Nice to have a handyman for a husband!

The other day I turned the kitchen faucet on and water came gushing out onto the floor.  Thankfully Roy was home, and he promptly turned off the water main into our house and got to work trying to solve the …

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Swedish medical visitors

We have a group of 8 Swedish visitors here with us, all medical young people; 6 are doctors, at various stages of internship and residency, 1 is a nurse, and leading the group is Dr. Isak B., who was here …

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Choosing hope

When I read quotes like this; “it is difficult to imagine any future (sic – for CAR) other than one of deepening repression, growing famine, and spiraling warfare” or see, like I did this morning, a little 7-month-old, who looked …

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Work inspector visit

Roy was busy the other day pruning and thinning out his orchid baskets, when a chameleon calmly walked right up to him and proceeded to climb up the very orchid he was working on.  No fear, no puffing up of …

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Hallelujah!  He is risen! 

I joined a small group of ladies to bring in the sunrise Sunday morning by walking around the village, singing Easter songs.

I watched as the full moon was getting lower in the west and the sunshine was starting to …

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Bible stories at H’s


Today I went solo to H’s house for bible stories, without my buddy Jan, as she is busy hosting her son and family for Easter break.  I had a delightful time with H and A; M, who is a regular …

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A’s co-op’s garden

They walk so far, and work so hard to gain a handful of coins and tummies full of nutritious food!  And now this!

My long time Fulani friend, A, along with the members of her ag co-op, have learned that …

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On our way home to CAR

The airplane trip from South Africa to Cameroon was not as smooth and peaceful as we hoped it would be, but we made our connections even with delayed flights and we got all 3 pieces of luggage, just a day …

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Last days in South Africa 2

Leaving our little South African family was easier this time, knowing we’ll see at least Sam, Anna, Elaina, and Sawyer, and our stateside loved ones soon – in July when we head off for vacation in the U.S.

We managed …

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Last days in South Africa 1

Wow, Roy the energizer bunny was going full steam those last few days in South Africa.  He tied up a lot of loose ends, but also has left quite a few tasks in the hands of Zweli, the farm manager.  …

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