Author Archives: David

What’s in your sugar?

Sugar is a funny thing here.  Sometimes when you buy it; it’s white, sometimes it’s yellow and many times there are ants in it.  Sometimes it’s small granules and sometimes larger granules.  I’m thankful for sugar and when I hear … Continue reading

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Pot of Gold

The other day when I was leaving for work my neighbor was washing her dishes oblivious to the fact that there was a rainbow behind her. I snapped a quick picture with my phone and thought that wow she totally … Continue reading

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Worry Wart

I think the majority of Mom’s are worry warts.  I’m definitely a worry wart, however, the things I worry about have changed by leaps and bounds than what they used to be. One of my continuing worries has been if … Continue reading

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Tribute

This is a tribute to my husband, David, a.k.a, Honey.  At a Love and Respect conference five years ago, there was a section of the speaking that really stuck with me.  Here it is, would I want my future daughter-in-law … Continue reading

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End of the range drama

In March , I blogged about a new range.  For three months I cooked with a range that didn’t have a temperature knob for the oven.  I used an oven thermometer, however, the biggest problem was that the oven cycles … Continue reading

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Tropical Lollipop

The boys see so many sights as we drive around Yaoundé and in our little neighborhood (we call it our cul-de-sac). They’ve seen people sucking on sugar cane.  Joshua likes to know what things are, but doesn’t feel the need … Continue reading

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Tents, Faith and Scripture Memorization

Joshua’s last assignment in Bible class was memorizing Psalm 91 (all of it) which he has now hidden in his heart. I’ve shared in the past how verses from this chapter have provided comfort for me and I enjoyed hearing … Continue reading

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Bel-Air

On the front outside wall that surrounds our house, our guard clipped the vine like bushes that cover the wall and painted Wellcome to Bel-Air.  He was very proud of his painting.  He was quite proud that he wrote in … Continue reading

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Got Meat?

I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, I’m thankful for my upbringing because I can look back and see it was preparation for living here. Growing up in a rural community with both sets of grandparents … Continue reading

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Last Day of School

Today was the last day of school.  The boys were more than ready to be done with school.  Last summer I started our homeschooling in June so we could get the curriculum covered between surgeries, traveling and visits.  The boys … Continue reading

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