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Welcome to my blog, “Profiteor”! This will be the location where I will post updates, photos, and newsletters before, during, and after my year of service in the United Kingdom through the Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), so please check in periodically to receive the most recent news.

Now, some of you may be wondering about the name of my blog (I hope you find it an intriguing title). “Profiteor” (pronounced pro-fee-tay-oar) is Latin for three different English verbs: I confess, I profess, and I praise, and these three meanings are the reason I chose “Profiteor” as the title instead of something a little more obvious. During my next year in the United Kingdom, I will be posting periodically entries and photos which will do exactly what the title suggests. I will be confessing my struggles and misconceptions; the emotions and experiences I do not yet know of. I will be professing my triumphs, learning moments, and whatever else might happen in a year. Finally I will be praising God’s glory and love experienced in the most mundane aspects of life, thousands of miles from where I grew up. These are the reasons for the unusual title, and how it will frame my future posts.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

An Unconventional Thanksgiving: November 5

November 5

Today my niece is nine months old.  I'm so blessed to have spend quite a few days with her and her parents before leaving this year.  She's incredibly expressive and absolutely loves music, which meant we spent a lot of time together dancing and singing.  I can't wait to get back and play with her at the park and rediscover her wonderful personality.

Today I am thankful for the little girl I am blessed to call my niece.

My niece,Q, reading all on her own.  Maybe when I come home she'll be working her away through chapter books!

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  1. UnknownNovember 10, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    I am loving all your posts, Elise! Keep on keepin on!

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