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• July 2, 2008 - Only Six Words

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Gayle tagged me for this fun meme, and although I'm not fond of memes, I found this one very interesting. The idea is to write a six word memoir of your life (I suppose meaning my life thus far). She posted her meme on May 1. It's taken me two months to figure out what to do for this one, but now I know the answer:

PLEASE HAVE YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS READY.


The last seven months of my life have been a whirlwind of traveling -- Thailand, USA, China, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong, China. Oh, and within China there was quite a bit of traveling from province to province and city to city. Yes, I like traveling. But when I say that I like traveling, I mean that I like to plan a trip, go have fun, and come home within a week or two. These past months have been nothing like that. Instead, much of the time, we've been living out of suitcases and have no real "home." Right now, we're living in a hotel in a new city in China. Our things are in storage in another city (at least that city is only four hours away).

I try hard not to complain on the blog. For one, it's just boring to read about someone's troubles. For another, I realize that I am, in the grand scheme of things very, very blessed. But, to be honest, things have been so hard that I've not felt like blogging. There's not been much homeschooling to blog about either.

So if you are the praying type, could you lift up a prayer for me and my family? We'd love to find a home fast. (We're apartment shopping right now.) Could you please ask for some roots too? I'd love that.

Enough of that. Now to tag five more people for this meme. (If you hate memes, just disregard. Or if you need time to think of an answer, take as long as you like. I took two whole months!)

1. Carisa at 1+1+1=1
2. Dana at School for Us
3. Jamie at Life and Love in Rose Cottage
4. Melissa at Lilliput Station Adventures
5. Keeley at Wanderer in a Strange Land

The rules
1. Write the title to your own memoir using 6 words.
2. Post it on your blog.
3. Link to the person that tagged you.
4. Tag five more blogs.


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• July 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by homeschoolingmy2
I hope things look up for you all soon. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherry

PS
Hi Sprite! Tyler can't wait to learn more crafts from you when you have time. :)
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• July 2, 2008 - How hard!

Posted by deedeeuk
Oh Jimmie! I'm sorry things have been so hard. I thought maybe the internet links were still difficult in the aftermath of the earthquake. I'm praying for you all. May you have a place to call 'home' for a while really soon. And letting us know that there is a problem is not complaining and it is not boring! It is a way for your blog friends to lift you up in prayer and support you at this time. We don't just come and read your blog to get from you, you know! :o) We care about you guys too! (((HUGS)))
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• July 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
prayers for you. I wondered where you had been since you've always been such a regular blogger. I'm glad you are okay and hope you find a permanent home very soon.

Debbi
(HSB didn't sign me in and I was too lazy to go through the hoops!)
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• July 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 4sweetums
I love the meme. I did that one a few months ago. I pray that your life settles down soon.
Blessings,
Dawn
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• July 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
You know, I don't think it's boring to read about someone's troubles now and then. I get irritated with blogs that *always* portray a perfectly happy life. I was feeling down this morning, and it actually made me feel like a had a companion out there when you said you hadn't felt like blogging much! So, thanks for mentioning your needs and prayers!
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• July 2, 2008 - hmmmm

Posted by JamieLee
I'm going to have to ponder that a while!

By the way, I went ahead and deleted my HSB blog, and modified my profile. I think they'll let me keep a profile without a blog-- that sure would make it easier to leave comments on my HSB friends' blogs!
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• July 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by happycamper
I will pray.
Jenn
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• July 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
I wondered where you'd been. Praying you find roots and a place to settle in. Thanks for doing the meme.

Gayle
http://grace4gayle.blogspot.com
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• July 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kristenph
That must be very tough. I know how grateful I was to get home from my 6 nights at the beach! I will pray for you.
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• July 3, 2008 - Oh you poor lady!

Posted by madiantin.blogspot.com
Oh my good gravy, those are some interesting experiences you've been having. Maybe the Lord REALLY wanted you to appreciate being settled so you were gifted with a period of instability? =)

Thank you so very much for tagging me. Hooray! =) =) I did this a little while ago here:
http://madiantin.blogspot.com/2008/04/tag.html
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• July 3, 2008 - Question about China

Posted by jenn4him
Hello again! I hope you don't mind me asking this question on your blog, but this came up today when my kids and I were talking about China. Their question is this, what happens if a family has multiples ie., twins. Can they keep more than one child? You were the only one I knew to ask.
Jenn
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• July 3, 2008 - You will be in my prayers

Posted by mamajil
I just read your post and I wanted you to know that I will be praying for you and your family. I will be praying for your new home and for God to give you and extra measure of grace and peace during this season!!
Remember the Lords words in Jeremiah 29:11 for I know the plans I have for you says the Lord they are plans for good and not for disaster to give you a future and a hope.

btw I am very inspired by your web pages on notebooking and lap books!! You have been a blessing in my life just by the home education things you've put together!

Be Blessed!!
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• July 4, 2008 - Praying for a home

Posted by Penney Douglas
I'm praying for a home for you in a place that will feel like "home" to you. I know how important that is. We don't feel like where we live is "home". We are praying that God will take us home. When I pray for us, I'll pray for you.

Love,
Penney
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• July 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Dana @ School For Us
I posted my meme!
http://alexml.blogspot.com/2008/07/meme-my-life-in-six-words.html

Thanks for tagging me,
Dana
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• July 13, 2008 - WOW

Posted by Tweety
I love your blog. I can't even begin to think how inspiring you are that you move so far away. My DH is in the Canada Army, and I can't stand the thought of being far from my mom and dad. I use to be 6 hours I am blessed to be 1h15min, now.
I to hs a only child. A girl as well.
I pray that you keep strong and keep God first.
We have so much in common, well not the living in far away places...I to LOVE taking pictures. I am new at blogging and have not learn how to get the new pictures on here...making me very sad that I can't share my homeschooling pictures and my fun stuff. One day I will figure it out.
God Bless. Look forward to seeing more of your blogging.
God Bless.
Teresa
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~^~Homeschooling my only child with a somewhat Charlotte Mason approach and a healthy dose of lapbooks, crafts, and field trips. ~^~Showcasing my photography hobby by sharing images of life in China. ~^~Why "One Child Policy Homeschool"? I happen to have an only child, and I live in China. It is just my attempt at a witty name for the blog.

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