People, dogs, motorcycles, and sheep are the norm at our “busy” mission intersection! Because the sheep gather and completely block one side of the “roundabout”, traffic going both ways is in the habit of keeping to the left to turn …
Roy’s mouth is almost back to normal now, after a root canal through a crown. He’ll be going in to the dentist one more time next week for follow-up. His tummy troubles, due to amoebic parasites, (which thankfully didn’t start …
It is rainy season! Friday afternoon lightning struck on the mission big time, frying the pump that delivers water from a deep well to the hospital, schools, and homes. Thankfully there was a reserve available (thank you Luke and Leanne …
In spite of the wakes for family members just a couple of days before, we joined our friends in their celebration, and I would imagine great relief until next year, of ending their month-long fast. We were fed and treated …
A hodge podge of shoes outside a man’s house is an everyday scene, but the great number of this day’s collection of footwear and even one man’s crutch, shows that something out of the ordinary was going on. The owners …
Oh, the poor guy has been in great pain and probably needs a root canal, so he’s heading to Yaounde tomorrow, Thurs. June 22, and will fly down to go to be with the kids and go to our dentist …
Annelise came to me talking about how nice it would be to have a pillow or two to keep one young patient, “B”, supported and off of his wounds. I told her we had plenty of pillows in the hospital …
While visiting across the border with Fulani friends the other day, we noticed one young wife’s whole stock of dishes drying, sparkling clean, out in the sun. She had washed every dish in her house in preparation for the celebration …
We will sorely miss this man, Daouda Daous, mayor of Gamboula. He was always ready to try to help, and an advocate for the Fulani people. When rumors were flying, we would just pick up the phone and ask him …
Last month I shared a quote from Jonathan Edwards, about sin and confession, meaning only to emphasize my personal need to not judge others. Our sweet brother, Tim, brought to my attention how negative that resolution appears and encouraged me …
