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Pirates
Yes, the kids can come up with some great fun, and especially in these crazy lockdown days. Two weeks ago it was dressing up and playing Mafia, a week ago it was a drive by birthday greeting for a dear …
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Closed in will soon enough turn into hugs!!!
Feeling a bit closed in and claustrophobic, like this unfortunate macadamia? We’re going to get through this, my dears! Let’s cry out to the Lord for mercy and do all we can to protect ourselves and others. Let’s get creative …
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Masks and the virus
This little Fulani boy had a bright idea!! Not sure how effective it would be against the virus, but it sure was creative!
Here are a couple of news articles from the influenza pandemic of 1918+, sounds familiar, eh? Well, …
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Making quilts
Thankfully we made the trip to the fabric store before lockdown! The girls have their chosen seshoeshoe material, a fabric specific to South Africa, and they each are making a patchwork quilt. Since we can’t be out and about, and …
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Still picking macadamia nuts
Yes, we’re still picking macadamia nuts to help out our farm host family while workers can’t come, making the best of Covid19. The farm manager, Zweli, is doing the lion’s share of the work with his granddaughter, Ane, in close …
Posted in Back2Eden, Family & Friends
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Our friend HH is having heart troubles
One of Aleta’s best buddies, HH, has recently been quite ill with her heart condition. She, along with many, many Fulani refugees, has no source of income. Our colleague from CAR days, Kim C., was able to get some money …
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Palm nut harvest at the CEFA farm
We are so thankful to continue to hear good news from CEFA in CAR. They are busy harvesting palm nut heads at the farm, providing much needed cooking oil to the local population. Their whole region remains Covid19 free for …
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He is risen!!! Hallelujah!!!
Singing to our risen Lord as the sun came up this morning! He has the victory over sin and death and wants to share it with anyone who will believe! Hallelujah!
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Making masks
With the advent of Covid19, we faced the problem of needing masks though there were and still are none to be purchased locally. We decided to sew some ourselves, following the pattern developed by our farm buddies Lynn and Gary. …
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Donatien now CEFA director
With our colleague, Benoit’s, now final retirement from the position of CEFA’s directorship, Donatien is stepping up to the position. Donatien is a good man, honest and always helpful, and we pray that he will be able to help keep …
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