Thankful Thursday #11

March 11, 2020

This week I’m thankful for: New screens in the windows! The house we’re living in had some very holey screens, so it’s nice to have new ones being put in. Getting to try new foods. I enjoy trying new things. Recently I was given taro, which I had never eaten let alone cooked. (See picture). […]

Thankful Thursday #8

February 19, 2020

This week I’m thankful for: The good trip we had to a village where we have coworkers. The privilege to be here with them. They are working so hard to start teaching the beginning of 2021! That we were able to travel as a family this trip. The kids have been enjoying playing with […]

Thankful Thursday #7

February 12, 2020

This week I’m thankful for: The good trip we had to another town. We arrived without any problems. The pick-up ran well, the road was in solid condition, and we’re all healthy. Some rest. We arrived here at another guesthouse on Sunday. The last few weeks have been busy, so it’s been wonderful to be […]

Thankful Thursday #6

February 7, 2020

Helping Dad clean car parts I’m thankful that we finally found out what I had…malaria (which we had tested for first but had gotten a negative). I’m thankful to KNOW and therefore was able to take treatment. I’m thankful we were in the big city with good medical help and the guesthouse with so […]

Thankful Thursday #4

January 24, 2020

This week I’m thankful for: This opportunity to come help at a workshop. I’m especially glad my kids are enjoying being a part of the kids’ program. Good health. I’ve been having nightly fevers, but was fever free last night and feel great this morning! Cameron was able to get our truck repaired after a […]

Thankful Thursday #3

January 18, 2020

This week I’m thankful for: This opportunity to come help at a workshop. I’m especially glad my kids are enjoying being a part of the kids’ program. Good health. I got sick with a fever, but it didn’t last too long and I’m feeling much better now. I’m thankful Calvin was able to get in […]

Thankful Thursday #2

January 12, 2020

I know this is late, it was a full week! I know I mentioned it last week, but I’m thankful for the 4 wheel drive being fixed on our truck. One of our co-workers broke down on her way to the village. Cameron drove out, and after not being able to fix it on […]

My Top Ten Transient Life Tips

August 12, 2019

Even though we’re back in West Africa, we’re not at our “permanent” (I wonder how long you have to be somewhere for it to be considered permanent) location yet. Changes aren’t new to us and as we’ve live this transient life of ours, I’ve learned some things that have helped tremendously. So, in no particular […]

2 Weeks Since Arrival

July 24, 2019

From overseeing a roofing project, to car air-conditioner repairs, to planning an alarm system, to various things in between, Cameron’s been enjoying the jobs he’s being given to do. I, Katy, am helping him as we work on figuring out how we’ll organize the paperwork and communication side of things and brainstorm the best ways […]

Change

April 17, 2019

Moving…it’s the story of my life. In my (Katy) 31 years on earth I’ve lived in: 4 countries 5 states 11 towns Don’t feel like counting up the number of houses On top of that, as we look to our future, more moving is coming up. If you read our email update, you’ll know […]