August 7 was the first day of school for us at Rain Forest International School. Actually I should say the first day of school for all the students and staff, but the staff had been at school for quite a …
In the tropics, when there are small water leaks that are not fully resolved and a house is left closed for a few months, bad things happen! In our case these things involve mold of every color and in large …
June is a month of mixed emotions in my life. There is the excitement of graduations, the relief of completing a school year, the sorrow of saying so many goodbyes, and the anticipation of seeing friends and family.
This …
We have just returned to our home in Vista after ten days with family and friends. We have been blessed by time and conversation with friends of many years. We have been overwhelmed by their generosity and the opportunities to …
There are many things we celebrate in our lives. Some like royal weddings are shared by millions. The “pomp and circumstance” appeal to many and this past weekend there were lots of people celebrating along with the actual guests.
Other …
One summer when I was in high school I spent some time with family friends in New Jersey. While staying with them I was introduced to something which I had never seen before – Kohlrabi.
Until earlier this spring …
Mother’s Day is just around the corner in the US. I know it was already celebrated in the UK and in some other places around the globe. I don’t mind celebrating multiple times! This holiday always makes me think of …
The time is quickly approaching when Jeff and I return to our home in Cameroon. We have lived so long in both California and Cameroon that both feel like home. One of our great desires is to bring someone back …
This last week we were at the annual celebration of our denominational conference. It was a wonderful time of connecting with friends, praying together, giving and receiving gifts, and listening to teaching and dreams. On Friday night the speaker talked …
I mentioned back in February that the roof was going up for a new covered sports facility at Rain Forest International School. Well that roof is finally on!
As you can see from the photos, it is a gigantic structure.…
