tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post1146924654594768875..comments2023-11-28T04:49:21.046-06:00Comments on We Are THAT Family: Big Plans for Our RefrigeratorKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02608199440254905212noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-87994522341349830542010-04-08T00:54:59.650-05:002010-04-08T00:54:59.650-05:00Thank you Lord.Thank you Lord.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264845015930907294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-32347594764001331602010-04-01T09:29:15.227-05:002010-04-01T09:29:15.227-05:00Hi Kristen,
You don't know me, but I would lov...Hi Kristen,<br />You don't know me, but I would love your opinion about something. I have an opportunity to go to Nairobi this summer; my husband has been asked to teach at Kenya Baptist Theological Seminary. I would love to take our family (three small children), but honestly, I'm scared. The state department has a travel warning that sounds horrifying; it mentions carjacking and kidnapping, all sorts of things. I don't know what sort of security you had on the compassion trip, and what we would need. Would it be completely crazy to walk around Nairobi with 3 blond children??? We aren't afraid to take risk for the sake of the gospel, but don't want to be stupid either. If you could provide any perspective on this it would help us out.Mommy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04275102376758783293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-75336943536652062322010-03-31T13:26:49.810-05:002010-03-31T13:26:49.810-05:00Proud of you and sharing.Proud of you and sharing.Carolina Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07875194881183827575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-72656956509135182542010-03-30T22:35:33.192-05:002010-03-30T22:35:33.192-05:00That is awesome. Just awesome.That is awesome. Just awesome.Beki - TheRustedChainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15963688700633522730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-14742725405539127462010-03-30T06:59:30.350-05:002010-03-30T06:59:30.350-05:00www.onlineuniversalwork.comwww.onlineuniversalwork.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13168684756402759026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-53171721606133378062010-03-29T14:57:11.055-05:002010-03-29T14:57:11.055-05:00amazing how things change in the blink of an eye ~...amazing how things change in the blink of an eye ~ so to speak ~ it will be good for all of us to see how Africa changed you... =)Seizing My Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245085711105059612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-8608169696163173562010-03-29T14:57:06.835-05:002010-03-29T14:57:06.835-05:00amazing how things change in the blink of an eye ~...amazing how things change in the blink of an eye ~ so to speak ~ it will be good for all of us to see how Africa changed you... =)Seizing My Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245085711105059612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-14764303027536412242010-03-28T20:12:00.262-05:002010-03-28T20:12:00.262-05:00Wonderful! Thank you for sharing!Wonderful! Thank you for sharing!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365527566853494841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-21846054810985967602010-03-28T11:36:01.661-05:002010-03-28T11:36:01.661-05:00Your blogging about your trip nudged on our hearts...Your blogging about your trip nudged on our hearts, and god just kept nudging us. Thanks for the nudging. : ) We just sponsored our second compassion child.Karen Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180376048803361183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-16356023523817644982010-03-27T16:02:36.232-05:002010-03-27T16:02:36.232-05:00Your daughter's comment just brought tears to ...Your daughter's comment just brought tears to my eyes... beautiful. You should be proud, you are doing a great job raising your kids!Pati @ A Crafty Escapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176098739115609538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-23572926095005468222010-03-27T13:31:50.340-05:002010-03-27T13:31:50.340-05:00Great Post Kristen! I pray that my kids are beginn...Great Post Kristen! I pray that my kids are beginning to "get it" as well. Hopefully we'll be able to go on a Compassion trip someday. I would love it and I think that they would learn so much.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900062466950817942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-76348751941653259192010-03-27T00:59:05.384-05:002010-03-27T00:59:05.384-05:00That's so cool! We just got our new sponsor pa...That's so cool! We just got our new sponsor packet today (I'll be blogging about it tomorrow afternoon) and we have been having a lot of conversations with our 7 year old. He was fascinated by the materials they sent us, and has decided to set aside some of his allowance to send for Michelle's birthday (which is two days before his own).Keowdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822164041930362667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-72962876913651530472010-03-26T22:44:33.001-05:002010-03-26T22:44:33.001-05:00I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog for th...I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog for the past few months. Your reports on Kenya and Compassion not only tug at heartstrings, but they also serve to alert each of us to a reality outside of ourselves and our own personal comforts. Thank you for your transparency and reports on how your trip has impacted your whole family. I think that is so awesome!<br /><br />On a different note, we got our copy of Southwestern Today and saw you in it! My husband is a SAGU alumni ('78 graduate - a long time ago!) and we were excited to see you there! We lived in DeSoto up until 2002 and attended DeSoto Assembly of God for several years while Dr. Harden was pastor.<br /><br />Also, to make the world even smaller, a friend of mine here in Oklahoma (I'm now an Okie) saw that I participated in WFMW on your blog and told me that her cousin (Bake at 350) is a neighbor of yours.<br /><br />Isn't it crazy how connected we can sometimes find out we are to people we don't even know? lol<br /><br />:o)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347944156113663523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-13907274985023765172010-03-26T22:38:58.805-05:002010-03-26T22:38:58.805-05:00That's so beautiful Kristen! Tears, tears, tea...That's so beautiful Kristen! Tears, tears, tears ;o)<br /><br />Thank you so much for your beautiful blog (I read it often - but forget to comment!).<br /><br />xoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-33788210764954819632010-03-26T22:03:17.204-05:002010-03-26T22:03:17.204-05:00I love what you are doing with your family, and I ...I love what you are doing with your family, and I pray that my kids will get it too when I return. Everyday I see how far they are from getting "it". <br /><br />I do want to give you another point of view on hiring a house cleaner. I bet you were a blessing to your house cleaner while you had her. I run a home cleaning and organizing business and clean up to 5 houses a day to keep afloat. Each one is a blessing and helps keep my family just over America's poverty level. Someday I hope to not have to do so much hands on labor, but until that day comes I thank God for blessing me with the families who pay me to give them more time to enjoy doing the things they love instead of cleaning. It's nothing to be ashamed of (having a cleaner). I am sure you hired knowing that it would free up time for more important matters. But as with all "good" things, there comes a time to re-evaluate and God is now leading you in another direction. And your kids will benefit!<br /><br />Bless you Kristen!organizingchick1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12943655593716535676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-61557727314243335512010-03-26T22:01:41.606-05:002010-03-26T22:01:41.606-05:00This is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your ...This is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your Africa story and the aftermath. I blogged here: http://itfeelslikechaos.blogspot.com/2010/03/better-purpose-for-our-money.html a bit about our journey to sponsor another child and teach our children just why we are making frugal choices.It Feels Like Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671848129910298975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-13936578710083624132010-03-26T16:30:16.519-05:002010-03-26T16:30:16.519-05:00I am enjoying your adventures in Africa and your t...I am enjoying your adventures in Africa and your transformation upon coming home. ThanksAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474339462986922659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-20497319241741736592010-03-26T15:48:53.734-05:002010-03-26T15:48:53.734-05:00I LOVE CHILDREN. Things are so simple to them. Tha...I LOVE CHILDREN. Things are so simple to them. That is an awesome, beautiful story. You are developing life changers, world impacters, Jesus imitators. Starting with yourself. I am not Type A, but I have many friends... I know what a big deal that is for you to post those pictures on your clean, uncluttered fridge. Good for you.TDM Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490428486183766703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-42284509102104702342010-03-26T14:55:21.018-05:002010-03-26T14:55:21.018-05:00WOW! I was wondering if you were going to let R go...WOW! I was wondering if you were going to let R go. How did she take it? you are brave! Im just not there yet. But now your house will just be "clean" instead of "spotless" b/c I know your a clean freak woman! ;-) I've seen your house, I've envied your house! lol!!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984411828925652326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-56895562267027532502010-03-26T13:45:12.471-05:002010-03-26T13:45:12.471-05:00That's wonderful!
Something that's been r...That's wonderful!<br /><br />Something that's been really humbling in my life was living without a fridge for a month last year. It could be a really good learning experience for your kids to learn how people who are less fortunate live! Americans refrigerate a lot of things unnecessarily (like eggs, for example), and most vegetables can go several days without refrigeration. Milk will depend on climate, but don't count on it lasting more than 48 hours, and meat needs to be eaten the same day it is bought. <br /><br />It's certainly more labor intensive (and shopping intensive) than I was used to, but totally worth it for the education. And now I know how to handle it if I'm without electricity for a prolonged period.<br /><br />I highly recommend it. But for a week. Not a month. ;)Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976054517657015951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-35617402708150066582010-03-26T13:24:12.684-05:002010-03-26T13:24:12.684-05:00Oh, wow. Yeah, I had to choke back some tears. You...Oh, wow. Yeah, I had to choke back some tears. You're doing a really good thing.Maliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08113268891801837789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-62466765553010488332010-03-26T11:34:04.225-05:002010-03-26T11:34:04.225-05:00When I was working full time I also justified a ho...When I was working full time I also justified a house cleaner...but after losing my job and downsizing two times in a year, now I'm just glad that I have a house to keep clean. Which is probably how you felt when you got back from Africa...heck have a toilet bowl to clean is much better than a hole in the ground anyday...right! Besides is does our kids good to clean and appreciate our homes as well. On another note...do you have one of those scrapbooking laminating machines? Cause you could turn those photos into actual magnets on the fridge and they'd be protected from stains as well. If not...email the photos and I'll make them for you and send them in the mail. Fondly, Roberta<br />rlphilbr13@aol.comRobertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493412205283777117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-34915913356319564612010-03-26T11:32:58.418-05:002010-03-26T11:32:58.418-05:00I want to do more - you are inspiring people every...I want to do more - you are inspiring people everywhere and you are starting right at home which is so great. Thank you for sharing your life with us!CBernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856578508819226608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-50491409855194361192010-03-26T11:15:01.632-05:002010-03-26T11:15:01.632-05:00Not judging... I would totally have my house clean...Not judging... I would totally have my house cleaned if I could. <br /><br />You inspire me, Kristin. You really do.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />DonnaDonna @ Way More Homemadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023742893411141413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-20606900796410214042010-03-26T11:04:01.361-05:002010-03-26T11:04:01.361-05:00Your post made me cry today! Your blog's actu...Your post made me cry today! Your blog's actually been doing that to me for the past few weeks, but it's a good thing. I have been sharing your blog with my husband, and has been giving us the nudge we need to consider sponsoring a child of our own.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03560345970551046142noreply@blogger.com