Nov 25

Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!

Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011 in Richard

To all our family, friends, and fellow travelers on the way, Happy Thanksgiving!

Celebrating a particular day when we give thanks for all we have been given in this life is a bit different when you are the only ones doing it, but we managed to share this day with our wonderful co-workers, family (via skype) and our extended family here, the Smiths. We certainly have much to be thankful for!

We continued our Colombian tradition of savoring the big meal at Crepes and Waffles (even in the same table, Philips!). There was lots of good food and sharing what we are thankful for in our lives. Who says tandoori chicken crepes aren't traditional Thanksgiving fare?

Of course, no visit to Crepes is complete without the tasty desserts. Nora, in particular shows her gusto for the ice cream (Flavor: a spectacular one from the little gold foil wrapped chocolates - Fererro Rocheros...or something like that...) And we capped the day off with a fun meal and evening with our vecinos (neighbors), the Smiths. Pasta with shrimp, Colombian reality TV shows, jokes, stories, and Moravian ginger cookies from North Carolina - new Thanksgiving traditions on all sides! We could not be more grateful.

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Jun 9

Ayuno Day 3&4 – Rock Beats Scissors. Fever beats Fasting.

Posted on Thursday, June 9, 2011 in Mamie

I am sick. Even though Peanut is only 8 months old, we already understand the pathological train of disease sharing in our home. It actually seems that Richard comes first, then Peanut, then Momma. And we are on Momma. Blrgh. The good news in that is that we are at the end. The bad news is that we are on Momma. (Well, the bad news for me at least.) Folks at the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship are clear in their guidelines about fasting that you are exempt if you become sick, but it is still disheartening. From the start Richard and I booted the no drinking during the day. We drink less, and only water, but I think it a danger to your life not to drink sufficiently in Barranquilla. It is simply too hot. That did not cause us much moral quandry or require "forgiveness" in our heads, but I am disappointed to have to give up after just a few days. I suppose the bonus is that I feel so badly that I am not eating much at any point in the day, but it is not exactly the bonus I was shooting for. Staying in all day also makes it more challenging to share about the fasting, so with Richard taking care of Nora I have effectively taken us both down for at least part of the count. I guess the good news is that most of the people we talk with regularly know we are doing this and why already. Those that stumble onto our blog can then see at least some form of witness as well.

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Jun 8

What will you do? What will you say?

Posted on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in Mamie

A good message from our friends at the Latin America Working Group:

Today is the national day to call and raise your voice against the Colombia Free Trade Agreement. Here are the details. What will you do? What will you say?

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If you want more information on the Colombia/United States Free Trade Agreement, here are two links for a very informative discussion on the recent PC(USA) webinar.

I also wanted to include this thoughtful note from Tom Milligan, of the Colombia Mission Network:

Dear friends of the IPC-PCUSA Colombia Mission Network. I write you today in my capacity as the convenor of this Network. Many of you already know of and are planning to participate in events related to opposition to the proposed US-Colombia Free Trade Agreement but I wanted to be doubly sure that all of you are aware and receive my invitation to participate. After years of deliberation and political wrangling, the Obama Administration will now be considering passage of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the United States and Colombia on a fast track. This agreement has gotten fairly positive reviews in the media and in various sectors of civil society. I, myself as a businessman and community leader in Sidney, Ohio was inclined, early on, to see the trade agreement favorably. Yet, in learning more about its specifics, in listening to our brothers and sisters in Colombia and upon reading and understanding the issues at a deeper level, I have come to see the possible grave consequences for workers both here and in Colombia, should the trade agreement be passed. As a matter of conscience, I have come to the conclusion that the FTA must be opposed. Why Presbyterians Oppose the Colombia FTA

Our partners in the Presbyterian Church have consistently asked us to support them in their opposition of the FTA.

The PC(USA) as a body has studied the situation and policies thoroughly, and official church policy opposes the FTA specifically.

A broad coalition of religious advocacy groups are working together to protect the most vulnerable in Colombia by opposing the FTA.

The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship is taking a leadership role in this movement, which is where you come in. I am ask you to join with our brothers and sisters in Colombia to oppose the FTA in the following ways: -Join the public Fast of Resistance June 5-12, 2011. We are fasting alongside our sisters and brothers in Colombia and around the United States. The Fast is aimed at reaching a deeper spiritual place in our opposition to the FTA while bringing attention to the FTA issue. 160 of our Colombian brothers and sisters have already agreed to participate in this. Even if you cannot fast for the entire week, fasting for a day or a portion of the week would be a significant witness with our Colombian brothers and sisters (Details on the PPF website) www.presbypeacefellowship.org/colombia -Sign the PC(USA) Petition (refer to the PPF website) -Participate in a Call-In to the White House at a time coordinated by the PPF to voice your opposition to the FTA. (refer to the PPF website) -Follow the effort on Facebook and Twitter and promote this to your personal networks to spread the word! (hashtag: #peacefast) Your participation in these actions is critical to the success of this effort and an important show of Christian solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Colombia as a concrete sign of our partnership covenants. In Christ, Tom Milligan, Convenor, IPC-PCUSA Colombia Network

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Jun 6

Ayuno – Day 1

Posted on Monday, June 6, 2011 in Mamie, Richard

So yesterday was the start of the fast - ayuno in Spanish - in opposition to the United States/Colombia Free Trade Agreement. People of conscience from both of our churches, the Iglesia Presbiteriana de Colombia and the Presbyterian Church (USA) are participating in this week-long fast. It was only the first day, but it was a day full of decisions to be made. - Can you avoid making others feel badly when you attend a luncheon for visiting guests and explain why you are not eating? (since feeling badly is not the point...) [We think so...] - Does licking your finger to clean it after feeding your kid mean you screwed up your fast...even if you didn't "mean" to? [Perhaps, but let it go.] - And perhaps our biggest question: - Do you break a fast you just started when you get to church and realize it is communion Sunday? Yes. It is a funny thing to walk into church with a rumbling belly and see the table set and ready for you. Apart from the normal challenges we have paying attention during services now that Peanut is out and about, yesterday had the added challenge of deciding how communion fit into the whole ayuno we had just begun. And it was a feast. A small feast, but a joyful feast nonetheless... Tuesday and Wednesday (June 6&7) are the call in days so voice your opposition to this agreement to the White House. All the details you'll need here. We hope you'll take part.

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Jul 7

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Feb 25

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Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Mamie

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“Costeñol Palabra del Dia”

Chicharrón (chee-chah-ROAN): noun -

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