This was my first view of the sun this morning.
Breathtakingly beautiful
Raise the Trusses
January 3, 4 and 5 big progress happened on the gym construction. The biggest crate yet came to lift the trusses up on top of the support beams.
The workers on scaffolding helped the tabs fit into the slots like …
Congrats to our College Grad!
Michelle has now graduated with honors from Grand Valley State University School of Education with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Ron and I were not able to attend ceremonies, but her brother Nathan and fiance Nate (and his parents) were …
Christmas Dinner at the Duplex
We may be far from our own families at Christmas, but we’re not without family. This year we and our duplex neighbors celebrated Christmas dinner with missionary colleagues, brothers and sisters in Christ, who are also far from their families …
Secret Angels
Christmas at RFIS is a time of giving, and surprises! Student Council organizes a Secret Angel gift exchange — students and staff choose to draw a name from a hat to be a secret angel. The 3 last days of …
Trusses: Some Assembly Required
December 15th a crane was hired to come assist in the assembly of the trusses for the covered gym.
Every part of every truss was welded by Zacharie. He is proud of his work, and he helped construction foreman assemble …
It’s begining to look a lot like Christmas at RFIS
For some in colder climates the weather indicator that Christmas is just around the corner is cold temps and snow. In Cameroon, it’s the onset of dry season with beautiful sunsets.
Not that we’re without snowflakes! Handmade, that is.
Even …
International Week 2017
Last week we celebrated countries, cultures, languages and foods from around the world!
On Monday our Aussie students taught us some new phrases
Tuesday the Americans hosted a watermellon eating contest.
Wednesday was the parade of nations followed by activities …
Support for the Retaining Wall
Retaining wall is falling down, falling down, falling down.
Retaining wall is falling down, oh my goodness!
But what’s the worst that could happen if it falls over? Well, look what’s in the area it’s holding up…
Guy-wires are anchored …
Stairway to Fitness
Since the upper floor was poured in July, the only way up was by ladder (on the right in the photo above). On October 26 that all changed. Lower stairs were filled in by shovels.
The top steps were filled …