Tales of the Thirsty

I had this crazy clash of two worlds as I put my baby down for a nap just now.  All swaddled and fresh, I walked him across the quiet, clean living room to lay him in his fancy battery operated...

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As I hear the bell ring I let out a tired sigh. Part of me wished that you wouldn’t show up today.  It is cold and snowy, the kids are crabby and I just want to stay in my pajamas. As ...

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Sometimes when we are juggling our crazy kids, and crazy travel schedule and crazy life, we look back and wish we had take advantage of when things were a little easier.  Why didn’t we...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2014/02/gods-water.html

We were very happy to fly back in to Faiz on Saturday morning.  After a month in the States and time in the capital on each end of our trip, we were all ready to be in our own house and swing o...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2013/10/settling-in_7.html

The thermometer says it is 98.5 degrees today, but it feels hotter than that.  The summer days crawl by as we learn and grow and work together in this land.  The month of fasting is upon us and...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2013/07/long-hot-days.html

I have been in a cooking funk lately (and a blogging funk...obviously).  I like to cook, I like to branch out and try new things, but I also like for my family to eat what I make. That doesn't a...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2013/05/dont-mess-with-good-thing.html

My very cute 3 year old looks at me and rolls his eyes as he mutters, ‘whatever’ under his breath.  You would have thought I had asked him to give away all of his toys instead of pick up...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2013/04/living-hope.html

I am not a big resolutions person…you could have guessed that by the fact that I haven’t blogged in forever and have told myself that I want to do more blogging this year.  My husband lo...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2013/04/heres-to-hope.html

So, I have good intentions that don't always (usually don't) materialize in the fantastic things the could be.  I am sad that I don't keep up with my kids more - writing monthly updates about th...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2013/04/baby-zar-catching-up.html

I finally sat down and wrote in my journal this morning. I took some moments after the boys left for chu.rch and Baby Zar was still sleeping to pour out my thoughts.  I find that my spiritual he...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2013/03/its-enough.html

We recently traveled to Thailand for work meetings and a week of rest.  We recently returned from Thailand after a week of work meetings and a week of chasing two busy kiddos and not getting muc...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2013/03/we-took-trip.html

It struck me today that some pretty funny things have been said around our house recently. I decided to share as a way to ease back into blogging...and pretend that it hasn't been over 2 months s...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2013/03/heard-lately_9.html

That face speaks all kinds of defiance, frustration and anger.  A word doesn’t even need to be uttered in order for the message to come across loud and clear, “I do not like not getting ...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2013/01/unclenching-my-fists.html

There a lot of things I should be doing right now, but it is nice to take a moment and soak up listening to my little world. Little t is puttering around the house ‘helping’ A.P.  Baby Z...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-different-vantage-point.html

3 1/2 years ago… I still remember the morning clear as day. Sitting on a stool in my friend E’s kitchen overlooking the ocean. The view was breathtaking, but I found myself enchanted by...

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Darkness is falling around this little house we are occupying for these weeks. The electricity is not back on, so the house slips into the inkiness. Music pours out of the i-pod and the $5...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2012/11/loving-it.html

Life is good. The end.  I was half tempted to just write that and call it a blog post, but I know it won’t suffice. Once again, I sit here trying to sum up many weeks and tons of transi...

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It is 1 am and the house is quiet. The rest of the family sleeps...for now. My body is tired, but my brain continues to go in a million different directions. Lists of what needs to be packed, wha...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2012/10/it-is-nighttime.html

His bags sit packed by the door. He walks down with his uniform on. The trusty khaki pants he has worn for years are present once again. His usually brown sweater has been upgraded after much...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2012/09/going-to-war.html

Hello world! Let me just start by saying that I am not happy that I have become a person that blogs once a month. I so want to be doing this more often...but life happens.  Traveling, and little...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2012/09/snippets.html

I wrote this a few weeks ago and never posted it, but it still applies... It is a perfect summer night. The oppressive heat of the day has given way to a lazy breeze that brings some relief fro...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2012/08/pushing-and-pulling.html

I have actual blog posts in mind, but wanted to take a moment to check in…for anyone who still makes sure I am still alive on here! J  It is a rare moment that both kids are sleeping an...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2012/07/checking-in.html

It is the middle of the night and I am up once again with a cranky baby.  Two hours have gone by. I have nursed her, changed her, burped her, changed her, burped her, swaddled her, burped he...

http://talesofthethirsty.blogspot.com/2012/06/time-marches-on.html

 Baby Zar Born: June 3, 2012 Time: 6:30 a.m. Weight: 7lbs 3.5 ozs Length: 20 inches Brand new We couldn't be more thrilled that this little lady entered our family three weeks ago.  ...

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It was breathtaking to walk outside into the crisp morning air after a long night of lying in my bed while timing and counting contractions. It was one of those moments where time seems to s...

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