Multicultural day is an event held each year here at RVA. It is a Kenyan holiday called Mashujaa Day. This year the theme was “Of the Kingdom of God”. We were excited to see all of the different nationalities that are represented here at RVA. What a great picture it is to see so manyContinue reading “Multicultural Day”
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Life in Kenya, plus ten thoughts
Since the first “plus ten thoughts” post that we did was such a popular idea we thought that we would do another one about living here in Kenya. There are many things that are the same and many that are different. There is certainly a sense that over the past year Kenyans have desired notContinue reading “Life in Kenya, plus ten thoughts”
Volleyballs, crazy bees, and New Hope
Todd, Cassidy, and Titus were just involved in our school outreach day the weekend of Sept. 10 and we sure did have a lot of different experiences. Todd took a group of students to a local IDP (internally displaced people) camp that has been in place since the 2007 election violence that ended with thousands of people fleeingContinue reading “Volleyballs, crazy bees, and New Hope”
God is Good, plus ten thoughts
God is good, all the time. Reflecting on the past few months we realize that God knew exactly what we needed in order to be refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to go back to RVA. What a huge task it is and we could not do it by ourselves. Here are some thoughts as we finishContinue reading “God is Good, plus ten thoughts”
Where are the Dubbers?
It is a little like being in the book Where’s Waldo! Since school ended for the kids, we are finding ourselves in so many different places. After four years, it was a lot of fun to head into southern BC again. Driving through the Rocky Mountains was again breathtaking and it was fun to be inContinue reading “Where are the Dubbers?”
Welcome Rick!
Well it is official. We have welcomed a new son and brother into the family. Todd’s little sister Jennine was married on July 2. After traveling from Stettler we arrived to meet her fiance Rick at their home for a few hours before the wedding and had a chance to see their new house andContinue reading “Welcome Rick!”
Graduation???
We do not write just about Ella very often but we thought that we would share this very important milestone in her life. Graduation is not a word that we anticipates using to describe the end of playschool for Ella. Wow, graduation. Just what does this mean? Thankfully Ella did not let it go to herContinue reading “Graduation???”
Hockey Night in Canada
Probably the most favorite thing that Titus and Todd have enjoyed about being back in Canada is the constant ice hockey available to us on the TV. Especially during the playoffs. One of the privileges that we have had is to be able to go to a few games as well. Recently, Todd took hisContinue reading “Hockey Night in Canada”
March – in like a lion, out like a …
We are still not sure how March went out like. In fact, we were surprised when it was over as it seemed to fly by. Spring is still a long way off but we are starting to “experience” warmer temperatures – at least it is above zero for daytime highs and the snow is slowly disappearing. Continue reading “March – in like a lion, out like a …”
Running with the Dubbers Vol 8 Issue 1d
Wonderful Opportunities “Dad and mom, the best thing in the whole entire world has just happened to me.” Titus – as he hands us a rugby sign-up sheet he was given at school We just have to share with you all the cool things that we have been able to see and do during ourContinue reading “Running with the Dubbers Vol 8 Issue 1d”
Running with the Dubbers 