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At this time of year, I like to look back to see which posts have been the most popular. Not that that many people are reading nowadays, but it’s a fun way to look back over the past 12 months.<\/p>\n

\"TakingSo, let’s see. The first popular post of the year, and actually the most popular overall, was from February – How To Take A Shower (at our house)<\/i><\/a>. Flowchart included, in case you would like to come visit. \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n

Next – and a very typical problem – Too busy to post (too busy not to post)<\/a><\/i>. LOTS going on, as usual – this post was a good view of some of the things we were dealing with in the spring.<\/p>\n

Hannah’s 15th Birthday Party is TODAY!<\/i><\/a> — Yes, indeed, that was a big deal! Good memories.<\/p>\n

And then in June – some really big (and still ongoing) news – Big News: Church Construction Update \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Sanctuary!<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

And just so that Hannah doesn’t get all the attention – this July – Nathanael Graduates into…<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

I’ve been posting an old picture\/video each month, and one actually made it into the top 10. From September – actually, September 2006<\/b><\/i>, a video of Nathanael (2) and Hannah (5): Retro: Slugs<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

Hannah has a different interest in animals now – here’s another video… Hannah’s Dolphin Discovery<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Heading into the fall now, an important post about our ministry here: Church Planting: The Next Step<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

The second most popular post of the year, as we reach a major milestone – We Have Lived in Mexico for Ten Years.<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, lots of people have been praying for our friend and co-worker with leukemia. This was the first post about her (and some others with health issues): Prayer Request: When Your World Turns Upside-Down<\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n

So that’s the top 10! The first post of the year, which didn’t make the cut, was “Feeling Alive”<\/a>. Well, it’s been a live year, all right! And may God bring more new life in 2017 – see you on the other side!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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