Yesterday was African Mother’s day.  Usually the ladies of the two churches in town gather to celebrate together, but this year they decided to head out to a village church and celebrate with the women out there.  It was a sacrifice for many as they left their comfort zone and tried to cross multiple barriers […]

The boys said goodbye to their Aunt as they went to bed tonight.  “Mom I wish there was a bridge to cross the ocean and that we didn’t have to live so far away from family.”  Goodbyes never get easier, but every tear reminds us of what we look forward to.

I can no longer tell that we don’t own a hot water heater Siesta time moves from a nice treat to a necessity for my sanity I regret every time I leave mid day without my hat The boys will sit and play in a tub of water as long as I will allow them […]

God is always at work, but often I can’t really see the work in progress. However occasionally there are times that God allows us to see the masterpiece he has been at work weaving. Those moments are always exciting! Recently God has given we a few glimpses of the masterpiece. We have been working alongside a new believer at our church […]

WE GOT A CAR!!! For the past few months we have been praying and researching the possibility of getting a car.  It is a very difficult decision here as cars are VERY EXPENSIVE and also a huge gamble as to their reliability.  As Joel has been traveling out to visit our village works, we have […]