Thankful Thursday

October 19, 2023

I’m thankful for: I’m incredibly thankful for my friend F (that’s what I’ll call her here). I could give a big long list of reasons why I’m grateful for her, but for now I’ll just give the most recent one: She’s become my language helper! After way too long, I finally started back language sessions!! […]

Leaving Check List

August 30, 2022

A lot goes into preparing to head back to West Africa. We have to make sure we’re ready in all realms. Passports, visas, and other paperwork all up to date? Up to date on required vaccines? Clean bill of health from the doctor? Do we have all the necessary books for homeschooling the kids? Have […]

Thankful Thursday #12

March 19, 2020

Throwing together a very quick Thankful Thursday. Thankful that we are currently safe from the virus. Thankful for internet to be able to keep in touch with all of our family during this time, we’re in 5 countries, but united by the world wide web! Speaking of my family, even more than being able to […]

Thankful Thursday #5

January 30, 2020

I’m thankful to be in a big city at the moment, where there’s plenty of options for doctors and medical labs. I’ve had on and off fevers for almost 2 weeks, I’m getting different things checked out, trying to figure out what it is before we hit the road again. Prayers appreciated. I’m thankful for […]

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 #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 […]

Thankful Thursday #1

January 1, 2020

I’m thankful for: A visit from Cameron’s brother this Christmas! It was a highlight of our Christmas having him here! How beautiful it is here! Of all the places we’ve lived in West Africa, this is by far the greenest. Contacts and relationships we are starting to make with people. Got the 4wheel drive […]

Unreached in October 2018

October 16, 2018

One of the joys of serving the Lord from North America is being able to see our grandchildren, more than every 4 years. We saw 4 grandchildren in Idaho after only 2 years, this summer, and we will be seeing 3 more grandkids in North Carolina the end of October. Then for Christmas we plan […]

Strumming in June 2018

June 25, 2018

Hi from Alabama, again, The Broadway Baptist Church missions trip to Haiti (June 10–16) went great! Thanks for your prayers! I enjoyed being able to participate in things like: putting up eaves troughs (called “gutters” here in Alabama) to collect cistern water for the orphanage, throwing Frisbees and holding babies for hours, and playing my […]

Orientation in April-May 2018

April 25, 2018

Theo is joining our local church missions trip to Haiti June 10-16. He is helping give orientation pep talks about cultural awareness and safety to the 16 or more trip participants in these weeks before they leave. Martha has been selling BBQ tickets for meals the church will prepare as a fund-raiser for this trip. […]