Author Archives: David
Winter Ice in Cameroon
As any Missourian would know, Missouri gets ice storms during winter. This means there are times you drive on ice, through sleet and freezing rain; but you carry kitty litter and salt to make it easier to get traction. I … Continue reading
Christmas Ornaments Flashback
Every year we make Christmas ornaments. It started when David wanted ornaments to decorate the Christmas tree in his Air Force dorm room. He went all out decorating his room, however, he wanted homemade ornaments for his tree. I made … Continue reading
Family Tradition Flashback
We have a family tradition to set-up our Christmas tree and decorate for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving. We blast Christmas music and all get into the act of decorating and Christmas spirit. This is our sixth year in a … Continue reading
Top Ten Signs a Missionary is Ready for Furlough/Home Assignment
It’s hard for me (DeAnna) to write this blog because it reveals ugliness in myself. We are all sinners and have ugliness, however, we usually try to hide it and not share it with others. Just because someone is in … Continue reading
Count Your Blessings
Name this tune: Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your blessings, see what God hath done! Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your many blessings see what God hath done! Thanksgiving is a holiday … Continue reading
Corn, Corn, Everywhere
I (DeAnna) tried to plant a garden full of foods we miss using seeds from the USA and tomatoes and dill sprang forth. The sweet corn, peppers, cantaloupe, etc… all fizzled. The man who helps me with our yard twice … Continue reading
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband! This is your birthday song, It isn’t very long. Happy Birthday!
Wedding Celebration
Saturday, David & I attended a wedding for an expatriate SIL colleague who was marrying a Cameroonian SIL colleague. About one year ago exactly, we had the privilege of attending Carole & Etienne’s wedding. The fabric chosen for both weddings … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Flashback
It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is Thursday. I get excited about all the delicious food. I save up cans of pumpkin, seasonings, jello, etc… for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so it’s exciting to get those out of storage and use them. … Continue reading
It Just Is
I (DeAnna) have struggled off and on for a couple of years now with issues I just can’t seem to “get over.” This is quite uncommon for me because usually I can get over things and move on, however, I’m … Continue reading
D squared + J squared = Anderson 