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Looking for–and finding–beauty in every inch of this earth.

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Saying goodbye to some of the amazing folks we’ve spent the last 15 years with at the Greater Boston Vineyard.*

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And the youngest wins–though his elders swear he cheated.

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Burlington, VT

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Maine. Thank you Dan and Kate for sharing your house!

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Yes, that’s a female in with the Greco boys. Anthony’s wonderful girlfriend, Kate.

They met the first week of school when he threw a marshmallow in her face.

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Anthony and Kate teaching during their two week trip to Liberia.

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Christopher, Bill Massaquoi, Bill’s sister, Kate, and Anthony

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Anthony’s shots from London where they had a 24 hour layover.

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Just a few weeks after returning from Liberia, Anthony flew over the pond again, this time to Ghana for a semester abroad. He and his classmates went to a wedding in traditional garb.

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Ghana is known for its drummers. James is pictured above.

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elephants

Mole National Park

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This was not taken with a long lens. They were quite close.

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Traditional mud homes, Tongo, Ghana

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Banyan tree

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Rope suspension bridge over the canopy in Kakum National Park.

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Boti Falls

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Elmina traffic jam

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Passage walked by slaves on their way to the port.

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Learning how to make shea butter.

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Meanwhile, GianCarlo finished up his basketball career after his junior year. (Too many losses and too much time.)

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He embarked on his first solo international trip. After a very brief stop in London…

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He spent three days in Barcelona and then flew south to Malaga where he helped his aunt and uncle run a soccer camp.

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La Alhambra

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Cliff jumping (not Gian, but he did this–and wisely told me when he got home)

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With Cousin Annika

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Gian also learned how to fly

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and continued to terrorize his opponents on the soccer field. Gian was co-captain and chosen for the all-league team.

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He’s now a senior–hoping to attend Norwich U and study architecture.

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Matthew switched schools (and has a daily limo ride–with his papa as the driver),

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turned 14,

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has become tenacious on the basketball court,

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and finally learned how to dive.

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He continues to play baseball

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but since LCA does not offer football (thank you God!), now plays soccer.

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Learning the fine art of crosswords with my dad.

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No more wires!

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He has also developed a fabulous eye for photography. Two of my favorites.

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Christopher reached the big 50.

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He still plays the keys, now at LCA (where he teaches theater) and while leading worship (at Grace Baptist).

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They did let me out of the house a few times. In Wheaton, with Ray K and Margie.

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Celebrating twenty years of sharing meals and our lives with one another: Beth, Margaret, and Kimberly.

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If I wasn’t making photos, I was writing. Noodle around my site for samples.

Two of my favorite articles:               

Holy Resignation and Is the Seeker Sensitive Church Failing a Generation?

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A favorite image from 2013

If you are facing a frightening health crisis, may you find peace.

If you are facing a holiday alone or without someone you have loved for years, may you find companionship.

If you are facing economic uncertainty, may you have enough.

If you are discouraged, may you find hope.

Imagine the scene toward the end of It’s a Wonderful Life, when all of George’s friends have come to show their support and love. Many of you did this for us in the past year and we are truly grateful.

We wish all of you a blessed holiday and 2014.

 

*This is the G rated version. Feel free to stop by for a meal to get the unedited, PG-13 version. Or, listen to Merrily We Roll Along–Going, Going, Gone–for key insights regarding how CG’s first six months went.

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