Based in Managua, reaching out to Nicaragua: Christ for the City International.
I don’t think I’ve posted on this yet, but my latest obsession is Frisbee Golf. We built a course on the camp property a few weeks ago. And we’ve been playing non-stop ever since!
Today I was in the middle of the round of my life. Three birdies, only one bogey, and a hole in one. I [...]
What can you do with 20 soccer balls, 25 uniforms, cleats and shin guards, goalie gloves, cones, and whistles? In Costa Rica, you can have “futbol” games all the time and bring a lot of joy to your community. Thanks to a non-profit organization called Sports Gift, El Jardin Sagrado is turning into a soccer hot [...]
Read full post...Yesterday was a rough day. My Tar Heels lost to Georgetown. Ugh. That was a major downer for me (although I think Amber was kind of glad to see the official end of March Madness!).
In addition to the loss, in an ill-fated attempt to make my own basketball comeback, I blew out my “good” knee [...]
The Heels beat the Dookies. The Babcock family is very happy tonight. Actually, Amber’s been asleep for about an hour now, but I’m happy! Tomorrow will be a wonderful day in Costa Rica.
Oh, and our talk this morning with the 4th and 5th graders went really well. More updates on that and on the upcoming [...]
People occasionally ask me what I’ll miss most about life in America. Usually I give the obvious response: “I’ll miss seeing family and friends.” And it’s true, I will miss family and friends. But sometimes in weak moments I reveal my true self. What I’ll really miss the most is…
North Carolina Basketball!!!
This article today [...]
Read full post...How nice to come back to North Carolina - in the Raleigh/Durham area no less - on the night the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup! Not that I’m a hockey fan, but the last 2 periods of the game last night were great.
Obviously, we’re back from Global Outreach Mission’s conference in Upstate New York. [...]
The activity I’ve often compared to watching paint dry will be my new hobby beginning this summer. I’m preparing to become a soccer fan. Yes, soccer. I’ve tried in the past - in ‘94 when the U.S. hosted the World Cup and in ‘03 when I lived in Scotland - but I quickly dropped the [...]
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