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Expectations

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  I was confronted with expectations the last couple of weeks.  What I expected and what I received.  I am just writing this for myself not sure if I will even post this blog. I am reading the blog of a woman specifically aimed and woman living overseas and she planned an online retreat this past weekend. I only had 3 hours but decided this is a must for me.  I was hoping to have a whole day in Macedonia (my expectation) but I only had 3 hours in a friends house while they were out, because my children and husband was still in the flat we stayed. During this time I was again confronted with expectations, and what I expect of my family and friends, but never really tell them, of my husband and children and then of God.  I realize that what I expect is too much or just wrong. I also expect too much of myself, to be perfect in every way. I expect miracles from God , like He owes them to me. I have given up so much for Him, at least He can give the miracles I ...

Visiting the historical sites in Ankara.

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  Part of our homeschooling this month is learning about Turkey and also the history of Turkey.  Here are some photos of where we travelled today. We started off at the Roman Baths     Found a Turtle     On top of Aslan   Gravestones of  the Roman period     Byzantium Gravesite Grinding stones and graves dating back to the Byzantium time.   Next stop was the Temple of Augustus Finally on top – The Ankara Castle in the background   Temple of Augustus VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL ...