Nathan Clendenin

Happy Birthday SJ!

Nathan Clendenin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:13 +0000

My son is 2. They said it would fly by. And it has. But I remember a lot of it, so that’s a start! And I have a million photos too.

We celebrated with family and friends, including Marcus, who was born just a few hours after SJ. Happy birthday, Son!

Welcome Committee

Nathan Clendenin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:03 +0000

Marcus and SJ are helping welcome visitors at church.

Free Portraits for Refugees

Nathan Clendenin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:57:38 +0000

Since Help Portrait started a few years ago, I’ve wanted to be part of something like that: giving away photos to those who’d never otherwise be able to have them done. I was always a bit daunted by the organizational/event planning type stuff that would go into pulling something like that off. Fortunately, World Relief Durham decided to put one together, and Stephen Garrett, Carolyn VanHouten and I jumped on the idea! We also met some really great photographers at the event, which was held at All Saints Church.

These first two guys are both from Kenya but didn’t know each other until they met here as refugees and became fast friends. I believe they said they’ve been here about 6 months. I’m terrible with remembering names, especially ones I hard a hard time understanding in the first place… But two really nice guys.

This young man is from Bhutan.

In between groups we had a little bit of fun…

This last image I did from the parking lot because Janga (the man sitting proudly on his moped) showed up a little bit late. Luckily, Stephen and I were still talking shop in the parking lot and were able to take his picture. Kudos to Stephen for convincing Janga to bring his moped into the photo and turn on the head light! That’s his daughter with the guitar. They’re from Bhutan and have been here for two years. They seem to be doing very well.

Can’t wait for next year!

Dwayne’s Off to Swaziland

Nathan Clendenin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:23:52 +0000

Our friend Dwayne is leaving us for a year to do the Africa Revolution Vision Year. We’re going to miss his him (his humor, talents, positive attitude, piano skills, etc) but we’re really excited for him and what’s ahead. And man, we had a fun time saying goodbye!

For those of you who were there, you can download all these photos (for a little while, then I’ll take it down).

Sammy Sneaky

Nathan Clendenin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:40:22 +0000

Thankful

Nathan Clendenin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:50:38 +0000

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My wife and son haven’t even been gone half a day and I am missing them! It’ll be a great week for them visiting SJ’s Mimi and Granddaddy (who SJ calls “Godaddy”) and good for me to do some business planning, lots of reading and hanging with friends. But still, I am so thankful for the blessing of my wife, Rebecca, son Samuel and coming in July a new baby (girl – I’m betting)!

Sisters amazing Italian concoction

Nathan Clendenin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:08:04 +0000

Just what the doc ordered when feeling under the weather.

Baby Braveheart

Nathan Clendenin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:20:02 +0000

Biking With SJ

Nathan Clendenin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:13:20 +0000

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Scored a new bike seat off the Craig’ for $20! SJ loves it.

Monday Grocery Run

Nathan Clendenin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:58:49 +0000

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