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The Cooked In Africa film crew is back in town putting the final touches on the show. They are staying in our house, drinking all our coffee, and generally being a nuisance. Except that they are really not a nuisance at all. They play with our kids and make us laugh. It’s like having built…
What will you think when you see us on TV? Oh, I wonder. I wonder what you will think of me when you see me rolling my eyes at my husband. When you notice that I barely smile in the first 3 episodes. When you see my frizzy hair and our un-styled style. When it…
Jenny, thank you. Beyond words, thank you.
Thank you Mary!
Thanks Krystal, I know what you mean by those big-red-puffy-heart expectations. Wouldn’t it be fun to throw them out the window? 
I think in a sea of supposed perfectness. of big red puffy hearts and unicorn rainbows, and “I sew all my own designer frocks, homeschool my children grade levels above their peers, cook gourmet dishes for every meal, all with a big smile and perfect hair and make up” your authenticity is perfect. and much appreciated . and makes me love you all the more. thank you for this amazing post, for your honesty and for being you.
Don’t ever feel bad or regret anything you post. You have ever reason to be proud of yourself and family. I would be so much worse than you could ever be.
My friends, THANK you for giving me courage and encouragement. We are not sure when the show will air. Probably sometime within this year!
You look fabulous. You are fabulous.
Don’t be hard on yourself.
You got good reason to be ‘embattled’ at times.
It shows in the show.
The show is great.
Relax, no more judging.
We are ALL human.
J
I have been following your journey for a long time and I just want to encourage you that your story resonates with so many people going through the same challenges…your honesty and authenticity has helped me so much as I deal with the possibility of having to leave a place I love, friends I love when I get married this year…thanks Kirsty
Well, remember some of us have seen you sick…and we still love you to pieces! In the end we are all flawed people trying to live the best life we can…you are so brave for letting everyone see it. So, take a deep breath, go to your happy place, and just be:)
I love how real you are. And in those hard moments of being sad and unhappy…..people are reminded to pray for your family. I love what you all do!
You have no idea how much I needed to read this tonight. Thank you for being you. Love you much, from one sometime sad trying to be authentic girl to another:)
So when WILL we be able to see you on TV? I, for one, will appreciate (already appreciate) your authenticity.
Long Miles Coffee Project from Cooked in Africa on Vimeo. Yeah, I know. I feel like we have some explaining to do. For the last six months, on and off, a film crew has been following us around documenting our journey into Burundi. The show is mostly about our lives, which scares me silly, and…
Sunel! I miss you like CRAZY! Thanks for directing me to this beautiful site. @Kristy – you are a daily inspiration to me – good luck with your coffee project! The video is gorgeous and I can’t wait to see it aired. And I can’t wait for your next post:)
Wow, incredible, tear-jerking video!
Keep going guys – your story is an inspiration!
amazing work, so inspiring… keep up the great efforts!!!!
Thanks D n D! WIll try to do another post about how the show came about. Danielle, your instincts serve you well jedi master…
Kristy, how did this all come about? How did you meet the film crew? I would love if you would blog more about it at some point. Love the video … so moving. Thanks for letting us in on more of your life in Burundi. You all inspire me.
I was wondering what was going on with the filming:) Ryan kept asking me about it and I just made a friendly little bet with him yesterday that something would come out soon! I should have put money on that bet:)
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longmilescoffee - Totally hopeless… and published in the New York Times.;)
Rachel - Don’t know why it posted twice, with a bit of variety! So now here’s a third comment for you. Apparently I’m hopeless with the internet too.
Rachel - I’m always amazed by how beautiful you make everything look. You could probably make Djibouti look stunning! I’ll have to work on my camera skills. I have no talent when it comes to images. Words, maybe a bit, but pictures…I’m hopeless.
Rachel - I am always amazed by how beautiful you make things look. I bet you could even make Djibouti look stunning! I’ll have to work on my camera skills, I have pretty much zero talent when it comes to images. Words, maybe a bit, but pictures…hopeless.