Category Archives: Cameroon
Generic
I remember the first time I heard the word generic. I was at my grandma’s with some kind of not-brand-name toy and my cousins said that I got the generic of whatever it was. That encounter and word stuck with … Continue reading
Labor Day
The sun is rising up over the horizon, the bright rays are filtering through the clouds. It’s a special day, it’s Labor Day. Labor Day is celebrated differently here than in our passport country. Labor Day is a day to … Continue reading
Hey, are you American?
“Hey, are you an American?” As I walked down the busy, exhaust filled road, I heard from a car behind me a woman’s voice asking, “Hey, are you an American?” At first, I thought I should keep on walking, but … Continue reading
Tea for Everything
When it comes to shopping, I’m on a mission (in my head I have mission impossible going on). I make my list in the order of the store and stick to it. I don’t like to take time to just … Continue reading
Whaterarium?
I’ve heard of a gymnatorium. I’ve heard of a cafetorium. I’ve heard of a cafeagymnatorium. I’ve heard of a terrarium. I’ve heard of an aquarium. I’ve heard of a solarium. This is the first time I’ve heard of a funerarium. … Continue reading
Last Day Flashback
Today is the last day of school. It’s hard to believe we will have a 4th and 6th grader. Where did the years go? My favorite quote from a Barbara Johnson book is, “Days may be long, but years are … Continue reading
Ouch!
I (DeAnna) recently sent out prayer requests to those who’ve said they would like to receive our raw prayer requests. We all need prayer and I think it’s important for His children to pray for one another, so I want … Continue reading
Crazy Ants
We thought the ant population was dwindling in our home until we returned from church. We don’t leave unwashed dishes lying around because swarms of ants arrive, so we were surprised to see the ant invasion on plain tile. We … Continue reading
Creation Flashback
We’ve all heard sayings like, “Take time to stop and smell the roses.” I remember in a Beth Moore Bible study when she talked about saying something like, “Look at the beautiful sky God painted for us,” to point out … Continue reading
Babysitting and Bible translation
We were able to be part of something amazing! In April, we attended our organization’s annual spiritual retreat. The speaker this year challenged us in many ways, however, two questions really struck a note. (1) Does the Word of God … Continue reading
D squared + J squared = Anderson 