Recently Tim and I were invited to be a part of a literacy workshop here in Dallas at our international offices. We met with colleagues working in literacy around the world and heard about amazing projects that are happening. Tim also had the opportunity to share what is happening in the Solomon Islands and the future of literacy there. It was encouraging to have a chance to hear about literacy in the wider context of our organization.
posted by Martha @ 3:50 AM
Matzke Messenger for September 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Here's our latest newsletter. Click on the link to read our latest news:
September_2009.pdf
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posted by Martha @ 7:13 AM
The visit of the Grandpa's
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
On Sunday afternoon our (Tim's and Martha's) dads arrived on Amtrak from Minnesota and Detroit for a two day visit as part of their 12 day train trip.
Martha's dad went from Toledo to Chicago to St. Paul where he met up with Tim's dad. From there they traveled to Portland, down the west coast across the southern border to San Antonio and then up to Dallas. They have been with us for two days and head north this afternoon for Chicago where they then head down to New Orleans before heading back to Chicago. From there they will split up and go back to their homes.
It's been fun to have them here. Yesterday Sarah and I took them to Fort Worth to see the stockyards. We saw the cattle run. It was actually only about 20 older docile longhorns, but it was still pretty neat.
We visited the Fort Worth Water Gardens, too. It was very cool!
Labels: Family
posted by Martha @ 11:33 PM
Prayers Answered
Thank you for those who have been praying for renters for our house in Honiara. At last we have renters. We had to drop the rent price significantly, but we are glad that soon it will be generating income rather than draining it! Whew! Thank you, Lord!
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posted by Martha @ 10:30 PM
