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WEEKEND MAGAZINE, Khaleej Times, October 12, 2007
Gulf News, March 11,2007
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Baptism:
April, 1994
Engagement:
May 3, 1992
Meeting Pastor Ashish:
June 11, 1988
College:
June 15, 1987
Born:
May 1, 1972
School:
June 15, 1975
Salvation:
September 1987
First Time Preaching:
June, 1991
Marriage:
December 26, 1992
Stefanie Danielle
Thomas:
February 28, 1997
Darianne Elisa Thomas:
July 11, 2002
Women of Faith:
August 11, 2002
Dubai City Church Formed:
June 11,2000
Dorothy Jane Thomas:
December 26, 1998
School of Ministry Formed:
January 26, 1999
Winning Court Case:
April 9, 2002
Abu Dhabi City Church Formed :
September 26, 2002
Sequel to Women of Faith:
2013
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Chiseled by the Master Carpenter, she is the fairest of all to behold. I cannot truthfully
say that I have ever seen one more beautiful. Nevertheless, within her, I see a lioness
with a roar that traverses over mountains and oceans. A fiery and a fearless warrior is
she. When the challenge approaches, she stands still then crouches for the kill. In
truth, King Solomon spake, “The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the
righteous are bold as a lion.” Affectionate and jovial mannerisms she doth display
towards her young and lover, and all she doth inspire. I rejoice that God chose no
other but her as my darling mother.
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Mama, I must say that you are the most gorgeous woman that I have ever seen. Your
pearly teeth, starry eyes, and rosy lips are just a few of your exquisiteness. So
elegantly and gracefully you carry yourself in total perfection with a voice of the
sweetest angel. Above all those, you have a sweet heart of pure gold. I am so blessed
to be in the wonderful care of the best mother in the whole world.
-Dorothy Jane Thomas
Let’s start off with the fact that I am Mama’s favourite XP. Now, let’s talk about her
– her mischievous side ;). Once in a while, she does play pranks on me and does tell
rather amusing ‘stories’. What a storyteller she is! I remember so many funny
incidents. In Nepal, a monkey nearly attacked me when I was coming out of my
room. However, Mama saw the monkey growling at me, and she threw a salt shaker
as well as her slippers at it. That monkey fled for its life (I think it made a wise
choice)! She is sweet, loving, funny, and very naughty. Mama, I love you
soooooooooooooooooooooo much and even more than that ;)!
-Darianne Elisa Thomas
(Mama’s favourite)