Archive for the ‘Missions’ Category
Tomorrow night the boys and I leave Africa. I chose to leave almost a week earlier then planned earlier this week after I was wiped out with stomach ailments and malaria. Now the boys have come down with the same problem and we have spent the last couple days trying to calm their stomachs, reduce [...]
Almost two weeks ago 4 men from Canada arrived to do work projects and speaking. Over their time here there was a 3 day conference on the compound where they held over 6 hours of meetings each day. Some pictures of the preparation and conference itself; Cutting down palm branches. Carrying palm branches. Building a shelter from [...]
I find myself lacking words to adequately describe what we are seeing, what we are doing and what the Lord has been so gently teaching me. I am in constant amazement of the beauty in this country. From the people to the natural world surrounding us, it is beautiful. There are so many things to [...]
The boys and I did an experiment to see what foods the bugs liked best – we laid them all out on a cement pad and observed for about twenty minutes. We were surprised at how long it took for the ants to show interest – despite us sitting very still, which was a great [...]
If you click on the image above you will be able to see all of the images I have shared on Facebook from our time here so far. The children – and some of the adults! – beg for their picture to be taken, so I am definitely taking advantage of it.
Exploring – a Nigerians house Cooling off – in a big tub of water Sharing – the Silly Bandz that we brought over. {we take a handful everywhere we go – such a fun thing to be able to share with so many people, thanks to all those who generously gave!} Learning – all about [...]
I can’t get enough of these beautiful children. They stop and ask me to snap their photo – I can’t resist. Some of these are the boys friends, others are random children in the market. All are beautiful.
A bit of the roads and market. If anyone would like a letter from Nigeria for their children send me an email with your address and I will have the boys draw a picture and we will send it off. We have done the ones for the friends that have already requested this and the [...]
