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E’s Update: Kebabs, Adulterers & Divine Grace

E’s Update: Kebabs, Adulterers & Divine Grace

It's been a minute since my last one so I'd like to update you on some stuff. /////1 My English classes at the hospital have been going really well. The doctors really appreciate the classes and I get a kick out of trying to fix their grammar, pronunciation, etc....

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E’s Update: News of the Good Variety

E’s Update: News of the Good Variety

Hope everyone is doing well and had a wonderful end to summer. Got some good news to pass on to you: /////1 September 11, 2010 was peaceful in this town. We are really grateful to everyone who communicated peace and love in this contentious time rather than vengeance...

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E’s Update: Hajji Help

E’s Update: Hajji Help

Hello! I'm doing well, just beat two rounds of watery illness. Feels good to be able to confidently walk away from the restroom. There's a special society here called ICIMPIA that I am happy not to have joined (I Crapped In My Pants In ...). In more serious news, you...

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E’s Update: 1st 24 Hours & Success Story

E’s Update: 1st 24 Hours & Success Story

The following update captures E's first 24 hours there. Well I got into my new home city yesterday and have so far been here for about 24 hours. Since then I've ... bought a bicycle (Japanese step-through single-speed with a front basket, rear rack, bell, dynamo light...

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E’s Departure Letter 7.21.10

E’s Departure Letter 7.21.10

Dear Vox, [NOTE: As you read this I am on the plane jamming some peaceful tunes and finally resting between a long and arduous few weeks and a longer and more arduous couple years. Please pray that I will be able to soak in the eye of the storm so I can be totally...

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