tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post444642565238320337..comments2024-03-01T00:11:52.576-08:00Comments on Mozi Esmé: Thursday 13 - Things We MissMozi Esmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-81409800389122707472008-08-21T07:55:00.000-07:002008-08-21T07:55:00.000-07:00Am I losing my mind? Becuase this is NOT the post...Am I losing my mind? Becuase this is NOT the post I was just reading; not. And now I can't find it. And I am sitting her freaking crying and my heart is breaking and I just-wow.Korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523892197119604721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-58798920243094534002008-08-10T09:06:00.000-07:002008-08-10T09:06:00.000-07:00Wow! First I'm moving to Oregon! Will you be bac...Wow! <BR/><BR/>First I'm moving to Oregon! Will you be back there at some point?<BR/><BR/>And second, thanks for the comment.<BR/><BR/>And last...we had friends who lived in Zambia for a few years with the US Government, and we so wanted to visit! I'll check back in and see how you are managing, your baby will get so much out of it!!Carissa(GoodnCrazy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06345343198854496110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-74212905963531132792008-08-09T21:18:00.000-07:002008-08-09T21:18:00.000-07:00when i lived abroad for 18 months (in ural russia,...when i lived abroad for 18 months (in ural russia,) there were so many american things that i realized how i had taken them for granted. a clothes dryer comes in really handy in the winter time. screens on the windows really cut down on the mosquitos in the apartment during the summer. and my kingdom for an avocado! we did have lots of european chocolate, though, which was heavenly. <BR/>i'd never miss taco bell, i'm afraid!:) <BR/>hang in there. what you are doing is more important than all of those things and you will be all the stronger for giving them up. we have a saying in our church that comes from a hymn: "sacrifice brings forth the blessings from heaven." it is so true, and i know that you are being blessed for your sacrifices.Michalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11516535861628199093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-30846795722439373642008-08-09T20:54:00.000-07:002008-08-09T20:54:00.000-07:00great list. and the taco bell one cracked me up. i...great list. and the taco bell one cracked me up. i do like me some taco bell on occasion I do admit!<BR/><BR/>:--) NellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-50397039837924427732008-08-09T14:37:00.000-07:002008-08-09T14:37:00.000-07:00wow, you must really be the adventurous sort.. I w...wow, you must really be the adventurous sort.. I would run back home from missing those things! i hope you didn't have to pay that cell phone bill! love love the picture of the place setting for bebe... it's obviously beautiful there, but no taco bell... i got food poisoning at one, and STILL miss it enuff to eat there lol... thanks for stopping by my place, it's very good to meet you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-3745809256514493452008-08-09T06:25:00.000-07:002008-08-09T06:25:00.000-07:00I think that I'd miss #11, the sense of security t...I think that I'd miss #11, the sense of security that US citizens have.<BR/><BR/>I wish I could send you a greasy Taco Bell taco and a paperback book to read!SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-3422854429571546612008-08-08T18:48:00.000-07:002008-08-08T18:48:00.000-07:00Oh my! I would miss all those things too. Thank ...Oh my! I would miss all those things too. Thank you for visiting my blog and I am going to make myself at home here and read what you have been up to!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-1072670996817597382008-08-08T18:32:00.000-07:002008-08-08T18:32:00.000-07:00Yes, thank you for a reminder of all we take for g...Yes, thank you for a reminder of all we take for granted. I can not imagine being so far away from home. How wonderful yall are willing to do that.Breannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283200671938399364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-27494722507931455842008-08-07T14:07:00.000-07:002008-08-07T14:07:00.000-07:00Wow. I would miss the produce, libraries and of co...Wow. I would miss the produce, libraries and of course the security. You are so dedicated.Damselflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139191935886860839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-43352791221717416202008-08-07T10:37:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:37:00.000-07:00You summed that up SO well. Do you have the AADP S...You summed that up SO well. Do you have the AADP Second Hand shops where you are? They are becoming very popular -- and I couldn't believe what you could find! -- in Beira.African Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741350447523434665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-19926802765992650082008-08-07T08:16:00.000-07:002008-08-07T08:16:00.000-07:00I am dropping by via Wifeys. Nice to meet you and...I am dropping by via Wifeys. Nice to meet you and find out about Africa. I have a cousin who was a missionary to Kenya for 20 years she is in a more dangerous place now that we aren't really supposed to talk about so she stays safe. I enjoyed my visit.White Hot Magikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963122263474729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-41281294164907346402008-08-07T07:14:00.000-07:002008-08-07T07:14:00.000-07:00oh, I have too many other things i miss that are n...oh, I have too many other things i miss that are not on the list, but, Ladies, let us try to be "content in all circumstances", and build each other up in thanksgiving. Count our blessings. there is a purpose for where we are, and as we trust God for that purpose, He teaches us to be grateful for even the small things. That has been one of my many lessons living away from the Land Of Plenty (America). Italy has "plenty" of other things, but I have to work with what i have... and it has been a good lesson in "recycling" and not wasting. please do not take this as a lecture, as REALLY I am trying to remind MYSELF to be positive, grateful, and full of thanksgiving. that is a tremendous testimony to God's faithfulness, goodness, and Kindness if we can be that way. By the way, thank you for sharing, as it does help to know that i am not alone in my "missing's"... ;-)dayseasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968487732883050716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-20348336100672265922008-08-07T07:08:00.000-07:002008-08-07T07:08:00.000-07:00I am in italy, and I lack a lot of what you mentio...I am in italy, and I lack a lot of what you mentioned as well. At least McDonald-s followed us here. it is not a convenient local for us, but if i am desparate, i can get my "fix". good thing i love pizza as that is pretty much the only fast food around here. up north in italy it is different, especially in the cities, but we live in the country, and in the South. um, are you entering Scribbit's August write-away. just wondering. thinking of you...have a great day... when do you hope to make it back to the States? Do you know how far Mozambique is from southern Italy? That may seem like an odd question? okay, it is. but I was wondering... :-)dayseasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968487732883050716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-63711606506660938962008-08-07T06:17:00.000-07:002008-08-07T06:17:00.000-07:00Oh, I do sympathize with the whole grocery store o...Oh, I do sympathize with the whole grocery store one...though it is a hundred times better here in Maputo than when we were living in Chimoio.<BR/><BR/>I miss farmer's markets (not ladies selling produce that is actually from bags brought up from South African supermarkets), I miss Nia and other dance classes, I miss leisurely walks around my neighborhood all by myself, I miss bead shops, I miss green chile, and I miss makeup counters. :)Ali Ambrosiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521627345210424042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-18144044981667644142008-08-07T05:01:00.000-07:002008-08-07T05:01:00.000-07:00You amaze me! Not only are you doing wonderful wo...You amaze me! Not only are you doing wonderful work over there, but you do it without so many modern conveniences that I would not do well without!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156212038739784644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-26350967554327366672008-08-06T21:33:00.000-07:002008-08-06T21:33:00.000-07:00I love how Taco Bell and Chocolate are at the top ...I love how Taco Bell and Chocolate are at the top of your list!! (This coming from soneone whose had both in the past week). <BR/><BR/>I think I might have cold sweats without a Michaels, although you're doing such wonderful things there that all of these things you mention seem totally worth it!Christie O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16119774914469200174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-85795818816960308432008-08-06T21:29:00.000-07:002008-08-06T21:29:00.000-07:00The lack of libraries is a shame. What about bookm...The lack of libraries is a shame. What about bookmooch? Happy TT.pussrebootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167235847991793325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-63863933767308572872008-08-06T21:25:00.000-07:002008-08-06T21:25:00.000-07:00What a great reminder not to take things for grant...What a great reminder not to take things for granted. I can't imagine not being able to get into my car and going to Taco Bell!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562197752166850400.post-88109601958517468102008-08-06T20:40:00.000-07:002008-08-06T20:40:00.000-07:00Wow...the things we take for granted in America......Wow...the things we take for granted in America...so how long will you be in mozambique.<BR/>Check out my blog ova here;<BR/><BR/>http://www.apooobooks.com/2008/08/06/apooothursday-thirteen-childhood-summertime-memories/Yasminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847562755202742067noreply@blogger.com