Category Archives: Cameroon
Letting Go
In an eight month window starting in November 2008 we moved four times as we were preparing for and arriving overseas. It was overwhelming and baffling to pack all our belonging into eight suitcases. One year after that, we were … Continue reading
Amazing Block Soap
When we arrived in Cameroon in 2010, we were introduced to block soap. It’s a tan colored soap sold in different sized blocks with a mild odor. I have been amazed over the years how this soap is used. Below … Continue reading
Clothing Blues
You may remember when I rapped about our guard – the Fresh Prince. I’m at it again, only this time it’s to the tune of Babysitting Blues from Adventures in Babysitting. I don’t know how to articulate music sounds, so … Continue reading
Flowers
It’s no secret that I like flowers. When David was courting me he used to present me flowers. I would carefully place them in a vase and smell them until they withered. It’s been amazing to me all the different … Continue reading
Sixth Grade Graduation
There is a gathering that happens every year here – the sixth grade graduation. Our family has been part of the elementary school since 2010. Joshua has attended there since second grade. He has been blessed with terrific teachers for … Continue reading
The Years
David and I have had conversations lately expressing to one another how we feel we’ve lived a lifetime of experiences in three years. (Actually over the past six overseas, however, the past three have been in fast forward mode) There … Continue reading
Goodbye
I don’t like saying goodbye, however, I have yet to meet someone who likes saying goodbye. Being a missionary with a nomadic lifestyle means there are many goodbyes. The flip side is there are also many hellos. Back to the … Continue reading
Returning to the USA
Our emotions are all over the map anticipating our return to the USA. We are excited and nervous at the same time. You may be asking yourself as you read this, “Why are we nervous?” and I’ll share why. 1. … Continue reading
CAM Car Race
The annual CAM Car Race took place on April 18th. This was our fifth year in a row to coordinate the fun event. It’s a pinewood derby race. We plan for the event a year in advance by ordering the … Continue reading
Unexpected Encouragement
David shared with me that a man was coming to serve for a little over a month here to conduct an aviation survey. We host many people in our home for meals, so it’s only natural to have him over … Continue reading
D squared + J squared = Anderson 