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My blog seems to be getting a little boring, so I decided to add a little something to make it more interesting….. 2. I hope to live in Thailand till a ripe old age, die a natural death and be buried there. 3. I've been married for 10 years to the most amazing man in the universe. I know that this fact will be disputed by some women who think that their husband holds that title, but it is the truth (deal with it). 4. I have longed for Children ever since I got married. Not before that, cause I though I was gonna be an old maid missionary. 5. After 8 years of Infertility, I got pregnant with our first child. We lost Peter to early miscarriage, and didn't think we'd be able to have kids after that. 6. I am currently 10 weeks pregnant with our second child. I'm so happy for our miracle baby, that we affectionately call our "Little Jelly Bean". 7. I would not have survived the last few years without the help and support of my precious friends at Hannah's Prayer. Thank you for helping me to stay sane during the grief and madness of Infertility. 8. I love Jesus!! He has been my Rock since I was 10 years ald. He has carried me through the fire many times - even when I was so mad I wanted to reject Him and His love. 9. I prefer honesty and truth over politeness and 'good manners'. Travelling and living overseas (particularly America) has taught me that sometimes I need to sugar coat stuff for other peoples sake, and sometimes for my own sake (so I don't get crucified). It drives me crazy, and as I get older, I actually get more inclined to return to the ways of my youth, and just tell it like it is. 10. I was called into Missions when I was 15 years old, went on my first mission trip when I was 17 to China and Philippines, and finally became a full time Missionary when I was 27. 11. I slept on the Great Wall of China when I was on my first mission trip to China. 12. I have travelled to 13 countries in my life. The only continent I haven't visited is Africa. 13. Before I die I want to go on an African Safari, take a train from Beijing to Moscow, take a boat down the Amazon, trek to Macu Picu, visit the Himalayas and a whole lot of other really cool stuff.
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Anne, thanks for your touching comment on my blog! I’m sooo happy for you with your pregnancy! I have a friend that has struggled with infertility, has adopted a little boy from Guatemala and is currently trying to conceive again. Though I’ve chosen not to have children myself, I do consider them a wonderful blessing and rejoice with those who have them.
I am very happy to have come across your blog as I am a missionary kid and grew up in Bangladesh and Kenya. We vacationed in Thailand when I was a child and I have fond memories of Bangkok as well as a beach that we went to. I understand the whole identity thing and culture adjustment etc. I love the life that I’ve lived, travelling all over the place.
Very nice to “meet” you!
Sounds like you live an exciting life. I pray that all goes well with this pregnancy.
that was a great post! Thanks
Awesome list and Congratulations on your pregnancy! Thanks for visiting my TT. :O)
Sounds wonderful. Having dealt with the heartbreak of infertility and loss I can feel your pain. May this pregnancy be uneventful, and may your babe be the greatest blessing of your life. God does, afterall, keep his promises.
Cindi
My TT is up and running
yeah!!!!
welcome to the thursday thirteen, anne!
i’m praying everyday for you and that jelly bean….just like folks did for me for miss zoë elizabeth.
have a great day!
hugs to you!
Sabadeeka! My mom is from Thailand, and I was born there. My dad is American, so I am a “half-breed!”
I would love to go back some day! I was born in Udorn. I do not know any of the language. Wish I did.
My mom goes back twice a year! It is nice to know that you are spending your life loving those people there. God bless you!
Thanks for helping us get to know you.
Happy TT!
Welcome to the TT 🙂
We have had bouts with infertility as well…now we have three children…I am so happy for you in your pregnancy and I pray it all goes smoothly.
Oh! If you go on an African Safarie, you have to take me along! I’ll be your nanny if you want, but TAKE ME WITH YOU! 😀
I can co-nanny with amber..and be your personal Journaling/Photography aid. …oh, but if we get really close to a wild garaiff…then you would have to take one picture of me w/it…Praying for you and your jellyBean too!
Miss ya’ll
OH…Pray for me and my friends…we may be going on a mission trip to Trinadad.
Girls, I’ll be taking resumes for the position of Nanny soon. My requirements are very stingent. I’m not sure if you’ll be able to measure up… I might just turn out to be one of ‘those’ mums.
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This is a great list. Good luck and God’s blessings with this new baby. I wish you the best. Take care and you will be in my prayers for a healthy baby.
My daughter went to Thailand with her Army reserve unit, and she loved it there. She wants to go back next year for the Cobra Gold again.
welcome to the 13! I think you’re my first commenter from Thailand!
Congratulations on your pregnancy. I truly wish you the best of luck and the best of wishes heading your way from The Netherlands!
Mandy :=)
Wow, you sound like you lead an interesting life! Congratulations on the baby! I pray everything will go well with him/her. 🙂
Thanks for visiting my TT!
congrats on the baby! always take care…
and wow! you’ve been travelling a lot!