Our 2nd week in country was RFIS Staff Orientation week. We got up to speed on new policies, got reminded of the old policies, got child protection training again, reviewed emergency drills, and did planning for new student orientation, all …
Good-bye USA; Hello Cameroon!
July 17 was the departure date in our calendars, hearts and minds for months!
It seems Delta had a surprise for us. Due to mechanical difficulties our flight out of Grand Rapids was delayed so long we knew we’d …
Places of Worship
In our travels around the US this year, we had the pleasure of worshipping with Jesus followers in a variety of settings. Large and small congregations meet in old, remodeled, new, traditional and not so traditional buildings.
Beautiful windows adorn …
Shopping and Shipping for RFIS
Part of Ron’s job this year in the US involved purchasing things for Rain Forest International School. Follow the pics to see how it’ll all get there…
- Buy and box it all up – you should have seen the basement
Congratulations Class of 2019!
Ladies and Gentlemen, the RFIS Class of 2019! Today was graduation at Rain Forest. The day started with the Senior Breakfast, then grad rehearsal, ending with commencement ceremonies. Yup, graduation is kind of an end but mostly it’s a beginning.…
When We Build It They Will Climb
Ron has been learning all about climbing walls and how to build them. He visited one where our kids have membership here in Michigan. When the Operations Manager was assured that Ron is not a local competitor, he offered very …
Where do You Store Your Stuff?
Did you ever wonder what missionaries do with their stuff when they go overseas? Some have sold their home, cars, stuff. But in our 25 years of life together, Ron and I have generally stored our stuff in 3 crates …
Classy Ride to Bible Study
Look what I got to drive to Bible Study! So geeked about this.
Until borrowing this car I had no idea Honda made a Millenium Falcon! The owner informed me that “Hybrid” actually means “hyperdrive” but that feature is out …
Travel Mercies in the Wild Winter
This month (February) we visited churches who partner with us every Sunday. Most of them were in MI — ya know, close to home so there’s not a long way to travel in case of bad weather. Well, it was …
Rangeela at Calvin
Rangeela (Hindi for “colorful”) has brought various parts of the world onto the doorsteps of Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1996.
Rangeela 2019 was Calvin College’s annual international cultural showcase, two evenings filled with heartfelt storytelling, exhilarating dances, melodious music, vibrant …