Somebody loves the new puppy, Siriri, even to the point of cleaning up after him! He might grab her skirt or nip her toes or chew her flipflops, but he’s still her best buddy. Sweet. Meet Dieu-fera, or “God will …
Creator God
Encouragement.
It is amazing what a morning of worship and prayer with friends can do for your attitude. Roy & I were blessed to take part in just such a time with the CEFA contract workers on Friday. There were plenty …
Fulani friends in the bush
What a delight for our Fulani friends to be able to be out in the bush with their cattle, on our side of the river, where the grass is lush and their herds can be healthy! Most of the caretakers …
Seeing through a visitor’s eyes
Our friend, Dave, is visiting from Modesto, California. We visited the bustling border town across the river on Monday, and he took a bazillion photos. It is always fun to see our everyday lives through the eyes of someone who …
Maimuna is gone
Just when you think you have heard enough sad news…makes you cry out “when will it end, Oh Lord?!?!?” My good friend N’s daughter passed away, after struggling with TB and some kind of kidney or liver failure. She left …
Annelise
Our only “under 50” missionary team member left for the U.S. this week. She was an integral part of the nursing school staff and a young person that could make you smile but also challenge you to think. She is …
Robbery.Again.
This time (the fifth big robbery in about 3 weeks’ time between the mission and CEFA farm) the thieves broke into our home while we were at church. Some skinny, tall guy used the anti-theft rerod bars on the …
Gifts from the U.S.
Jan handed out some scarves from a U.S. friend to some of our friends across the river. What a kick to see them tie them up in various styles, primping in front of H’s tiny little mirror. They were thrilled, …
Samson is getting hitched!
Samson is a hardworking, generally joyful guy. He will shake your hand with great enthusiasm and always aims to please. He has worked in the ag program for about as many years as it has been functioning. He’ll plant trees, …