The first quarter of the year has been a busy one for the DSouza household. Mia turned 5! We thank God for her. Eddie’s family came over to celebrate Mia’s birthday. Mia had multiple celebrations with various groups of friends. She made up for not having an event last year. School life School life has…
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Ten years ago on this day I completed all the formalities for exiting from a job in a big Indian IT firm. I had just completed about four and a half years working for Infosys. I quit my job with the intention to preach the Gospel of Jesus while being employed full-time by Cross Cultured…
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We were in Mangalore with Eddie’s parents as the quarter began. The kids were having a great time playing. Their schooling was minimal as they did not have much energy to concentrate while much play invited them. Eddie had to keep up with his Greek learning. In those early weeks, it took a lot from…
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Allie likes to write. This time she wrote a Christmas story for Mia. She did a good job with it. Lauren decided to work on some illustrations to go with the story. Eddie decided to publish the book. Do have a look at the book if you would like to. Amazon India Amazon US
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It took us 2.5 days to clean up and apply the primer coat and the two top coats of the damp proof layer on the roof. I am thankful for the 3 days of sunshine we had that enabled us to do this phase of the work. It appears that there will be rain today…
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So our apartment building was constucted over 3 decades ago. And the builders had stopped construction midway hoping to continue the project a few years later. That never happened. This left the roof uncompleted terrace open to the elements. The elements did not take too kindly to the incomplete structure. There are leaks and water…
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August ended on a high note! Edi began studying Greek as a pre-requisite to seminary admission. God provided all the needed money for tuition and material for the whole year – $1615! We praised God for the provision. Edi begin his classes on the 24th. September began with a concern. One of the medications that…
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The month of August has been positively memorable. Perhaps in the year 2020 when there has only been bad news around the world, for the DSouza household the month brought some good news. Edi got approved for admission at Bethlehem College and Seminary. We are waiting to hear from the Seminary about the scholarship.
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One must learn throughout one’s life. To be a student formally is what people do to get a job or to land a better job. I am going to be a student formally to do my current job better. No greater pay, no greater position. Hopefully I will be more productive at the job I…
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I am overwhelmed by God’s kindness this week. Through unexpected ways and beyond my expectation, God has worked. Last week I was not sure if I will be accepted for admission to the M.Div. program. This week I learned that I am approved for admission on the condition that I complete the pre-requisite Greek classes.…
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