Neither Jeff or I have been runners for more than a week or two at a time. However this year we decided that we would join many others in our community to train for a 5K race. In addition we …
Last Saturday morning I was reading on my porch and felt like I was being watched. I looked up to see..
This is Lily (but Lily turned out to be a boy not a girl) so he is sometimes called …
For the second year we have held a sunrise service on the RFIS campus followed by breakfast for all at our house.
We began by walking up in the semi-darkness to our Easter service, singing hymns of faith, listening to …
I have a few television shows I like to watch. One of those is Masterchef Australia.
In this show, contestants are often producing food under a great deal of time pressure. They cook some beautiful dishes that I would love …
Last Sunday I had the opportunity to attend a luncheon to celebrate International Women’s Day at a local hotel.
I and other RFIS staff members (both missionary and Cameroonian) were invited by the mother of a former student …
A number of months ago, the staff at RFIS asked if we could have a time of staff football (soccer) each week. It seemed like a good way for our teaching and non-teaching staff to share an activity since often …
I started this month with grateful remembrances of saints that have gone before. And as the month comes to a close I would like to remember one other saint who made our first Thanksgiving in Cameroon special. Moving to the …
As I reflect on those who are no longer “with us” that have influenced my life for good, I cannot help but to remember my grandmothers. They taught me so many “little things” over the years – some of which …
One of those who has finished his race is Charlie! Jeff and I met Bonnie and Charlie early in our marriage. They handed over the 4 and 5 year-old Sunday School class to us – including two of their kids. …
Some people might think that living under a legacy is a difficulty. But in my experience it has been a blessing. Before I even arrived in Congo the legacy of Paul Carlson was providing comfort and direction for me and …
