because he said that one was a lot "wetter" then the other and that it was wetter then most other shops had.
I decided that I didn't want any "Wet and Fatty."

 

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Going to church

Ever since Myles saw one of the baristas (at the national Barista
Championship that I MCed) do his hair like this, he's had to copy it.
Thanks Wayne.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

What we do.

As we see ourselves connecting deeply with students they remain a part of our life long after they graduate.  This goes along with our heart and vision to impact people for the whole of life.  To not "run" a campus ministry but to be and birth life-long laborers for the Kingdom.

Do we always do well at this?  No.
Are we trusting God continually for His help, guidance and success in this? Yes.
Have the last 8+ years been "successful?"  Absolutely!

Our joy is in seeing people like Thsepo (pictured with Myles) grow in love and trust of God while continuing to be life-long laborers.
That is what we do, who we are.  We happen to be full-time Navigators doing it in Durban South Africa.  But regardless of how or where, that is our life, vision, and future.
And you?  Is that you?