Category Archives: friends

Alleluia, Christ is born, our Light!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Laura

Merry Christmas! Though the cold grows stronger, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Though the world loves night, Yet the days grow longer, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Chris is born our Light. “Earth Today Rejoices”, John Mason Neale (1830-1894) Love, Nik, Laura, Ellie, and … Continue reading →

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The dark dispelled by incarnate love: the Light of the World was born!

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Laura

Merry Christmas! The only light in Bethlehem Shone down from heaven above. And wrapped inside of Mary’s womb It burst into the room. The dark dispelled by’ncarnate love The Light of the World was born. Love, Nik, Laura, Ellie, and … Continue reading →

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That night the great I AM came down!

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Laura

Merry Christmas! Love, Nik, Laura, Ellie, and Marko (For the rest of the words, and the tune, to the lovely Christmas carol from which the title of this post is drawn, see last year’s Christmas post. ) P.S. Want to … Continue reading →

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Born In A Stable – Christ Our Ark – For All To Be Reborn!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Laura

Merry Christmas! We love you all! Love, Nik, Laura, Ellie, and Marko For this Christmas, I’m so glad to be able to share with you (with permission) this song, written by my dear friend Martha Mac Iver.  She hopes that … Continue reading →

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Faith Christian Fellowship Advent 2015: Incredible!

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Laura

Saturday afternoon, our church welcomed the beginning of Advent by celebrating our Savior, Jesus Christ, who REIGNS! With many original songs and adaptions, a spoken narrative interspersed throughout, and the amazing diversity of our church all together for the glory … Continue reading →

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Pass It On!

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Laura

My friends in the band, Sojourne, are holding a “Pass It On Day” to help us remind each other in Baltimore, “of the love and generosity already on its streets.” Here’s my video contribution! Thanks, Marie!

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My Fair Results (and I “damn with faint praise” because I can’t help myself)

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Laura

Here I am, reporting back on how I did at the state fair!  I earned one second place ribbon, three 3rd place ribbons, and an honorable mention for a total of $23 in prize money. Specifically, Mark’s doll got 3rd … Continue reading →

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The Last Playdate (sniff, sniff) (and a TOTALLY AWESOME way to keep kids occupied outside)

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Laura

Just before our friends moved to Cambodia, the kids (who will be referred to by the initials P and I – as in the first letter of her first name and not an awkward way to refer to myself) came … Continue reading →

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June/July Sewing: Fabric Cards for Our Dear Friends

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Laura

Recently, we tearfully said goodbye to a precious family who we knew through our church.  Their first-born, P, is just three months older than Ellie and the two of them have been friends essentially since they were born.  For the … Continue reading →

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April Sewing: Matchy, Matchy for Babies

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Laura

Back in April, I went on a bit of a baby blanket sewing frenzy.  For these four blankets, I made matching little pouches to go with them.  Two of the blankets were for second-born babies, one was for a third-born, … Continue reading →

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