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mango and banana

August 7, 2008 at 8:00 pm · Filed under Live Updates

WHAD UP! chantelle and amanda here chilling at the internet cafe once again. we finally finished pouring concrete and let me tell you, that was no easy task.  but with a little help from the singing birds of the team and the constant verbal encouragement, we were able to finish within an hour. we went through “i like to move it” to “happy working song” to “build me up buttercup” to “allstar” and finally with the EPIC “WE ARE THE CHAMPIONSSSSSSSSSSS”! i know you guys want to see the pictures and we assure you that there are at least 700 on blake’s camera alone. it was cool to see everyone step it up regardless of your ability or gender, everyone was working equally hard because we all wanted to finally get to that point. and right after, it’s always amazing to be able to run to the beach and bathe yourself in salt water (and the occasional crab pinch) to rid yourself of all the nasty concrete and dirt.

last night was awesome as we wrapped up the evening with a jam session thanks to sean miles and his guitar. we went through all the songs he knew and settled down into the night with “stand by me” and the countless number of hillsongs as we worshiped. thanks so much everyone for the comments and the verses and the compliments and encouragement- you guys don’t even know how much it means to us. we wouldn’t be here without all of you and your continued support day in and day out. so until next wednesday, when we’re finally flying into that LAX airport,

have a mango smoothie

and think of us. :)

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  Frank and Bette Norton wrote @ August 7, 2008 at 9:33 pm

Hey there you mango smoothie team! What a great suggestion. Thanks to the Christensen’s great produce baskets we have mangos and after Bompa finishes his flatbread pizza, I’m going to go make him one and we will think of you! We are thinking of you all a lot these days. :)

We are so proud of all of you. God has surely answered prayers about your having JOY…and team work. Way to go….you CHAMPIONS FOR JESUS!

“Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!” Ps. 32:11

Continuing in prayer for each one of you.
Sarah and Nadia, we are going to PdB tomorrow; returning Tuesday night. See you Wednesday!
Can’t wait! We love you! G & G Norton

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  mom Nimfa wrote @ August 7, 2008 at 10:32 pm

OMGOSH CHANTELLEEEEEE,
i can just imagine you singing your heart out. i wish there is a video taking all these in action. ms. thing ms jasmine trias sing your heart out and motivate everyone with your gift, that is your loving heart that exudes through your singing voice. we are all praying for those mosquitos to stay away from american skin.
if i tell you that the jonas bros. are in school OCHSA this monday would you come home early?
we miss you all and we can’t wait for all those snorkeling pictures and singing we are the champions. see you soon

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  Jill Nielsen wrote @ August 7, 2008 at 11:05 pm

Oh, a mango smoothie sounds so good! It’s my bedtime now but maybe I’ll make one tomorrow in honor of the awesome Calvary
high school STORM team!

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in Christ Jesus in the sight of our God and Father.” 1 Thess. 1:2-3.

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  Judy Evans wrote @ August 7, 2008 at 11:37 pm

“AMEN!”

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  fatima nellessen wrote @ August 8, 2008 at 6:09 am

Hey Chantelle I just had an email from Micah saying that you are doing an awesome job keeping the kids spirits up by singing oldies all the time and they sing along with you. I am sure it makes the work go much faster. She also said that you could cut through the humidity with a knife, so I bet mango smoothies will be good for that:)

Happy belated birthday Jessica, I hear Micah is learning a lot from you about health care and she wants to go back to Boracay to work in a clinic.Thank you for being such an amazing role .
Thank you Chantelle and Jessica for being there with the kids and blessing them. We love you s.
Fatima

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  Auntie Karen wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 8:07 pm

My Sunshine Chantelle

Those bugs know you are a sweet young lady!
I spoke w/mom and Gab today and got the updates. Dad, Uncle Sam, Terell and I really miss you but are oh so proud of you. You are all a blessing to so many. Thank you for sharing the spirit that lives in all of you! Lifting you all up in prayer. Auntie Karen

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