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Never Seen a Sunrise…

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Robert Franklin

What does the world look like through wonder-less eyes? This idea was first introduced to me through a Carl Sagan/Stephen Hawking YouTube video compilation extolling the “wonders of the universe.” After watching, I asked myself, “Why I would ever consider … Continue reading →

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Bricks: A Story in Pictures

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Robert Franklin

This is the home of a farmer who also happens to be a pastor, who also happens to be a higher education ‘lecturer’, who also happens to be the local dental provider, who also happens to be the village well … Continue reading →

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It is Morning and the Days Go By Quickly

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Robert Franklin

The noise of the early morning from my seat on the Shelton’s back porch: I hear the distant pounding of hammer on metal, the gobble of a turkey somewhere close, the helicopter blade “whomp, whomp, whomp” imitation of an enormous … Continue reading →

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PUR Water Project Day 2

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Robert Franklin

This is the residuals from some sewage water we cleaned using the PUR water process developed by P&G. Tami Trunick did a demonstration of the process for about 75 people who live in a slum in the Kampala area. 2 … Continue reading →

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On the Ground…Finally!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Robert Franklin

It is Day 1 of the latest adventure in Uganda. It is a long day, since technically the “day” began at 6:30pm on Tuesday and will not end until probably about 9:00pm tonight (Thursday). The team is amazing so far, … Continue reading →

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The TriMet Miracle

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Often we think miracles must involve some kind of physical healing, or better yet some astrological phenomenon.  Miracles may include such things, but I believe miracles happen everyday and I miss them.  Every so often, however, these cataract eyes can see the Hand … Continue reading →

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