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Tom
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Posted 10/8/2004 7:18 AM (GMT -6)

Hey all-

I've been working on getting permission from my mission board to do a year's MIR (Missionary in Residence) at North Central University in Minneapolis during the '05-'06 school year. Our colleges use furloughing missionaries to teach missions courses, so I put in my application.

I just want to say (for those of you who knew it was in the works) that it got approved! Now I have to convinced my kids. It's pretty hard switching schools. They've done it so much moving from overseas to Virginia, and now next summer from VA to MN. Though we're approved to move to MN next summer for a year, I need to think prayerfully (or is it pray intelligently? idea!

) about what's best for my kids.

Pray that over the next few months God helps my wife and me to talk our daughter through the issues so that she comes (or doesn't come) on board with the whole idea.

But if we say yes, then it's...

PARTY TIME!

Tom

selah
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Posted 10/8/2004 7:47 AM (GMT -6)

Hi Tom,

Aw, these are the hard ones! I will definitely pray. Would you remind me how old/how many children you have that would have to make the switch? Though I selfishly want you here to talk to (and possibly join our Kierkegaard study from time to time ;)) I really know how important it is to defer to the wisdom of God... as well as to the hearts of our children.

Lemme know.

love
selah

"When we acknowledge that all of life is sacred and that each act is an act of choice and therefore sacred, then life is a sacred dance lived consciously each moment. When we live at this level, we participate in the creation of a better world."

Scout Cloud Lee

Tom
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Posted 10/8/2004 8:47 AM (GMT -6)

Thanks for the offer to pray for us while we make this decision. Approve

Check your hotmail.

Tom

quest for truth
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Posted 10/8/2004 10:16 AM (GMT -6)

Selah

quote:
Though I selfishly want you here to talk to (and possibly join our Kierkegaard study from time to time ;))

Hi Selah, how are you doing? Is the Kierkegaard study a class offered at Woodland Hills or a private small group study you are involved with or what?

TGB, I will pray for you and your family in this decision making time. I know how hard it is to make a decision like this because we ourselves are thinking of relocating and having to think through EVERYTHING including how our children feel. Hey, maybe we could swap houses. Tongue

Tom
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Posted 10/8/2004 10:21 AM (GMT -6)

Thanks for the prayers!

Bandit

1Heart
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Posted 10/8/2004 3:26 PM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by quest for truth

Selah
quote:
Though I selfishly want you here to talk to (and possibly join our Kierkegaard study from time to time ;))

Hi Selah, how are you doing? Is the Kierkegaard study a class offered at Woodland Hills or a private small group study you are involved with or what?

TGB, I will pray for you and your family in this decision making time. I know how hard it is to make a decision like this because we ourselves are thinking of relocating and having to think through EVERYTHING including how our children feel. Hey, maybe we could swap houses.

Quest,

I sent along a book for you with Selah. Hope you got it! God Bless.

Jo-Anne Smile

"Sometimes all we can do is go back to the character of God, and drop anchor there."

quest for truth
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Posted 10/8/2004 5:08 PM (GMT -6)

Thanks, Jo-Anne. I haven't received it yet but do appreciate your remembering. Smile

How did you like North Carolina? Did you visit other states out on the coast? I am glad to hear that you, Selah, and the rest had a great time at the conference. It is nice to see you back around here.

Truth Aficionado
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Posted 10/8/2004 6:33 PM (GMT -6)

Hello QuestForTruth,
BTW, thanks for your offer to pray for me on my drive to the EEM conference, also thanks for all of your kind words throughout this board.
I’m grateful. King

Hello MoonRiverj,
I hope you had a nice trip, welcome back to the board.
You were missed. Smile

Hello Tom,
I have been in the midst of moving across town for over 8 months. It has been a real adventure to say the least. No I' am not Amish - I have a motor car. Wink

I will say a prayer for you and yours.

quest for truth
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Posted 10/8/2004 8:46 PM (GMT -6)

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I have been in the midst of moving across town for over 8 months

Isn't it ironic that you and Tom are trying to move to this COLD state while I am trying to flee the frost!

Or when you say "across town" do you mean literally across this town? Sparknheart, don't you already live in Minnesnowta? Shy

Thanks, Sparknheart, for your kind words. I appreciate you too. Cool

selah
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Posted 10/8/2004 11:33 PM (GMT -6)

Hello Jo-Anne!!

How art thou?

Sorry about the book. I have it. It's right there by the door. I just haven't been around church much since we've been home. Quest, let me know how I can get it to you and I will asap!

Jo-Anne, I'd love to hear about the rest of your adventure.

Stay in Touch,
love
selah

quest for truth
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Posted 10/9/2004 2:15 AM (GMT -6)

Selah

quote:
Quest, let me know how I can get it to you and I will asap!

Just leave it at the reception desk with "QuestForTruth" on it and I will get it eventually when I am at Woodland Hills. Thanks, Selah!

Archibaldo
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Posted 10/11/2004 5:12 AM (GMT -6)

Hey TGB,

I guess i'm just excited to see my old college name in writing on this board. I hope things work out so that you can be around the place that formed so much of my faith. I'll be praying for the family discussions that ensue to make that possible.

God Bless,
Archy

"anything less than passion is dog crap." -Paul Hurckman

quest for truth
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Posted 10/16/2004 6:12 PM (GMT -6)

Selah, I looked at the reception desk at church for the book that Jo-Anne sent but did not find it there. Have you left it for me yet? Thanks.

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