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Monthly Archives: July 2016
Skype is a wondrous gift to Gramdee across the miles
Oh what delight! To Skype (video chat on our computer) with our kids and grandkids, in Indiana and South Africa – WOW! This Gramdee’s heart is full. We heard all of their voices, and saw most of their faces – …
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Typical day across the river
It’s always an exhausting time, to go across the river and take care of all sorts of errands and visits. I don’t know if it’s the stress of crossing the borders with the officialdom and red tape like never before, …
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My goodness it’s quiet around here
Our guests have all returned to their homes and work in the U.S. and beyond, and it feels a bit strange to be just the 2 of us at home. The first to go were our 3 guys, Dave, Mark, …
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The vet in action!
Denise was able to actually hang out with some cattle today, getting a small taste of what it might be like if she and her husband come to stay in a couple of years! Unlike most of our Fulani friends …
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In the village
Our visitors were able to visit a few villages where ag co-ops are active. They delivered trees and saw gardens and orchards. It is a great encouragement both ways when we have people from the states come and see firsthand …
Kumbayah
Ok, don’t you just think you should hear Kumbayah with a bovine moo-accent? Where are the marshmallows? These are CEFA cattle and I guess their herder wants them to keep warm. That big brown guy is sure giving us …
Ramadan is over!
What joy our friends express when the month of fasting is over. They welcome us with smiles and hot sugary tea and when we got to my friend H’s house, a hot meal was provided, accompanied by constant urgings – …
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Our visitors are here!
Dave, Eric, Mark, Roy, and Denise arrived safely in 2 taxis Monday afternoon. They are all good sports, taking bumpy, dusty roads with a bit of hassling from officials along the way in stride as well as being willing to …
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Bomxbite or bust
When we want to visit friends sometimes it takes a little more than just walking next door or even a little more than driving over the bridge across the border into Cameroon. Roy & Kim went to see friends in …
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