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Apparently, our internet tech people have started turning off the internet over the weekend. For the past few weeks, it goes off about five on Friday then starts back Monday morning. The daunting part for me is waking up to a slew of emails that need to be caught up on, but since just having the internet is a blessings, (and there are plenty of other things that need to get done) I try not to think about it.
This weekend was another one of those very busy weekends. As some of you might remember, Mariah's cat had babies last September. After we gave away her kittens we scheduled an appointment with the vet to insure there were no more babies. But while I thought she'd stayed inside all that time, before the appointment with the vet it was clear she was pregnant again.
The one great thing about this time around, though, is that the kids are here to experience the kittens. (We were back in the States the last time.) And in fact, when she had the babies Friday night, she would cry if Mariah left her, so Mariah and Jayden were able to experience the birth first hand. (Like any good great-grandma, I slept through the births. :-))
We now have six new baby kittens and a very happy mom and grandma, aka Mariah.
Don't forget to leave a comment on my February Giveaway post for a chance to win this months gifts!
One of the things I enjoy about living in Mozambique is the fresh produce. And while the variety isn’t huge, what we have is wonderful.
There are also certain of vegetables that we don't normally eat, so thanks to a number of you who sent me some mouth-watering eggplant recipes, tonight we’re adding eggplant, something readily found here, to the menu.
Above is a photo of some of this weeks finds, both in our yard and in the market. Avocados (finally in season!) guavas, from our tree and Jayden's favorite, eggplant, okra, and passion fruit (my personal favorite!).
Picking guavas from one of our trees on daddy's shoulders!
Do you have any favorite recipes that use vegetables like eggplant and okra? I'd love to hear from you!
Be blessed today!
Lisa
It’s time to kick off the month of February with another contest straight from the Heart of Africa! So if you haven’t read Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio, or if you’re looking for a great gift with some African jewelry, earrings and necklace (plus a fun magnetic bookmark), here’s your chance.
Leave a comment below with a way for me to contact you. I’ll draw the winner around the twentieth of this month.
Blood Ransom’s official release is only a little over a month away, and I’m already planning a month long launch party in March on my blog! Be on the look for how to get a free gift for book clubs reading Blood Random, a book trailer, posted prologue and first chapter, study questions that go along with the story, interviews and book giveaways on other blogs, and more.
I’ll also be giving away a copy of Blood Ransom every week in March, ending with a fantastic giveaway basket with all kinds of goodies from the heart of Africa.
Be blessed today!
Lisa
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Apparently I've found it. My routine, that is. I realized today that a week had gone by without blogging, because, well ... to be honest ... I've haven't had anything to blog about. And that NEVER happens here. There's always something to write about.
Until this week.
I taught school, worked on the ending of my book for my deadline, did the laundry, worked out, cleaned the house ...
The only thing out of the ordinary was the fresh Tiger prawns Scott bought (and is cleaning) for me. For less than $5 a pound, we're going to enjoy garlic/lemon prawns on the grill tonight!
So here's to a week of routine, and hoping it will last.
Be blessed today.
Lisa
PS Stop by tomorrow when something will be happening on the blog as I announce my February giveaway!
It's been a busy week for us between ministry and family. To celebrate Mariah's 11th birthday, we headed for the beach yesterday after school to spend the night and enjoy some family time together. We ended up having a great time playing Rumicub, swimming, and just relaxing, then Luiz and Fernanda joined us for lunch.
Scott and Gabriel were also able to go diving. This was to finish up Gabe's last dive before he is certified. He also had to swim 300 meters to shore and was excited because he beat his instructor to shore!
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were spent in the village of Magola where Scott and the Christians showed the Jesus film two nights. While there weren't a lot of people who showed up on Sunday, we were excited to hear that one of the Christians in the village has invited four of the fisherman he works with to the weekly study tomorrow.
And lastly, on the writing side of things, I found out that Blood Ransom will be available as an audio book which I'm really excited about.
I was able to work with the narrator on pronunciation for some of the African names and enjoyed seeing a little bit of what goes on behind the scenes. (Both the audio book and regular book are open for pre-orders online.)
I also found out that Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio just went into a second printing!
Blessings!
Lisa
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