Author Archives: David
Countdown
I saved some M&M’s so the boys could have a countdown til departure starting at 100 days. Each day they each get to eat one M&M from the container. I also marked on the calendar in increments of 10, counting … Continue reading
Clothing Battle
I’ve never had so many clothing issues before. The environment is so hard on our clothing. I guess it makes packing lighter. I’m still having problems with undergarments being chewed on by ants. I discovered in the past that if … Continue reading
Barefoot
Soon after we arrived to Cameroon in 2010, Jonah didn’t want to keep shoes on his feet. I noticed that the majority of the MK’s (Missionary Kids) were running around barefoot. Jonah liked this idea. I also noticed that MK’s … Continue reading
Full Moon
You may be a bit scared after my last post about underwear of what this post may entail. No need to fret. The other morning when I woke up and was doing my morning routine of opening curtains, opening doors, … Continue reading
Underwear Troubles
Attention: this blog contains TMI (Too Much Information) about us. In our mission community virtually no topic is off limits. It’s not unusual to talk about bowel problems while sharing a meal. It’s not unusual to share intimate details about … Continue reading
Cooking with a Gas Bottle
I grew up in a home that always had an electric stove/oven. My only exposure to a gas stove was my grandma Zumalt’s. I remember her lighting her stove/oven with a match. I also remember being told to stand back … Continue reading
A Foot in Two Worlds
If you receive our newsletter then you know our big news. We will be seeking a Stateside assignment with Wycliffe and not be returning to Cameroon. Even before the decision was made that we would be staying in the USA, … Continue reading
Will You Be My Valentine?
We were sent conversation hearts that arrived here in December that were purchased last year after Valentine’s Day. We are excited about having conversation heart candy this year for Valentine’s. In the years past we’ve celebrated many different ways. I … Continue reading
Fluoride
I never thought about the things added to the water sources in the USA. When we lived in the USA, we took for granted that the water out of the tap was clean (meaning you weren’t going to get amoeba … Continue reading
Nems
In the USA, I think it’s great how many different foods Americans are exposed to. There isn’t much that an American living in the continental 48 can’t find in a restaurant, grocery store, online or in a specialty store. Having … Continue reading
D squared + J squared = Anderson 