Monthly Archives: March 2011

String Art

Posted on March 29, 2011 by leachafricanadventures

In these first 2 months of living in Lagos, I have fallen in love with Nigerian String Art.  I first admired it when a friend, Amy, brought a few pieces to  Angola.  String Art (also called Threadwork) is created by … Continue reading →

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Birthdays

Posted on March 21, 2011 by leachafricanadventures

My family is in the midst of a birthday season. Cami’s birthday was yesterday, mine is tomorrow, Mike’s is April 5th. In our family, birthdays are cause for big celebration. As long as I can remember my mom made efforts … Continue reading →

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Is it worth it?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by leachafricanadventures

For the last 8 years I have been involved in BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) in one way or another.  I joined a class in Mobile, Alabama and grew to LOVE the in-depth study that the program offers.  When I moved … Continue reading →

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The Familiar

Posted on March 9, 2011 by leachafricanadventures

I have been in Lagos for 3 weeks.  How do I explain my life in Nigeria?  I think it would be best summed up in the word “different”.   Of course I expected this emotion.  I thought about it, prayed about … Continue reading →

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Baking Soda

Posted on March 2, 2011 by leachafricanadventures

While I spend most of my time in Lagos where I am free to venture out and shop to buy my own groceries, I am currently visiting Mike in Eket.  Here, I am at the mercy of the drivers to buy anything I … Continue reading →

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