Category Archives: Cameroon
Cat Bite Update
It’s been three weeks since I (DeAnna) was bit by the crazy cat that came into our compound challenging our dog to an all out battle. I needed two additional rabies shots for post exposure since I already had the … Continue reading
Bacon
What is it about this cured, salty, pork product that is so tasty? David is one who thinks bacon goes with anything. He proved that by ordering the Burger King bacon ice cream sundae last year while in the USA. … Continue reading
Watermelons Grow on Trees
There are many differences in fruit here compared to the USA. For example, oranges here are green, not orange. What is considered a plum isn’t anything equivalent to a plum in the USA. There is a growth on a tree … Continue reading
VHS Ribbon
Pretty much everything in the tropics molds, some things take longer than other things to mold. We’ve had DVD’s mold, we’ve had clothes mold, we’ve had shoes mold, we’ve had toys mold..you get the idea. We were given a VCR … Continue reading
Rain
I know I’ve blogged several times about the rain here. The rain just amazes me because it can rain so hard and fast, a true downpour. Jonah and I (DeAnna) were at a center about a 5 minutes walk from … Continue reading
Donuts
The last two Sunday’s we’ve needed to take out the trash. We walk our trash about a block to a central neighborhood trash barrel. David has been the one to take the trash out and both Sunday’s a young lady … Continue reading
Hair Cuts
I (DeAnna) started cutting the boys hair when they were very little. Joshua went for his first cut during his first year of life. He screamed and cried through the whole experience. When I went for a second hair cut, … Continue reading
Animal Battle
We were awakened early this morning by the sound of a commotion between our dog and something. Then we heard Buddy yelp and we were trying to identify what was causing him pain before unlocking our doors and coming to … Continue reading
Pill Counter
The nurse for our branch is on a short furlough in her passport country. She was looking for someone to be in the health office for one hour a week to sell some medications. Things like malaria medications, de-worming (yes, … Continue reading
Poinsettias
I grew up thinking poinsettias are beautiful, poisonous plants that are grown for decoration at Christmas. I only saw them as small plants in pots and was stunned when I was a young adult and saw them in pinks and … Continue reading
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