Author Archives: David

Change of Plans

Posted on July 31, 2017 by David

When our family left for Cameroon in 2009, we thought that would be our new permanent home.  David and I truly thought we would be Cameroon at least until the boys were ready for college.  When our health declined and … Continue reading →

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Joyeux Anniversaire

Posted on July 7, 2017 by David

How is it possible that he’s 14! Below are some fun facts about this incredible boy/young man. He’s lived on three continents. He can understand fluently in two languages, but will only speak in one. He’s shy and can stay … Continue reading →

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Four Decades

Posted on July 5, 2017 by David

Well, I’m officially 40 years old!  To some of you it’s a surprise that I’m only 40, with my skunk hair and all. I had this big idea that I would come up with 40 tidbits (words of wisdom) for … Continue reading →

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Polish

Posted on July 3, 2017 by David

Yesterday at church there was a woman visiting who was from Poland.  She doesn’t speak much English, yet she came to our suburban church to worship.  After the singing and announcements, Pastor Roger took his place to begin the message.  … Continue reading →

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Renewed Fervor

Posted on June 15, 2017 by David

Lately I’ve felt a renewed fervor in my role.  Sometimes when you work with many details and personnel issues, one can get a bit bogged down, however, lately I’m thankful that I’ve been seeing how privileged I am. I get … Continue reading →

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Early Birthday

Posted on June 5, 2017 by David

Two or so years ago in Cameroon, while having my hair cut under a mango tree by a friend, my friend and I started discussing our birthdays.  Her birthday is four days after mine and we were born in the … Continue reading →

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Two and Five

Posted on May 31, 2017 by David

Today marks the two and five year anniversaries of pivotal moments in our lives – two years ago on this day we boarded a plane and said goodbye to Cameroon.  Five years ago on this day, Jonah had a serious … Continue reading →

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Graduations

Posted on May 26, 2017 by David

The last day of our school year was May 18th.  Joshua finished his eighth grade year – so he’ll be heading to High School in August.  Jonah finished his sixth grade year – so he’ll be heading to Middle School … Continue reading →

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Joshua

Posted on May 23, 2017 by David

We are so happy to see Joshua blossom this year.  Last year was a tough year for him – he didn’t want to be in the USA (he kept asking when we would go home – meaning Cameroon).  He had … Continue reading →

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May

Posted on May 18, 2017 by David

May is a month of celebration for us. We met in May of 1996. We married in May of 1999. We were accepted as Wycliffe members on our wedding anniversary in May of 2008. Lots of milestones are in the … Continue reading →

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