 Jami A - smithlights | All Comments |
Comments | |
| 9th August 2009 Julie | Beautiful pictures - From: This Kiss, This Kiss Great blog entry, and I LOVE the pictures you took of all the animals! I am going to Kenya in November, and was just browsing some blogs of people who have been to Africa. Just thought I'd comment your pictures! :) |
| 21st July 2009 dave | kids - From: Gimme, Gimme Jami, Would you give your own children things they don't need just to please them? Food, water if you have it to spare, sure you would give those things as needed. "No" is a word we use in love as well as for discipline. How do you handle those situations with your teens? Hey, we miss you come home soon Dave |
| 21st July 2009 dave | toes - From: A Feet of Comedy Everywhere you go those toes of yours get involved with something other than the earth and floors. miss ya, Dave |
| 20th July 2009 anonymous | Wowzas! - From: The Skit and the Spaghetti So, I finally caught myself up! Woo Hoo! I'm so glad you're feelin' better and gettin' back into it. How much longer are you there? You should keep doing Highlights and key points...and corny jokes:) I have a harder time reading online anymore. Imma get me some glasses when I go home in August. Prayin' for you and everyone there! Thanks for being so faithful in your serving, relationships and bloggin! ~Angie |
| 18th July 2009 Gamosan | Kagame & RPF - From: Kigali I recently returned from Rwanda and I too was struck with the rapid restabilization and economic growth that the country is experiencing. What the RPF did in 1994 was commendable. They saved millions. However: Rwanda is a police state today. People aren't allowed to be anti-RPF; they don't discuss politics often at all. Much hatred still simmers deep in some Hutu-Power supporters' hearts. If you get a chance, try visiting Nyamata or Murambai. The docents there will tell you about the threats they receive. The RPF has also committed many atrocities since 1994 (see Kibeho). A deep rift still exists in Rwanda. Thank god they have a powerful government who is able to keep is stifled, but it's still there, and someday it will reemerge. When Kagame dies the FDLR will invade, and many Hutu Power supporters from within the country will rise up and fight. It's a sticky situation. Both sides have committed great atrocities. Enjoy your stay in Rwanda; it's a beautiful country! I would recommend heading up to Ruhengeri and the Verungas. |
| 12th July 2009 Jenn-na-na | spelling test - From: Busses and Smells hey friend! so, just thought I would comment on the plural of "bus" - there are exactly two (2) "s". Buses...I'm kind of surprised that with all of your massive amounts of knowledge that this was a point of debate... sounds like you're having a blast...I wish I was there. blessings! |
| 7th July 2009 Uncle Dave | Dancing - From: Introducing... Please tell us they have pictures of you dancing. Miss ya, dave |
| 6th July 2009 Amy Miller | Barbara - From: Barbara K's Please say hello to Barbara from us....what a wonderful picture of how God is using her mightily in Africa! Wow... she is an amazing woman walking out just how Jesus loved those around him! Tell her we are proud of her! -amy |
| 5th July 2009 Dave | Happy 4th - From: Observations from Kampala Smith, Glad to hear that all is going well except for the chewy milk. Uncle Dale put on quite a pyro show last night on the Pend Oreille River. Lots of bang, sparkle, and smoke. We miss you and are praying for you. Love ya, Dave and Annee |
| 2nd July 2009 victor kimera | wow - From: Village Day hey hope u guys are having fun well i will follow what u do everyday and i hope that the electricity behaves and doesnt just go off as it wishes but thats my country....home sweet home. hope u werent scared landing at entebbe its not as bright like other airports. well may God keep u safe and have fun while u are there! wish i was there with u guys. take care |
| 13th March 2009 rachel Archer | jack fruit - From: Africa i can attest to the deliciousness of jackfruit! |
| 11th March 2009 dt | - From: Little Drummer Boy 48. blanking on a couple, crap. Frick, i checked. burkina faso was the one i missed that was driving me CRAZY and I'm just realizing i was so wrapped up in that i forget lesotho and swaziland. plus comoros, and sao tome and principe. |
| 12th February 2009 Goose Girl84 | Scandalous! - From: Capital Records These people have turned you into a shameless flirt! I love it! |
| 12th February 2009 Goose Girl84 | Hott indeedy! - From: Babaloo! So good to chat with you! Less than a week til we're in the same state, yo!! |
| 9th February 2009 GRAMMA | LOVE THE HAT - From: Babaloo! AND I LOVE THE HAIR EVEN MORE. THE COMBINATION IS GREAT. WEAR IT WHEN YOU GET HOME LOVE YOU |
| 27th October 2008 Mom | Mom again - From: She Hates the Sound that Goodbyes Make I ran out of room but also wanted to say that I am so proud and impressed with your work on the show! No wonder you wake up each day happy to go to work.... I would think that even with being tired or having tech troubles you see those sweet faces and your day brightens. Love you, Mom PS I tried not to look at the excellent lighting as separate from the show because you told me I'm not supposed to---but I did. |
| 27th October 2008 Mom | Amazing Show! - From: She Hates the Sound that Goodbyes Make The show was so amazing! To watch the kids work so hard and share so much with us in the audience was very emotional. I became so attached to the children as they sang and danced and shared their lives with us. Jeremy loved the drummers and sat on the edge of his seat to see it all. We loved meeting some of the kids after the show---it is hard to imagine that they are around Jeremy's age and so far from home and making such a difference. |
| 24th October 2008 anonymous | - From: Snow White's Magic Apple Jami- Woo hoo! You did it! The first show! There is something about just getting to that point....good , bad or otherwise....you just have to get there! I am proud of you....have been praying all week for you....I believe in exactly how God wired you and gifted you! Keep leaning into Jesus.....keep learning....keep loving those God places in your elbow space each day. It may not seem like it at the time...but it is a gift. Can't wait until Sunday! Love ya friend! -amy |
| 24th October 2008 Goose Girl84 | Well, I'll be. - From: Ever Picture Tells a Story Definitely gonna use stunken. It works. Totally legit. |
| 24th October 2008 Goose Girl84 | Oooohhhweee! - From: Hotel California I hope (though I KNOW!) It went well! It's great to see you having so much fun and doing what you're meant to right now! Such BEAUTIFUL people! I love and miss you! ~Ang |
| 21st October 2008 dt | - From: Gone Like the Wind Under Superman's Cape ummmm you totally tagged me as jordan. real classy. |
| 28th April 2008 GRAMMA | WELCOME HOME - From: Re-Entry I WILL MISS YOUR BLOGS. IT HAS BEEN WONDERFUL TO SIT DOWN EACH DAY TO FIND OUT WHAT YOU WERE DOING AND EXPERIENCING. CAN I ENTICE YOU WITH A MASSAGE TO GET TO SEE YOU? I LOVE YOU GRAMMA |
| 27th April 2008 Jacksons | There's no place 'like home' - From: Re-Entry It's reallly true isn't it Jami..... A big welcome to you ! Your're folks must abe so happy to have you back ! What a wonderful thing you have done. You can be so proud! Hugs, Dean and nadine |
| 24th April 2008 Dean/nadinejackson | Great offering - From: Pics Jami, Dean and I have so enjoyed following your blog---we'll miss reading it all. Hugs, the Jacksons |
| 24th April 2008 GRAMMA | WELCOME HOME - From: The Beginning of the End JAMI IT WILL BE GREAT TO HAVE YOU HOME BUT I HAVE TO AGREE WITH YOUR MOM THAT YOU NEED TO KEEP BLOGGING SO WE CAN KEEP UP WITH WHAT YOU ARE UPTO. I LOVE YOU GRAMMA |
| 23rd April 2008 dave | Sound effects - From: Exhaustion To tired to pop, bing-a -ding whirl grind crash... That's o.k. we will see you soon. Dave |
| 22nd April 2008 Mom | Keep up your blog! - From: Exhaustion We decided that you should comtinue to blog when you get home so that we can keep up with what you are doing. The last few months have been fun hearing about all the things you are learning and how much fun you are having! So when you get home Thursday, get some sleep and then get back to blogging!!!! |
| 17th April 2008 dave | Good job - From: Waiting Smith, Keep focused {pun intended} on your job and soon it will be over. Tough days are always with us God will pull you through. Keep praying and we will see you soon. Dave |
| 15th April 2008 Marci | Mincing - From: I'm not Cohesive! Whenever you write micing... I read it as mincing. And I think of Onions and garlic.... I don't even think you talked about Micing in this one.. but you did in the last post I read. You should tell us when you're coming home. I think of you all the time. |
| 14th April 2008 dave | icey legs - From: Detroit Hey does the ice stick to the hair? bring at least two of the drummers home with you. That way you can share with your brother. See ya soon, DAVE |
| 12th April 2008 dave | your welcome - From: The Light Woman or Death by Gobo Hey kid , no problem. i love helping you. See you soon! Dave |
| 10th April 2008 Mom | Socks? - From: If At First You Don't Succeed Did you get some new socks at Wal-mart? I know where your missing socks are. Your dog is chewing up ours and telepathically yours too. Are you by chance missing undies, too? Or at least have chunks of them missing? Anyway, Jeremy is counting down the days until you come home (Mom and Dad are too!) He wants to read to you his new "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books. Loves ya, see you soon! |
| 10th April 2008 Marci | Hey My Picture! - From: If At First You Don't Succeed It was a real riot. We loved the Daughtry bassist Josh. Chris... well... wasn't impressed. This little one is named Jane. This was at the press conference at the Ben & Jerry's scoop shop. Ben and Jerry were even there! Later at the Ellen show, they were part of the small number of men in the audience and they were doing the disco for like 5 minutes straight... Hilarious old guys! |
| 8th April 2008 dave | Names - From: MP3 + GPS = WOW Everybody likes to hear their name, it gives them value in what they are doing. Thank you for putting God's people before the project. Your light still shines after you leave and God gets to work in the light. Love ya, Dave |
| 4th April 2008 dave | feet - From: Nothing Says "Decatur" like a... Zebra! Girl your bare feet can walk anywhere. I know, I've seen it. I am surprised that they aren't soft from all the shoe wearing you have been doing. Where is the Zebra in Decatur? Dave |
| 4th April 2008 Liz Wardsworth | No Shoes - From: Nothing Says "Decatur" like a... Zebra! Typical Jamie - no shoes! Both my kids still remember you in my classroom without your shoes on:) I ran into your mom who told me about your blog. Your faith in God and His love and guidance are so inspirational. I can see your beautiful eyes dancing as you write about waiting for His directions and your smile as you talk about His love. Rock on!!! Just wanted to say "hi". So, "Hi!" |
| 1st April 2008 dave | water - From: Steak on the Buffit! You know it is real bad when water runs up the inside of the windshield. Time for you to come back home where it still snows everyday. Me and Frosty miss ya, Dave |
| 28th March 2008 Marci | Texas BBQ - From: May I Resume? Praise the Lord for Texas Roadhouse. One of my fav's! I'm jealous of you right now as I watch it snow outside... Big Wet flakes. |
| 28th March 2008 Mom | I meant orange pants! - From: May I Resume? I just assumed that with the matching outerwear that you also got matching "pants". :) |
| 27th March 2008 dave | Matching outfits - From: New Jobs on Orange Trouser Day! It is just a little scary to see the matching outfits. Maybe a little less time together is called for. O.K. you are only young once I say go for it! What's next lime green pants suits? Dave |
| 27th March 2008 dave | lorry - From: I Just Have a Desire to Kick Those Children Over A lorry is really about half the size of an american semi, which of course are dwarfed by aussie auto trains I believe they call them. Peace out Dave |
| 27th March 2008 Mom | Orange pants - From: New Jobs on Orange Trouser Day! I was trying to picture the matching orange pants but I was off by several shades. :) Thanks for the pictures! You two look very cute and I can see how the kids might confuse you, especially in your new matching orange pants! Loves ya! Mom |
| 17th March 2008 dave | Cows - From: Church Show, Day One You aren't ignorant cause you are worth at least 25 cows. Dave |
| 13th March 2008 dave | cows - From: Castles in Kentucky? Hey, I think we can get at least 10 cows for you plus maybe a goat or two. With your skills and talents for sure 10 cows. Do you throw tomatoes at the castle? Bus rides are fun! We go this way and that way and this way.... |
| 10th March 2008 dave | dig the word - From: Church, Real Church jami, Keep looking for that word that leads you farther on His path. Love ya dave |
| 8th March 2008 dave | Photos - From: The Yellow Snow of Texas HEY SMITH, YOU ARE GETTING TO BE A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER WHILE YOU ARE IN THE PICTURES. OH, YEAH I AM TALKING LOUD CAUSE YOU ARE SO FAR AWAY. dAVE |
| 7th March 2008 Rhonda Austing | Big Laugh! - From: Uncle Brother Doug and the Queen of England! Last night I was listening to the news and heard that Dallas had a very unexpected snow storm of two to three inches and I laughed out loud. I wonder if people know that it is your fault!?!?!? All that talk of shorts in winter time just not being right and it just not seeming like March weather....hahahaha! Love ya, Mom |
| 5th March 2008 dave | My Hero - From: Texas is REALLY Big JAMI! You are the woMAN! WAY TO GO!! I love the big adventure you are adding to an already big adventure. Keep going and keep growing. Love Dave |
| 1st March 2008 dave | kyle - From: More Proposals! Tell Kyle to take his time and make the right decision. He should carefully consider all of his many options and keep his door locked at night. Seven propsals in one day, WOW, what kind of after shave does he use? Dave |
| 29th February 2008 Rhonda Austing | The Aggies! - From: A&M and Fighting Curls When I was in college I went to College Station to visit my friend, Mim. She was a true AGGIE! I thought the campus was so cool because I was going to SFCC. I think I remember the big rival was UT Longhorns. I thought even the Taco Bell was spicier than up here. Have you noticed? The other thing I remember about Texas was everything is BIG! If you get up to Dallas/Fortworth, check out Billy-Bob's. Love ya, Mom |
