You Too Can Clash Like This!

I've wanted to mention clashing for a long time. It's been on my list of things to blog about all year. Originally the photo in my mind was of a beautiful Tanzanian woman garbed in a panoply of patterns and colors that flow behind her as she carries a basket of bananas down the dirt road. That photo has never been taken, however many opportunities I've seen. So, here am I, feeling liberated and joyful in the freedom of color and pattern that I have here in Tanzania.

Pretzels Around the World!

This is one of my favorite Saturday mornings ever. My mom, dad, brothers, two friends, and I spent two hours on Skype baking breakfast pretzels. What are breakfast pretzels? Imagine hot, soft pretzels, filled with apple bits and topped with cinnamon and sugar! My family was on our annual Fall beach trip, in a cabin we rent from friends. I was in my home in Tanzania. But, it felt like I was with them in the beach cabin  for the two hours, as we talked, synchronized recipes, and sculpted our pretzel art! God's blessing come in the most unique forms... spiral, infinity sign, smiley face, traditional, heart, and ring!

I'll Fly Away

We had a lovely first field trip this week. We went to the airport, thanks to the lovely Mission Aviation Fellowship pilots. They showed us around the terminal designated to small planes, including their office. Then the kids were full of excitement as we watched jets, planes, and helicopters land and take off. We paid special attention to the MAF plane in the sky, and when it landed got to tour it, each kid trying the controls. My favorite part was spending relaxed time with the kids on the bus (listening to them spontaneously break forth in song!) and outside at the airport.