My long time friend, A, will be coming to the mission hospital this week, for medical treatment. She has had operable cataracts quite some time now, at least we think this is the case. We are thankful we have a …
We don’t want your tank tops and flip flops here, thank you very much! Never mind that other stuff on the sign!
Our friend, B, braved the officials at the barriers on each side of the border, as well as braving a return to the town she was chased out of about 2.5 years ago. She needed to come to our mission …
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 – …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – …
