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    The Swat Valley

    by Lisa August 13, 2009
    August 13, 2009

    Lisa is on skype, updating her parents as to what’s been going on this week. Chiefly, Mike is leaving for a month in Juba (Sudan) this weekend, and it’s now …

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    Dowry

    by Lisa August 8, 2009
    August 8, 2009

    Lisa wakes up at 8:30 on Saturday, wanders out, and curls up on the couch with her laptop. Mike has been awake since 6:30, walked to the shops to buy …

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    Early mornings

    by Lisa August 6, 2009
    August 6, 2009

    Mike: “Do you like it when I pick on you before you’re completely awake?” Lisa: “It’s a bit cruel – like tormenting a poor defenseless little animal.” Mike: “Awww, and …

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    Business as usual

    by Lisa August 5, 2009
    August 5, 2009

    Yesterday, Mike learned that he’s off to Sudan for a month sometime next week. This morning, Lisa wakes up to hear Mike on the phone, saying something every wife longs …

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    Honesty equals righteousness

    by Lisa August 3, 2009
    August 3, 2009

    Lisa and Mike are standing in a group, talking to friends after church one morning about cooking. Mike: “Do you use recipes?” Jonathan (who designs remodels for a living and …

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    Are you serious?

    by Lisa July 29, 2009
    July 29, 2009

    It’s lunchtime. Lisa decides to call Mike for a quick three minute mid-day hello. Lisa: “Hey. What are you doing?” Mike: “I’m about to get on a plane for Afghanistan, …

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