tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.comments2023-06-10T08:20:35.149-05:00Musings from GracelandElysahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14417564858613501645noreply@blogger.comBlogger1860125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-48422122892211413302013-11-12T19:29:40.101-06:002013-11-12T19:29:40.101-06:00It was so good to catch up on your posts, and the ...It was so good to catch up on your posts, and the pictures were so wonderfecmminul!Anglican Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07249115198113456073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-71912638337668162732013-11-04T21:56:22.086-06:002013-11-04T21:56:22.086-06:00Eeeeep!!! Wish I could have stowed away in your l...Eeeeep!!! Wish I could have stowed away in your luggage. But will definitely be praying for you, and anxiously waiting for an update. :)Anglican Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07249115198113456073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-11172498164671279302013-10-30T22:32:24.308-05:002013-10-30T22:32:24.308-05:00Loved this.Loved this.Anglican Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07249115198113456073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-17759874570396577662013-10-27T18:16:35.164-05:002013-10-27T18:16:35.164-05:00Woot! Woot! But, of course! Congratulations Betsi...Woot! Woot! But, of course! Congratulations Betsie... and Mom and Dad!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-19973364137740074422013-10-26T18:46:28.985-05:002013-10-26T18:46:28.985-05:00I am so glad you found Graceland, Jen. I am defin...I am so glad you found Graceland, Jen. I am definitely going to check out your blog. I actually have it up, just need to go read some of it. It is always fun to meet other grace-girls, especially if they love Africa. ;)Elysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417564858613501645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-53882824276162666032013-10-25T06:59:14.213-05:002013-10-25T06:59:14.213-05:00Wow, that's wonderful! Congratulations to her...Wow, that's wonderful! Congratulations to her, and to you, Mom. :)Anglican Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07249115198113456073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-91272880072011649662013-10-23T22:24:44.035-05:002013-10-23T22:24:44.035-05:00Hi Elysa, I found your blog because we had "g...Hi Elysa, I found your blog because we had "grace" in common. It was such a pleasure to stop by and find that we have a lot more in common! :) I'm the oldest daughter of 8, and a homeschool graduate. I've always had a special place in my heart for Africa, particularly Kenya. When I was single and husband-prospectless, I was studying nursing so that I could do medical missions there. But when I met my husband, the Lord directed us on a different course. :)<br /><br />Your kiddos are precious, and hilarious! I'm so excited for you all on this new adventure you're one. I will say a prayer for your family in this transition time.<br /><br />Grace and peace,<br />JenAnglican Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07249115198113456073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-29491439838664932732013-10-16T18:28:15.932-05:002013-10-16T18:28:15.932-05:00Out of Africa by Isak Dineson is great. There'...Out of Africa by Isak Dineson is great. There's a movie based on it, too, which I think won some awards starring Robert Redford. Terri Piconehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02686422104911853192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-80421655757599622012013-10-15T12:21:05.360-05:002013-10-15T12:21:05.360-05:00THANK YOU, JEN!!!!
THANK YOU, JEN!!!!<br />Elysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417564858613501645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-38613613501242238522013-10-15T12:20:38.139-05:002013-10-15T12:20:38.139-05:00Thank you for that, B! And I love that quote. It...Thank you for that, B! And I love that quote. It helps to know that you are praying empathetically for me. I AM packing all my FIAR books, though. ;)Elysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417564858613501645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-52914995965116053072013-10-15T03:16:29.222-05:002013-10-15T03:16:29.222-05:00i'm praying for you this week, Elysa. i found...i'm praying for you this week, Elysa. i found that the day of the sale was the hardest part for me. thinking of strangers walking away with bargains out of things that i treasured. but the prayers of God's people and God's goodness saw me through. <br /><br />one of my favorite quotes is from John Piper:<br /><br />'The world is not impressed when Christians get rich and say thanks to God. It is impressed when God is so satisfying that we give our riches away for Christ's sake and count it gain.'<br /><br />praying that you'll be able to count it all gain, friend!us5https://www.blogger.com/profile/14737175282110050879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-6902129897016198022013-10-13T22:55:37.299-05:002013-10-13T22:55:37.299-05:00Praying for God's peace and presence to be fel...Praying for God's peace and presence to be felt strong over you tomorrow as you go. Jen U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07131972782447946309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-5167138059710363902013-10-13T20:27:45.970-05:002013-10-13T20:27:45.970-05:00Thanks, Leslie. We will be going through a lot of ...Thanks, Leslie. We will be going through a lot of our stuff that is in storage tomorrow and maybe Tuesday. REALLY dreading it. Pray for me!Elysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417564858613501645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-13416981354396788652013-10-13T20:26:10.856-05:002013-10-13T20:26:10.856-05:00You definitely understand, Barbara! It is definite...You definitely understand, Barbara! It is definitely a good gift from the Lord to walk this journey. Just pray for me as this week is going to require lots of getting-rid-of-stuff and making decisions about what to take. Probably the least favorite task I will tackle as part of our moving.Elysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417564858613501645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-27185850115128893052013-10-13T20:23:51.750-05:002013-10-13T20:23:51.750-05:00Thanks, Heather! Just two months and sixteen days...Thanks, Heather! Just two months and sixteen days now. :D<br />Elysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417564858613501645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-78999855783940984402013-10-13T18:16:24.295-05:002013-10-13T18:16:24.295-05:00well i know these feelings, challenges and excitem...well i know these feelings, challenges and excitement! the bitter-sweetness of going; saying goodbyes and hellos.<br /><br />God go with you every step, Elysa. this morning i'm feeling amazed at His goodness to have sent two of us FIAR moms across oceans to participate in His work in other lands!us5https://www.blogger.com/profile/14737175282110050879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-55692469879302382732013-10-10T23:09:39.366-05:002013-10-10T23:09:39.366-05:00Its good to see you posting sweet friend! (((Elys...Its good to see you posting sweet friend! (((Elysa))) I understand though the difficulty of getting to it some days or weeks. I feel like I've done that too - and I'm not planning a HUGE move!<br /><br />Praying for you as you ready things to go! Sending hugs too!<br /><br />Love<br />LeslieLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168494263698424081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-66769350118582766332013-08-30T15:45:51.407-05:002013-08-30T15:45:51.407-05:00Loved the interview, looking forward to seeing you...Loved the interview, looking forward to seeing you all in Swaziland. have a great time at the beach. we are at Murrells beachHunnyHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870612769661089707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-6139412224735711012013-08-11T22:14:47.300-05:002013-08-11T22:14:47.300-05:00This brought tears to my eyes. Hugs and love! This brought tears to my eyes. Hugs and love! Jen U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07131972782447946309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-11430227963962901372013-08-11T16:13:56.657-05:002013-08-11T16:13:56.657-05:00Hi! I am an MK from Swaziland and grew up on the ...Hi! I am an MK from Swaziland and grew up on the Nazarene Mission Station in Manzini. Excited for you! I am going to make it back there soon I hope! Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06762801462077974915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-20205598804140431442013-08-11T13:26:39.353-05:002013-08-11T13:26:39.353-05:00Thank you, Leslie! Couldn't do this without th...Thank you, Leslie! Couldn't do this without the prayer support and encouragement from friends like you.Elysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417564858613501645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-82983115779490054522013-08-10T23:26:27.086-05:002013-08-10T23:26:27.086-05:00(((Elysa))) Hugs to you friend,
I know how hard ...(((Elysa))) Hugs to you friend,<br /><br />I know how hard it is to make dietary changes. Just take it one day at a time and know that you CAN do this! We don't eat paleo, but do all eat gluten free (which is most of the breakfast foods you mentioned). <br /><br />Breakfast here might include eggs, bacon/sausage, smoothies, fruit, yogurt (not sure if this is paleo?), applesauce, granola (GF). <br /><br />Hugs to you friend<br />LeslieLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168494263698424081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-47439262293198882102013-08-10T23:23:38.070-05:002013-08-10T23:23:38.070-05:00Praying for God's grace and courage as you fac...Praying for God's grace and courage as you face lasts. I know that they can be bittersweet. I know too that you are so excited about what the future holds. Sending you big hugs friend!<br /><br />Love<br />LeslieLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168494263698424081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-11251527356965985152013-08-10T10:47:54.553-05:002013-08-10T10:47:54.553-05:00Elysa- you know your always welcome back here for ...Elysa- you know your always welcome back here for another visit. If their are AL FIAR moms that you would love to see before you leave, let me know and I will organize a get together here at our place. If their are places here in AL that you and the kids want to see before you leave- come stay here and we will make it happen. I know your time is short and precious but we would LOVE to see you one last time before you leave, if possible. Maybe we can make a trip over there and you could show us Jackson and New Orleans? Jen U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07131972782447946309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33548620.post-16182169314814957372013-08-10T10:41:53.362-05:002013-08-10T10:41:53.362-05:00Elysa- several of the staff on the FIAR board have...Elysa- several of the staff on the FIAR board have done or are doing Paleo. If you haven't already- ask on the boards. <br /><br />Sorry to hear this. :( Jen U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07131972782447946309noreply@blogger.com