Internet Update

Hey there! We have been enjoying a few days of unexpected internet use =). We heard the other day that the network turnover was rescheduled to start on the 13th. Wohoo. We still want to be praying for a quick easy turnover. But in the meantime it has been great... especially nice for Grace who has been enjoying her new laptop. That girl saved for the past 2 or 3 years and bought it all on her own! We are so proud of her. The rest of us are getting some good 'net stuff done too, however I will spare you the details =)


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No internet

This is just to let you know that starting June 29 we will be without internet until further notice. We are praying for a quick, smooth network changeover, and will let you know as soon as we are back online.


The Kenners


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Karen Writers' Workshop

In one of our classes, Introduction to Literacy, we have been learning how to develop a literacy program and promote literacy in minority languages. As part of that class, we facilitated a writers' workshop for a local Karen (Burmese) Community. Here are a few pics from the afternoon...



It was really cool to get to spend some time with the people of this community. Most of them have immigrated to Australia after living several years (for many, most of their lives) in refugee camps. Just the thought of that is enough to cause one to rethink their worldview. This was a great learning experience in more ways than one.

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Final Week of the Term

We are in the final countdown. It is Monday of the last week of the semester, three major assessments still left to complete. Then, a much needed break. If you have been praying for us during this time, thank you.

Below is a picture of us just before participating in a writers workshop last weekend. This was part of our 'Introduction to Literacy' class. We spent the afternoon with some people from the Karen community (refugees from Burma/Thailand) encouraging them to write stories in their language. We will most likely do workshops like these in the villages in Vanuatu as part of the literacy program.
More pictures to come...





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Some more pics for you...

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A friends pictures...

Elyse is our neighbor and fellow student. She takes beautiful pictures and is sharing them on a blog. So, if you are curious what our part of Australia looks like this time of year, check it out...

http://elysianeyes.blogspot.com/



I love this time of year. I love fall. God is so great, His creation is so beautiful. I get such a bittersweet felling though, as the last of the leaves fall.

Tania

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In case you have been keeping your eye out for pictures, we updated the family album link with some pics from Mother's Day. What a wonderful refreshing day! > > > The link is over to the right =)



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