Pictures speak a thousand words

Here are a few pix from our wonderful summer in the states (we previously posted Roy’s folks and siblings):

CEFA USA board: Larry, Dave, Roy, and Byron

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Three little blossoms

Over the course of a few weeks, we watched this little viola send out one, two, three beautiful flowers, in spite of having its roots in the crease of the cement of the front steps.

At the same time we …

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Thank you for praying; Roy’s okay!

We’re going back to our family reunion after just one night in the hospital for Roy. All the staff along the way, from urgent care on, have been so kind and helpful.  All of our questions were answered politely and …

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Please pray for Roy

We are so very thankful that we got Roy to a hospital today. True, we are missing our reunion with all our kids and grandkids, but also true is that Roy has 2 clots in his lungs.   We’d appreciate prayer …

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Delighted, joyful!

What could be better than a gathering of family, for fun, food, and fellowship?  Roy’s brother Scott flew to California from Michigan, so all 3 siblings are present this week. My sister Laurel even popped in for an afternoon!  We’re …

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Finishing up, for awhile, in South Africa

Bless his heart, Sam continued to use Saturday free time to complete finishing touches on our house right before they left for the states. The house is fine to live in, as is, but there are still plenty of things …

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Corneille

Corneille was a friend, a man who loved the Lord, whose gift in technology was a gift to the evangelism team based out of Gamboula.   He was always ready to help us out at the farm with the internet system …

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Ramaata passed away

I will miss this friend, she was as sweet hearted as a person could be.  All she ever wanted was to please people and to have babies.  She succeeded in her servant heart role, but because of her sickness, she …

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The trees are growing!

The orchards Roy and crew planted of many different tropical fruit trees and plants, including dragon fruit and coffee are growing well.  Many are bursting up out of their protective sacks.  It is winter now, so the temperatures will drop …

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Planting trees and hope

A few more preschools in the nearby townships planted trees today.  Zweli and the guys went along with the teachers to help them plant and protect the trees and to interact with the kids and other teachers and caregivers. 

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