This week we worked very hard at unpacking and settling in.  We still have a lot to do, but we have the basic  structure of our house set up.  It is amazing how a clean and organized house helps to make life feel a little more in place.  We still have no water during the […]

What I have learned from one week without water Living with little water is very difficult Carrying around buckets of water is a natural form of exercise Hanging up laundry in the star light is not as magical as it sounds There is not just clean and dirty, but really it is more of a […]

Change is Hard Wednesday we arrived in our new home.  What an exhausting day!  We arrive early in the morning to unload boxes and furniture.  It didn’t take long for the challenges of our transition began to hit hard. We had no water!   We have discovered, since then, that we have one faucet that […]

Goodbye Dakar Although we will not miss the noise, crowds, traffic, or riots, there are many things about our little house in Dakar that we will miss: Our fruit vendor who is just across the street with so many yummy treats! The beach Our bus stop where we sat and chatted with so many people. […]

Yesterday was only one day, but in that day so many things happened.  As I sat down to write this update, I really struggled with how to accurately and concisely describe our day.  I realized it was impossible, so this post is going to be a little long.  However for those who want just the […]

Thursday we met with the pastor of our new church.  It was an encouraging and challenging meeting.  Dan, our field leader, accompanied us and laid out for the pastor what he would like our host family and the church to accomplish during our time with them.  In summary he told the pastor that he wants […]