Do you want to build a shelter for your firewood and cars?
First step, taking down trees.


The little shed is gone, nothing but the foundation left. The tree proved very stubborn, even after bonfires and chopping etc. Josh is …
Do you want to build a shelter for your firewood and cars?
First step, taking down trees.


The little shed is gone, nothing but the foundation left. The tree proved very stubborn, even after bonfires and chopping etc. Josh is …
Sawyer just turned 10, in South Africa, on Jan. 17th, but wait! I didn’t post a couple of delightful photos from our early celebration in December in Plymouth!
The boy does love doughnuts!!! The last few years his cake has …
Our friends, colleagues, and extended family (our daughter-in-law Kimia’s folks), Jan & Kim Cone, will be on their way to Gamboula as of January 8th. We are so thankful that Kim has made good enough progress with his broken but …
We are so thankful that peace seems to be reigning in C.A.R. right now. Close friends in the capital write that people are out and about on the streets like they haven’t been in almost 3 …
Maia decided one very cold afternoon that she wanted to fly. She had me help her tie on two capes, and she managed to attach a set of wings and a pink punch ball, all on her own. Determined that …
The Danforth boys – good ol’ boys just trying to pull a stump out of the way of the new garage structure
Making Christmas cookies
Together to celebrate Christmas with extended family (Emrie’s taking a nap)
Beautiful winter sky at …
Here are a few snippets into our December life. The joy of having our whole family together is overwhelming at times. We are blessed.
Maddie lighting the first candle for advent
Sam, Anna, Elaina, and Sawyer are …
These guys better watch out! I think the season is open!
We had our usual turkey with all the trimmings yesterday, having joined the Cone clan (our daughter-in-law’s family nearby). When we shared with each other about what we’re …
While Roy was in Florida, not quite in shorts and a tshirt, but almost!
we had 5 inches of snow in Indiana!

Roy’s back home now, and after a couple of warmer days and some rain, the snow is gone! …