Category Archives: Cameroon

Hospital

We stayed with friends over our anniversary weekend (12 years of marriage!) and they live in the mountains of the North West province in Cameroon in a town called Kumbo, part of the Banso area.  This area is breathtaking! The … Continue reading

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God’s Protection

Yesterday we were driving from Kumbo to Yaoundé and just east of Makenene the driver’s side rear axle rod along with the tire and wheel broke away from the car as we were driving at 80 kmh (50 mph) down … Continue reading

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Down By the Riverside

This afternoon we were able to attend a baptism of 14 young people, most of them missionary kids and 2 Cameroonians. It was encouraging to hear them share with all those by the riverside and the many cars that drove … Continue reading

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Illness

We have been battling some kind of ailment in our house since the last week of March.  From colds, asthma flare up’s, rashes, back pain, abscess and flu.  This week took the prize for the worst since March.  It started … Continue reading

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Labor Day Parade

My new job started this week, May 1st; I began my new role as Director of Administration and Finance. Sunday was Labor Day in Cameroon and this is an important time for all employees to march in the annual Labor … Continue reading

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Male or Female

Our cat Fluffy has been running outside more and more, so we thought it was time to have him neutered.  Our neighbor had a cat get injured and I gave her a ride to the vet and he told her … Continue reading

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Rain Gauge

I know you have read and heard me go on and on about the rain here.  I’m still amazed by the sheer power of the rain.  You can hear the rain pouring down afar several minutes before it reaches you.  … Continue reading

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Doctor DeAnna!?!

There have been times as a mom that I think I know how to diagnose and treat our children.  There have also been times where I felt qualified to diagnose and treat myself.  In the States, although I “knew” the … Continue reading

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Video update

The following video was shared last Sunday at our home church in Missouri.

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Francophone Africa

The shaded countries makeup Francophone Africa. We are working close to the middle of this cluster of 20 countries in Cameroon. Today Wycliffe Prayer Blog shared about the importance of French speaking workers. The following is taken from their blog … Continue reading

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