tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180125235546374371.post9171935389031735314..comments2023-09-09T09:02:12.340-07:00Comments on From Camels to Kiwis & Everything Between : Our New SandboxTamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438684629577873377noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180125235546374371.post-15590822728474354682012-03-25T11:32:01.550-07:002012-03-25T11:32:01.550-07:00Welcome to culture shock. You're there...it wi...Welcome to culture shock. You're there...it will get better every single day! I promise!!!! Big hugs, keep trooping. Starbucks is an excellent idea and remedy, by the way, great instincts.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790291204289635403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180125235546374371.post-85074258288991246592012-03-19T16:57:21.319-07:002012-03-19T16:57:21.319-07:00Lyndsay's first words to you were my exact wor...Lyndsay's first words to you were my exact words...I wish I could give you a big hug! NOW I understand, to the best of my "American" ability, why you rolled your eyes back when I asked if you had been able to get your appliances to work yet. That question certainly confirmed I had no clue about what you are dealing with... For me, reading your blog brought tears, until the Starbucks part, then smiles came out. I love, love, love you, Tami! So thankful for the healing balm of God's Word.Lovellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180125235546374371.post-48251602615773953072012-03-19T16:53:52.702-07:002012-03-19T16:53:52.702-07:00Oh,Love....I seriously have heart palpitations rea...Oh,Love....I seriously have heart palpitations reading this and am completely breathless with total empathy for you :( All of that just plain old BITES!!! I can only imagine all of the feelings of frustration you are feeling.....How fortunate though that because of your steadfast faith and our AMAZING God,you are able to stop and pull yourself out of this drowning ocean of trials and just focus on HIM and his provisions which are SO abundant. Refocus and Regain! It's not going to be a familiar or easy road, but you WILL navigate it and each journey will get less and less traumatic. I am praying for you,sister! Props to Chris and his grillbake skills! Lol! :) Love you to Dubai and back xoxoNoellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291674075319685542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180125235546374371.post-52014209583012515392012-03-19T16:51:13.609-07:002012-03-19T16:51:13.609-07:00P.S. I did notice that you have a Kirdkland waste...P.S. I did notice that you have a Kirdkland waste basket, thanks to Costco., What do people do that don't have little ones in school. Where does their compost go>?????? Or do you just adopt some little ones to take to school??? <br />Do you remember on the farm!!! We took that food garbage out and believe it or not, friends, we threw it in the vineyard, and it got worked up the next time out with the tractor. We were Eco friendly and didn't even realize it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180125235546374371.post-88304617205228301242012-03-19T16:41:07.969-07:002012-03-19T16:41:07.969-07:00I came home, and mom said, Tami has a blog. I loo...I came home, and mom said, Tami has a blog. I looked at moms face, and I knew this blog was going to be somewhat different. Was I right. I am sorry to say, I had to laugh, chuckle, giggle, yes dad can giggle.<br />But I also then realized that I haven't been faithful enough in praying for our family. You always have seemed to have it all together, even more so than mom and dad at times. But this week I sensed that it wasn't all together. But God gave you a word, from the Lord, and that truly assisted in filling the void. I am so sorry that the cookies didn't even taste good. But Riley, can bring a smile even to a stressed, troubled, and frustrated mom!! If only with a small waste basket, and a dust pan and broom. That is a picture to put in a diary, for years to come. Dad loves you and will just pray a little harder,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180125235546374371.post-74156087925551372642012-03-19T15:46:04.662-07:002012-03-19T15:46:04.662-07:00Your horrible experiences are certainly entertaini...Your horrible experiences are certainly entertaining - for those of us reading about it, not for you as you're experiencing it. I hope this week is more calm, that you've read a few manuals, found the right cleaning supplies, enjoyed another Starbucks (or two), moved the clothes to the right closet, baked some better cookies, and 'built' a bigger sandbow. Keep smiling, TJ - you are loved!Bettynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9180125235546374371.post-46905708717272257172012-03-19T13:57:08.547-07:002012-03-19T13:57:08.547-07:00Oh friend....I wish I could give you a big hug. I ...Oh friend....I wish I could give you a big hug. I guess the romantic thought of moving across the world had to meet reality sometime huh? I definitely needed to hear your inner wisdom though as you realize how you need God to change the way you face these new challenges. We dropped morning naps over here for H and B so I've had my share of crabby impatient mornings as we get used to our new normal. Thanks for the challenge to bear those fruits no matter what. Hang in there girl!Lyndsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602541980429416926noreply@blogger.com