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Tag Archives: Expatriate
Home Away From Home
Have you ever been falsely accused? Have you ever felt the accompanying stings of rejection and ridicule? Whatever the circumstance may have been, it was a terrible feeling, wasn’t it? Be it an incidence in traffic, a misunderstanding with our … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional Essays
Tagged Angel of the Lord, Christmas, Daniel Webster, Dubai, Expatriate, Gabriel, God, Jesus, Joseph, Mary
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Why We Sacrifice
The following essays are dedicated to the men and women who have served and are serving in the United States Armed Forces in honor of Veteran’s Day ~ 11/11/11 It is not the critic who counts, not the man who … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional Essays
Tagged American, D-Day, Dubai, Expatriate, Faith, France, God, John 15, Normandy, Paris, sacrifice, Sainte-Mère-Église, Theodore Roosevelt, United States, United States Armed Forces, World War II
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The Road More Traveled
Expat Women: Confessions – 50 Answers to Your Real-Life Questions about Living Abroad Reflections from the Road I have returned to Dubai after a long summer filled with remodeling, traveling, catching up with family and friends, and sending the littlest … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Entries
Tagged book review, Dubai, Expat Women, Expatriate, Faith, Middle East, United Arab Emirates, United States
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Leaving and Cleaving – Reflections for Father’s Day
Leaving and Cleaving Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years. ~Simone Signoret And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional Essays
Tagged children, Colorado, Dubai, Expatriate, Father's Day, God, Houston, Marriage, sacred, Wedding
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Plaid Bags and Providence
This essay is dedicated to my husband in appreciation of his game face. Plaid Bags and Providence For the Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no chances. A secret Master of the Ceremonies has been at work. C.S. Lewis Providence – … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional Essays
Tagged birthday, Business, C.S. Lewis, Dubai, Expatriate, Faith, God, Grandparent, Heathrow, holy spirit, London, London Heathrow Airport, lost luggage, Middle East, providence, Qatar Airways, Travel
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Texpat Travel and a Ralston Ritual
As we prepared to move to Dubai in the summer of 2010, one of the things that filled me with anticipation was the travel possibilities promised by my expatriate friends. It’s true, one of the greatest benefits of expatriate life … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Entries
Tagged American School of Dubai, Doha, Dubai, Expatriate, Family, Grandparent, legacy, Middle East, ritual, tradition, Travel
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Texpatriated to Dubai
Hello Friends, Welcome to my blog! I’m so excited to finally be communicating from our new home in Dubai. I encourage you to read the About Texpatfaith tab on the right hand column of your screen. It will give you … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Entries
Tagged Christian, Dubai, Expat, Expatriate, Faith, fellowship, Middle East, Philippians, relationships, Romans, UAE
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