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Wednesday, March 26, 2008

A Few of My New Favorite Things

...in no particular order....

  • Popcorn, candy, and Coke at the movie (a treat I couldn't afford in the US)
  • Once a month cooking (yesterday we finished a month's worth of meals and put them in the freezer...thanks MJ for some yummy recipes)
  • Seeing new emails from old friends in my inbox
  • Being better able to communicate in Spanish....even though I have a long way to go
  • My bi-weekly (more or less) coffee times with new friends
  • Being pregnant....in spite of all the accompanying maladies
  • Snuggling with my honey on cool Bolivian nights
  • Being 40-something
  • Seeing new emails from new friends in my inbox
  • Our Vontage phone
  • Being a missionary
  • Pomegranates
  • Hearing Joe study the Bible with the teens
  • Making lesson plans
  • Getting packages in the mail
  • Spending more time with my hubby
  • Having 'grown up' conversations with my teenaged boys
  • Long pant PJs
  • Giving to those who ask
  • Teaching Hope to read
  • Hearing my kids speak in Spanish
  • Reading friends' blogs
  • Building relationships with new friends
  • Listening to contemporary Christian music while cooking
  • Colored pens
  • Seeing my kids make new friends

10 comments:

Angie Washington said...

Whenever I was pregnant and it was going a bit rough some how it was reassuring if I told myself that someday I would have a conversation with this being inside of me.

Your boys are great conversationalists too. I imagine that they get that from both their mom and their dad. Talking with you guys is like a treat, I always leave from talking with you feeling like I just ate a big piece of pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream. Satisfaction!

I am so glad we are friends.

Anonymous said...

Glad I acan help in my own small way!

Schellhases said...

Okay, this is going to sound 'cheesy', but I'm going to go for it anyway. Your blog is one of my favorite things.

Much love!

kibbe said...

The sweetness of this list is why so many of us, many who don't even know you all that well in person, hold you dear to our hearts!:)

Anonymous said...

We love you and your family, and are SO thankful you're coming to the U.S. next month. We enjoy your blog and pray for all of you, especially the new baby. God bless, Jon, Olga, and family

Hindsfeet said...

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

The Holmans In Bolivia said...

Angie, I'm glad we're friends too. You are a joy in my life.

MJ, thanks for keeping up with me through my blog. I enjoy having ongoing contact with you through this amazing technology.

Debbie, that wasn't cheesy it was just about the sweetest thing anyone has said to me in a while! I'm glad you enjoy my blog. We're anxiously following your new- launching carreer as missionaries!

Kate, thanks for the sweet comment and encouragement. I'm looking forward to seeing you in July 2009 at Sandy Cove and catching up in person!

Hind's feet, thanks. I had fun checking out your blog and learning more about you and your family.

The Holmans In Bolivia said...

Olga (and clan),

I'm looking forward to seeing you guys soon. Thanks for your love and your prayers!!

Love ya.

Anonymous said...

Hey!

i think you forgot something, talking to me on the phone ;) ! :P

hahaha....ttysooon <3

Seth

The Holmans In Bolivia said...

...and of course talking to Seth on the phone. :>) Although I'd rather be talking to him in person...and I will be soon. See ya soon, Seth. We have lots of catching up to do and lots of food to eat and a few movies to watch too. I love you always!!

Mom