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Orchestra in the Woods

To build camaraderie among the members of our budding orchestra we will be making a trek into the jungles of Brazil. Just outside of town and in fact visible from our church there is mountain called Ipanema. I’m not sure how high it is but we’ll be going up it today if it doesn’t rain.

Junior threatened to have us put on a mini concert while in those woods; but he’s relented thank the Lord. Anything with me playing the cello would be a mini concert. I’m still in the “twinkle twinkle little star” stage of my cello life. I’ll post some pictures of our trip this evening if I have the strength.

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  1. jesseWed Nov 17, 10:55:00 PM

    hi mike and dawn . just got done reading your letters. i heard you were crying about people not writ[ng you . well im writing now. my first and maybe last . i dont do this. works going great. chester got married and jesse is next year two down almost and three to go ha ha.how are things going. my grammer isnt the best so youll have to deal with it .im typing with one hand. well ill see yas later. praying for yas . jesse

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  2. jewellpageMon Nov 22, 08:38:00 AM

    Hey Jess! I can't believe it. I feel privileged. Whether with one hand, finger or pencil, to get a note from you is a pleasure.

    Congratulations on Chet and Kelly's wedding. Our kids getting married is strange isn't it? Makes us feel older with each one. But, it's part of the deal and I'm glad that our kids are marrying Christian kids.

    Great to hear that work is going great for you. That is saying a lot in Michigan. God blesses our faithfulness and he is merciful too.

    I'm going to post my note to you on Rene's Facebook page because otherwise you might accuse me of not responding to your one and only note! Ha.

    Keep the Faith Bro!
    Mike

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