Monthly Archives: March 2018

Bible stories at H’s

Posted on March 29, 2018 by danforth


Today I went solo to H’s house for bible stories, without my buddy Jan, as she is busy hosting her son and family for Easter break.  I had a delightful time with H and A; M, who is a regular …

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A’s co-op’s garden

Posted on March 29, 2018 by danforth

They walk so far, and work so hard to gain a handful of coins and tummies full of nutritious food!  And now this!

My long time Fulani friend, A, along with the members of her ag co-op, have learned that …

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On our way home to CAR

Posted on March 20, 2018 by danforth

The airplane trip from South Africa to Cameroon was not as smooth and peaceful as we hoped it would be, but we made our connections even with delayed flights and we got all 3 pieces of luggage, just a day …

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Last days in South Africa 2

Posted on March 19, 2018 by danforth

Leaving our little South African family was easier this time, knowing we’ll see at least Sam, Anna, Elaina, and Sawyer, and our stateside loved ones soon – in July when we head off for vacation in the U.S.

We managed …

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Last days in South Africa 1

Posted on March 19, 2018 by danforth

Wow, Roy the energizer bunny was going full steam those last few days in South Africa.  He tied up a lot of loose ends, but also has left quite a few tasks in the hands of Zweli, the farm manager.  …

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Township schools

Posted on March 19, 2018 by danforth

Roy and Zweli were able to squeeze one last presentation to a group of representatives from 21 local nursery schools.  They learned about how to plant, protect, and care for fruit tree seedlings and veggie gardens.  They learned about God’s …

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We thank the Lord for each of you

Posted on March 7, 2018 by danforth

When I think about how God has blessed us, I get quite overwhelmed.  Thank you for your friendships, your care , your support, and your prayers for us and the ministries we are involved in.  We are so thankful to …

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Khula’s young adults learning about gardening

Posted on March 6, 2018 by danforth

Roy & Zweli, representing Back 2 Eden, met with Khula’s post high school students last week.  Khula is a campus out in the boonies that boasts a nursery school/nutrition program, a post high school that helps young adults to prepare …

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Fruit trees at local nursery schools

Posted on March 1, 2018 by danforth

Today our Back 2 Eden crew visited 8 preschools that serve low-income families. Roy and Zweli had held a seminar for these preschool teachers and staff earlier this week, helping them to understand how the Lord provides and exactly how …

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Happenings at the Back 2 Eden farm

Posted on March 1, 2018 by danforth

We invested in a post hole borer digger thingamabob – I’m sure there’s a lovely technical name for it, but boy was that a great decision.  Roy and Zweli must’ve dug at least 300 holes between them, for trees, fence …

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