The New Normal

September 29, 2019

Isn’t it strange how after awhile things that seem really strange to you become normal if you’re exposed to them over a period of time? Here are my Top Ten examples: The electricity, water and internet are not guaranteed. The electricity might flicker off a few times a day, but thankfully we have generators that […]

Just one job!

August 20, 2019

So on my recent trip to Australia on break with dear friends from home, we drove along the coast with breathtaking views around every curve (see video clip) and my friend who was driving on the left-hand side of the road/right-hand side of the car, told a funny story about how when you’re the driver, […]

Learning Dependence

August 12, 2019

(originally distributed July 15, 2019) So, I’ve wanted to write an update for some time. Things have been rather hectic, and then I got stranded in a location with questionable internet because of a volcanic eruption (who says that?). So, while you all were celebrating with fireworks, I was hoping there wouldn’t be anymore! Now […]

Becoming Yumi

May 23, 2019

Originally shared April 8, 2019 So when you learn a new language one of the first things you learn about is how they use pronouns. In Pidgin there are different words for ‘we’ based on how many people you’re talking about and who is included in the ‘we.’ For instance, if it’s me and you, […]

Balance

February 25, 2019

I’m sure this is something every new missionary faces and everyone in a new stage of life or in transition or some even on a daily basis. The routines that are normal for you are up in the air, there are new opportunities, new people, new priorities. How do you choose? Everything is up for grabs- […]

With Us

December 21, 2018

This forest of trees represents the team of people partnering with me to send me to Papua New Guinea. The trees are made from the proof pages of Bible translations in tribal languages. Pray for these translation projects going on around the world. So, I’m getting close. In less than 3 weeks now, I take […]