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Across The Miles: The Checklist
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The Parker's Journey in Missions Jos, Nigeria. 30 June, 2008. 1- Job for Jon found. He loves it. 2- Offer on a house was accepted. We will be living in Pleasant View, TN. (Isn't that a sweet name for a town? Expect to close and move in within a few weeks. 3- Job for Julie-hope to hear news this week. 4- Vehicle for Jon found. Will purchase soon. Is a Jeep a family car? 6- Trip to Charlotte for medical testing and debriefing- done. 7- Trip to Memphis- SO enjoyed the fellowship of new and old friends.
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Across The Miles: A List
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The Parker's Journey in Missions Jos, Nigeria. 23 May, 2008. The last few weeks have been packed! Shock of surprise parties. Inconvenience of no electricity. Joy of a generator. Labor of writing exams. Hard work of studying for exams. Fun of dressing up Nigerian style. Mixed emotions of graduation. Thrill of seeing alumni. Goodness of key lime pie. Congratulations of sports' awards. Temperature of cooler weather. Rhythm of the rains and hail. Procrastination of packing up. Sounds of a house full of kids.
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Across The Miles: July 2008
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The Parker's Journey in Missions Jos, Nigeria. 18 July, 2008. Ten things I am thankful for and am fully enjoying:. Comfortable beds with nice linens. Hot showers-at any time! Internet-to stay in touch. Constant, reliable electricity. Efficiency of doing laundry-never thought I’d take joy in washing clothes. Nine foods I am enjoying:. Sonic – Happy Hour ½ price drinks (love the ice). Penne Rustica from Macaroni Grill. Sam’s Hot Dogs. Boneless, skinless (featherless) chicken. Camps for girls to attend.
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Across The Miles: Continent Hopping
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The Parker's Journey in Missions Jos, Nigeria. 31 May, 2008. We left Nigeria at 8:00 this morning. At 8:00 PM we were standing in front of Big Ben, walking past Buckingham Palace, and enjoying the cooler weather in London. By 6:00 PM tomorrow, we will be in Nashville. Three days, three continents! Tonight we are staying at one of Jon's high school classmate's house with his three girls. As I logged in to check email (on a high speed internet connection! Saturday, May 31, 2008. Remember nai in the heels?
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Across The Miles: February 2008
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The Parker's Journey in Missions Jos, Nigeria. 29 February, 2008. Friday, February 29, 2008. Links to this post. Friday, February 29, 2008. Links to this post. 28 February, 2008. A FULL, FULL house. Taking kids home for odd reasons. Stress relief product creations. Uno-lots and lots of Uno. Visiting at friends' houses. Texting back and forth. Homework (for students and teachers). Yummy (but not too yummy) grilled cheese. I love the life we live here. Never dull. Thursday, February 28, 2008. But, is death...
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Across The Miles: June 2008
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The Parker's Journey in Missions Jos, Nigeria. 30 June, 2008. Seems that goodbyes have been a large part of our lives this month. Yesterday morning my grandmother passed away. The girls and I are making a very quick trip to the east side of the state to say goodbye. Monday, June 30, 2008. Links to this post. 1- Job for Jon found. He loves it. 2- Offer on a house was accepted. We will be living in Pleasant View, TN. (Isn't that a sweet name for a town? Expect to close and move in within a few weeks. But t...
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Across The Miles: March 2008
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The Parker's Journey in Missions Jos, Nigeria. 30 March, 2008. The students spent the last few weeks looking for pledges and preparing. On Saturday, they gathered at the school track to walk laps to help raise money for AIDS. The walk lasted for two hours under the hot sun, but each walker persevered. Over $1000 was raised! I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. Edward Everett Hale. Links to this post.
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Across The Miles: Brothers/Sons
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The Parker's Journey in Missions Jos, Nigeria. 23 May, 2008. I can remember when we were thinking of moving to Africa, a few people thought that the move would be the worst thing we could do to the girls. How I wish I could share with you the joys of living here from the girls' eyes. We love the culture here.it is a protective culture with many uncles and aunties (and brothers) to help guide and love. I can tell that the bond has truly become like siblings because they also fight like brother/sister.
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Across The Miles: April 2008
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The Parker's Journey in Missions Jos, Nigeria. 30 April, 2008. Only month from today until we fly out of Nigeria. This fact brings much sadness as we leave a place we have grown to love and call home. These past two years have flown by (ESPECIALLY this year) and we can't believe it is time to think of packing again. Lauren and I were driving around today mentioning how beautiful Jos is.not our first impression! Http:/ www.youtube.com/watch? Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Links to this post. Links to this post.
