January 11th, 2007


Thirteen Things about my brother and sister-in-law!!

1…Three years ago today they were married in Geelong, Victoria.

2…They went through New Tribes Mission’s Missionary Training course together which is where they met.

3…They have a gorgeous little boy (my nephew) called Malachi.

4…Johnathan is passionate about missions and gardening, particularly orchids. He is also a Stargate fan.
The start of his orchid garden in PNG
5…They are missionaries in Papua New Guinea with New Tribes Mission.

6…They have a blog - Burns Abroad.

7…Johnathan will celbrate a milestone birthday this year!

8…As Candy writes on her blog, they’ve lived in three states of Australia and two countries since they were married.

9…They both love Gloria Jean’s Coffee

10…Johnathan particularly likes coffee, Candy is more into the hot chocolate.

11…They could do with some nice encouraging comments on their blog.

12…Candy loves to cook and is very good at desserts!

13…Johnathan is a brilliant photographer.

Some of his great photos!

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January 4th, 2007
Thirteen Blogs I recommend

1…Burns Abroad - my brother Johnathan and my sister in law Candy’s blog. They are new missionaries with New Tribes Mission to Papua New Guinea.

2…Burning Isles - my parents, Trevor and Estelle Burns’ blog. They are missionaries also with New Tribes Mission in Papua New Guinea.

3…Carol Wilson Update - Carol is a wonderful lady who is involved in SIM’s International ministry team in the USA. She is also battling cancer and you can read all about the trials of this experience on her blog.

4…Kazza of the West - Karen is my best friend from high school. She’s a mother of four, read all about her busy life here.

5…Jeremy In Africa - Jeremy is Carol’s grandson. He is serving as a short-term missionary in Niger with SIM. He has some fantastic photos on his blog.

6…Calvin’s Urban-Reform - Dave is a Trinity Theological Graduate with my hubby Michael. Read his theological poderings on his blog.

7…Hannatu’s Happenings - Nancy is a missionary in the back blocks of Niger (in a place called Tera). She has some fascinating stories about life there with her family.

8…The Journey - Rodney Olsen is a radio announcer with Perth’s Sonshine FM. He always has some intersting thoughts, take a peek.

9…Peregrine Sojo - Kitty’s Chronicle - Kitty is the creative arts coordinator of CCBC and the mission mobilizer of World Team in Victoria, Australia. She’s got some deep thoughts to share that are worth a read.

10…Corazon Latino - Richelle Webb has just returned to New Zealand after many years working in Guayaquil, Equador. Her husband Nigel will be commissioned into the role of SIM NZ Director in February.

11…Texas Lass - Andie lives in……you guessed it, Texas. She is recently married and is the ‘bonus Mom’ to two boys. Always a fun read.

12…Between Diapers and Dishes - Michelle is a missionary to the deaf of Mexico and her blog is a wonderful mix of ministry and family life.

13…In Plein Air - Robin is a painter and regularly puts up paintings for us to comment on. He’s pretty good so take a peek at his blog.

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December 28th, 2006
Thirteen Photos from our recent trip away

1…. Manly Beach (Sydney) - this is the bench where we got engaged in 1994
2…Merry Go Round - Kezi and her Nanna at Darling Harbour, Sydney

3….Near Paddy’s Markets, Sydney - it was cold!
4….Icecream at Manly Beach
5….Chinese Meal with fellow State Ministry Directors for SIM in Australia
6….The plaque says it all! Found in Cairns (Queensland) Botanical Gardens
7….Two sleeping bubbies - cousins.
8…Me on Green Island
9…Michael and our nephew Malachi in the pool at Green Island
10…Looks like it’s been painted! Found in the Botanical Gardens in Cairns
11….Cousins.
12….Family Tradition - playing hand and foot (card game)
13…My brother Johnathan, sister in law Candy and nephew Malachi on the beach at Green Island off Cairns, Queensland.

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