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Israel (Part 3) – Bargaining

June 19, 2011 – 7:36 am

(Scene: early one morning in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. I walk past a shopkeeper ["SK"] selling metal trinkets. *Note: 1 U.S. dollar = 3.5 Israeli shekels) SK: Hey… hey! Come in here (motioning inside the shop), let me show you something. Me: (With slight hesitation) okay. SK: Everything in the read more »

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Israel (Part 2) – Jaffa

June 18, 2011 – 10:37 am

Tel Aviv was originally built as an extension of the ancient city of Jaffa (Yafo). To this day Jaffa retains its Arab character: The clock tower: The Mahmudiya mosque: The Church of St. Peter: View of Tel Aviv from the south: The flea market! Anyone interested in some junk?

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Israel (Part 1) – Tel Aviv

June 12, 2011 – 7:52 am

This summer I have the privilege of spending some time in Israel. Having been here less than a week, I get the sense that my visit will be too short to really see everything–but my goal is to make the best of what time I do have! My trip begins in Tel Aviv: Welcome to read more »

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Culture Friends & Family

easter weekend hike

April 30, 2011 – 2:48 pm

last week helen brought me and rebecca up to north van to join chris, janet and maddy for a hike in lynn canyon over the easter long weekend. afterwards we all had a nice lunch. matching white hoodies!

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easter sunday

April 27, 2011 – 2:23 pm

more pictures from easter. a little tricky to capture a nice family photo, but we got one! church was in full celebration with easter decorations and music. rebecca was quite fascinated and we all enjoyed the worship service.

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happy easter!

April 24, 2011 – 5:01 pm

the LORD is risen! happy easter! we also got a visit from the easter bunny…

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Culture Friends & Family Good eats

chinese new year 2

February 4, 2011 – 3:02 pm

chinese new year dinner at aunt agnes. we enjoyed a huge spread of food with the entire family. lai see… hong bao… red envelopes galore!

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chinese new year 1

February 4, 2011 – 2:56 pm

pre-chinese new year activities at aberdeen and TNT. red and round. year of the rabbit. cookies. pretty.

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Culture Rebecca

into the groove

December 29, 2010 – 4:57 pm

in a moment of insanity, i decided shopping during boxing week might be a good idea. even with auntie and grandma in tow, it was still rather stressful with the crowds, blaring music, standing in line for the elevator with all the other strollers (had not thought of that…), feedings, and diaper changes. nonetheless, baby read more »

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merry christmas!

December 25, 2010 – 6:33 pm

a funny picture with baby and the santa suit. having rebecca with us this christmas has helped illustrate for us the amazing truth of God becoming man. that God would come into this world as a vulnerable baby, in order to reconcile us to Himself. “Now the Word became flesh and took up residence among read more »

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