Category Archives: Cameroon
Full Moon
You may be a bit scared after my last post about underwear of what this post may entail. No need to fret. The other morning when I woke up and was doing my morning routine of opening curtains, opening doors, … Continue reading
Underwear Troubles
Attention: this blog contains TMI (Too Much Information) about us. In our mission community virtually no topic is off limits. It’s not unusual to talk about bowel problems while sharing a meal. It’s not unusual to share intimate details about … Continue reading
Cooking with a Gas Bottle
I grew up in a home that always had an electric stove/oven. My only exposure to a gas stove was my grandma Zumalt’s. I remember her lighting her stove/oven with a match. I also remember being told to stand back … Continue reading
Will You Be My Valentine?
We were sent conversation hearts that arrived here in December that were purchased last year after Valentine’s Day. We are excited about having conversation heart candy this year for Valentine’s. In the years past we’ve celebrated many different ways. I … Continue reading
Fluoride
I never thought about the things added to the water sources in the USA. When we lived in the USA, we took for granted that the water out of the tap was clean (meaning you weren’t going to get amoeba … Continue reading
Nems
In the USA, I think it’s great how many different foods Americans are exposed to. There isn’t much that an American living in the continental 48 can’t find in a restaurant, grocery store, online or in a specialty store. Having … Continue reading
Dirty Windows
Maybe I (DeAnna) shouldn’t admit this, but when we lived in the US, I didn’t clean our windows with high frequency. I would say I cleaned them once a month. When I cleaned them it was usually to remove dirty … Continue reading
Little Chef
I enjoy that Joshua and Jonah argue over who gets to help me make dinner (I don’t enjoy the arguing part, but the part that they want to help). We have a rotation of every other night, however, sometimes I … Continue reading
Electrical Pole Update
Back on November 3rd, I blogged about the electrical pole at The Greenhouse where I work and the boys attend school. Well, I’m happy to report exactly one week ago the electric company came and replaced the pole! It took … Continue reading
Going Green
We needed a new light bulb in the bathroom. It seems easy enough to buy one when we go to the store. David picked out a bulb that’s energy efficient “green.” It’s funny how things translate in our own language. … Continue reading

