Finally after 5 months (145 days, but who’s counting) my 5 week quick trip is over and I’m back in Cameroon. I was happy to have had so long with Michelle, Nate and Baby Milo!
In the days of Covid-19 …
Category: Family updates
What’s happening with our family
Resolved to Keep Fit in 2019
New Year’s Resolutions aren’t usually our thing. But we resolve this year to keep (get) fit! Normally a year in the US, indulging in treats we don’t get in Cameroon, results in weight gain. In Africa, it’s considered a compliment …
Family Announcement
Ron and I would like to announce that this month we are expecting…
an empty nest!
With Michelle married, Nathan in his 3rd year in college and Ben starting his first year in college, our house has gotten very quiet! …
Wedding Belles for Michelle
July 28 was a beautiful day in Grand Rapids for a wedding!
So pleased to have Nate Visser in the Z fam!
The wedding took place in a park near the university where both Nate and Michelle attended. The reception …
Summer Trip to Seoul
We Zs have a tradition — the high school grad gets to choose their trip home. This year Ben chose South Korea. What was he interested in doing there? See friends and eat food. He has a number of Korean …
Senior Banquet
The end of the school year continues, with the Junior / Senior Banquet.
The 11th Grade class worked very hard to put on a lovely banquet for the senior class. The venue was the SIL aviation hangar, which was decorated …
Baccalaureate Service to Honor Class of 2018
Thus begins the year end festivities. Sunday May 6 we honored the graduates of 2018 at the International Christian Church of Yaounde with a Baccalaureate service.
RFIS Bible teacher (and next year’s chaplain) spoke. Gift Bibles were presented to each …
Futsal Tournament
It’s a long holiday weekend and kids love to play! So for the 2nd year now, Ben and friends organized a futsal tournament at school… just for fun!
For those of you who don’t live with boys who love soccer, …
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 …