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Sunday, 22 February 2009
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It's been a long time....
Hey everybody!
Sorry it has been so long since my last blog. I've been keeping pretty busy learning language, having classes, and getting to know many new faces.
Last week we went to Singapore for a class. It was a nice visit and a very good class. We learned a lot about ethnographic research. We visited "Little India" and "interviewed" people about their culture, family, language, etc. While we were at it we got henna done on our hands.
I think Singapore is a pretty crazy place. It is super modern with people from many different countries. Most people living there are not from Singapore originally. It is very different from the island we are living on, and I was glad when we came "home."
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
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Children's Song
Topi Saya Bundar - My hat is round
Bundar Topi Saya- Round is my hat
Kalau Tidak Bundar- If it wasn't round
Bukan Topi Saya - It wouldn't be my hat.
Burung Kakatua- The cockatoo bird
Hinggap di Jendela- Perches on the window
Nenek sudah tua- My Grandma is already old
Giginya tingaal dua- She only has two teeth left.
This is a children's song we learned at our first language lesson. It has definitely proved to be an icebreaker. People think it is funny you can sing a song like Mary had a little Lamb or something, and you can hardly speak any of their language. :)
Monday, 26 January 2009
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next...
1. I have a VERY LARGE NOSE! People like to tell me.
2.Salt water is actually extremely salty. I never imagined it that way.
3. Everyone wants to learn English.
4. No meal is complete without rice.
5. Always eat and drink in faith.
6. Buddhist temples are very loud and smoky on Chinese New Year
7.Always, ALWAYS, wear sunscreen when living near the equator. (when you forget claim Isaiah 53)
8. Never, ever, buy ice cream in front of your house. They will come back and sit there playing the song until you buy it again.
Friday, 23 January 2009
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What I've learned so far on the island...
1. Most people on the island love to stand and gauk at the bule (white people).
2. 21 hour plane rides will cause you to lose your mind.
3. They love to pour peanut sauce all over the sate. (shish kabobs)
4. Houses with penguins on them can be considered a sign from the Lord. (story to follow later :) )
5. People associate Americans with the few English phrases they know (e.g. I Love You, I Miss You, How Are You) and Obama. They will shout any of those things out at you as you pass. It is especially funny when they say OBAMA, OBAMA. I never knew I looked like him!
Tuesday, 06 January 2009
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My Grandpa is with Jesus.
Richard Bates, My Dad, My Coach, My Friend. 1938-2008
Richard Darrel Bates the son of Jack Darrel and Leora May (West) Bates was born November 24, 1938 at Belleville, Kansas. He departed this life on Monday, January 05, 2009 at his home in Superior, Nebraska at the age of 70 years.
Dick graduated from Montrose Rural High School in Montrose, KS in 1957. He was in the Navy and later attended Manhattan Bible College, serving as student minister at Mayview Christian Church in rural Jewell, Kansas.
Dick received the Lord as his Savior when a youth and was baptized in the Christian Church at Belleville, Kansas. Dick was united in marriage to Mary Ann Sipe April 3, 1960 at the Methodist Church at Montrose, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of four children, three sons and one daughter. The couple moved to Superior in 1962.
Dick was a member of the First Baptist Church, serving as Deacon, Trustee, Moderator, and Sunday School teacher. He took many Bible courses by correspondence.
Dick was an accomplished athlete in high school and coached many little league basketball and baseball teams as well as American Legion baseball teams and women' softball . He was also an official Kansas basketball and football referee and an avid Husker fan.
Dick worked for the Farmer's Union Creamery, was an independent milk truck driver and worked at Ideal Cement. When it closed he attended Central Community College at Hastings. Later working as custodian at Superior High School and nurse's aide at Nelson Good Samaritan Center.
Dick was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis on his 65th birthday.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Barbara Snyder.
Survivors include: his wife Mary Ann of Superior, NE; sons Timothy Darrel Bates and wife Cindy of Superior, NE; Richard Daniel Bates and wife Janet of Genoa, NE; James Dean Bates and wife Mindy of Platte Center, NE; daughter Shirley Linette Bates of Tallahassee, FL; sister Carolyn Gumm and husband Bob of Superior, NE; brother Stephen Bates and wife Barbara of Wichita, KS; twelve grandchildren: Alicea Mohler of Superior, NE; Nicole Ruge and husband Brian of Augusta, SC; Andrew Bates and wife Chandra of Belleville, KS; Michael Bates and Abby of Superior, NE; Alexcia Bates of Columbus, NE; Matthew Bates and Lindsey of Duncan, NE; Sarah Bates of Genoa, NE; Mary Ann Young and husband Michael of Pensacola, FL; Victoria Givens of Tallahassee, FL; Christopher Givens of Clarksville, TN Abigail Bates and fiancé Luke Cada and Allison Bates of Platte Center, NE; nine great grandchildren: Cody and Kaylee Mohler of Superior, NE; Caleb and Keirra Bates of Belleville, KS; Angel, Erica, and Christopher Young of Pensacola, FL ; Raymon and Damien Givens of Tallahassee, FL; 2 step great grandchildren: Michael and Madison Young of Pensacola, FL, nephews, nieces, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held this Thursday 10:00 AM, January 8, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Superior, NE. James Bates will be officiating. Burial will be held in the Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, NE. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9 am to 8 pm at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Superior, NE. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsfh.com. Williams Funeral Home of Superior, NE is in charge of the arrangements.
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- Name: Abby
- Gender: Female
- Member Since: 10/27/2007
