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We answer your burning question, "What's Easter
Like in Africa?" (plus a snap shot of life
with these 3 little girls)
This
month we received some unexpected news about Karl's
mother Joan.
As many of you know, Joan had battled breast cancer
a couple of years ago with success after chemo treatments...read
more
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BLOG -
The Power of Generational Legacy - Read
this blog at the risk of altering the course of your
own life (legacy is irresistible)...read
blog
PHOTOS: See
a glimpse of Ostrand every day life
VIDEO:
Jensen's
South African Accent (she's
talking about her field trip to the "fom"
today - aka "farm")
FEBRUARY JOURNAL
Giggly
Girls Make Us "Colored Food" -
What is "Colored Food" - you ask? (yes...here
the proper term is "colored" - hold on
to your socks, America)
Karl’s
Birthday Bash - We celebrated Karl’s
birthday with friends at a toboggan run! Of course!
Why wouldn't we?
Coerver
Coaching comes to Africa - Karl and
the coaches at Ubuntu were blessed to have the famous
Paul "Gibbo" Gibbons spend 10 days with
them.
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Many
people have asked my father how in the world a school
teacher from Nebraska (who is not much of a world
traveler), ended up with both his children serving
God in Africa and the Middle East...read
blog
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BLOG -
Nanosecond of Fame: Some of you have been
wondering how in the world Jensen and Emme ended up
in a Disney commercia...read
blog
PHOTOS: See
a glimpse of Ostrand every day life
JANUARY JOURNAL
Coaching
the Coaches - 20 coaches signed up for Karl's
second coaching education class...
The
Power of Blessing - Since Julie started reading
these blessings to Emme...
Striker
Camp - What does every young soccer player love
more than anything else...
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See
the "I am a Princess" Disney Commercial |
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VIDEO - Ostrand
Blooper Video
God invites ordinary people
to make an extraordinary difference! Join
us in reaching soccer hopefuls and desperate mothers
from slum townships with God's love.
Tax deductible year-end
giving...
- Send a
check
- Give
online
- Become a monthly
partner
If you don’t feel God whispering to you
to join with us right now, much grace and peace to
you! We honor the calling He has for you to reach
out in other ways.
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Adison, Jensen and Emerson are wishing you much JOY
in 2013!
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HOPE-TIONS:
2
Days Left To Order Hope-tion Christmas Presents
Thursday, December 6th - Last day
to place bunting and baby onesie orders
(shop will close for the holidays at the end of
this week)
PHOTO:
Julie
with one day old newborn girl left in baby safe.
Baby Safe prevents baby dumping,
intervenes with abandoned babies, supports pregnant
women in crisis, and empowers mothers in need.
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Order
bunting banner or baby onesies
and support a disadvantaged mother in South Africa! |
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HOPE-TIONS:
When you buy bunting (decorative flag
banners) TODAY...you provide work TOMORROW for a
disadvantaged mom!
ON SALE: Celebrate
5 Holidays with 1 Red Bunting Flag Banner (15% off
now)
10 SECOND UPDATE:
Baby
Onesies - Micro-business new product
launched (onesies are $12.50 and only $5 shipping
to US)
Video
of "dance off" - A huge smile
will creep across your face...watch an African style
soccer warm-up
Their
faces were priceless - As Karl shook
their hand, he realized for many kids this was the
first time in their life they had...
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20
incredible photos of 10 days in Africa
Team visits from our home church |
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NEW MICRO SEWING BUSINESS
LAUNCHED:
Bunting for sale! See
fall featured product...pumpkin
"harvest bunting flag banner
Story of transformation...read
now
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BLOG: Me
and June Cleaver
I really do feel like
I’m living in 1954. I have to say...believe
the hype! There is something a bit magical about
life 50 years ago...read
blog
10 SECOND UPDATE:
Sewing
and Reaping
First
Soccer Coaches Education Course
VIDEO:
Greeting from Ostrands - 3 min hello
from Karl, Julie and Crew
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BLOG: Motherhood
is Beatiful
Motherhood is messy and noisy and
shockingly wonderful. Adison Rose...my beautiful,
smiley precious baby girl – is also my marathon
crier, Olympic back-archer, and card-carrying nap
protester...read
blog
10 SECOND UPDATE:
PHOTOS: Karl's
Parents Visit Africa
VIDEO: Emme
is a Guest Speaker (16 sec)
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BLOG: Top
Five Moments in Africa With My Parents
I
couldn't help but burst into tears when I saw my
parents walk out of the Cape Town terminal. This
is the first time they have flown over the Atlantic...read
blog
10 SECOND UPDATE:
PHOTOS:
Julie's
Parents Visit Africa
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BLOG: The
Negativity Fast
I’ve decided I want to root
out the sin in my life...truly on every level. When
I look it in the eye, I think the biggest area of
sin in my life is...read
blog
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
- The
Boy Who Shared - Karl's second soccer festival
had 175 kids (one child with a disability enjoyed
the day)
FAMILY SNAPSHOTS:
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Claudine graduated with honors from
our Sisterhood of Success program. She immediately landed
a job that she still has today...a year later! Here
are the shoes she bought with her hard-earned money.
Read more... |
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BLOG: Mind
Tour
It’s
starting to get cold here and African winter is
underway! To get you in the spirit of the flopped
seasons of the Southern Hemisphere...read
blog
WHAT'S
HAPPENING:
FAMILY SNAPSHOTS:
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Soccer Festival Photos
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BLOG: By
Any Other Name
Ahhh...what’s
in a name? Shakespeare’s Juliet said..."What's
in a name? That which we call a rose by any other
name would smell as sweet." Read
blog...
WHAT'S
HAPPENING:
- Meet
Karl's new soccer moms
(who attended Ubuntu's recent soccer tournament).
See journal
or photos.
- Julie's
Ocean View girls love Adison Rose. See
journal.
- Yellow
House Opens (new Baby Safe property in
Ocean View) with...See
journal.
FAMILY
SNAP SHOTS
We
are proud to welcome Adison Rose (Adi Rose)
- a healthy 6lb, 8oz baby girl at 2:11 pm on March
12, 2012!
A
peek at Family Life
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BLOG: Marrying Africa
Sometimes I want to marry Africa – and sometimes
I want to break up with her. Read
blog...
SOCCER
GOALS:
We
want to thank Omaha
FC for donating these top-of-the line portable
soccer goals! See
info and photos...
FAMILY
SNAP SHOT:
Julie
is scheduled to have a C-section in 12 days!
She
had a "Fallen Pregnant Party" (aka Baby
Shower) with all her nearest and dearest friends
here in Africa. ...read
more & see photos
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Shower Photos |
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