Why I am still here and Why am I still here are 2 very different ideas. I have not yet left for Istanbul, and I know a few why's that I am here. I will be here for my niece's surgery to repair her cleft lip. I was here for my dear friend's birthday. I am here to help my friend move yesterday, today and tomorrow. I am here to get to know new friends better at church. Why am I still here is a question I choose not to ask because I know that by finding the blessings each day [View Full Entry]

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Hi! I am sorry this blog has not been kept up as well as I intended. I have been busy and blogging is not my top priority- my relationship to God and secondly my family are and always will be. Nevertheless, I will try to do better at keeping this blog updated. Since my last blog things have progressed in some areas and in others slowed down considerably. I am possibly not leaving on the 21st of August. In order to leave then I would need to have all the necessary monthly funds pledged and accounted for... this is not happening. [View Full Entry]

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Hi Everybody: I have had my photo snapped for my passport. I actually look cute if I do say so myself. Thanks to Mama Kaye who thought to pray about this! I have also had my passport paperwork submitted for almost 2 weeks and if all goes well I should have it on or before July 10th. I have organized all my curriculum, prepared and purchased what I need for my bulletin boards, and also bought all but a few of the necessary household items they (my school recruiter and principal) recommended. I also finally have all the needed paperwork from [View Full Entry]

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Hi! I am officially starting my travel blog today. I leave for Istanbul in just 3 months. I am just amazed that I have joined the blogging community.... never thought I would, but here I am typing my first entry. Please feel free to stop in and check on my progress as I ready to leave for Turkey. I will probably attempt to post at least 1 or 2 times a week. Thanks for stopping by! See you next time! Nancy [View Full Entry]

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