Category Archives: Cameroon
Spoiled Kitty
I (DeAnna) know people seem to either really like or dislike cats. Some people think it’s insane to spend $50 on cat needs, while others will spend thousands. Everyone is different. Our cat came to us in 2010. She was … Continue reading
Just For Fun
We were blessed on December 5th when the shipment arrived. We had items on that shipment that were ordered in March. There were two big boxes from loved ones in the States full of tastes of home and things just … Continue reading
Lots of Helpers
The children in our neighborhood are curious about us strange white people. When we open our drive gate they love to peer inside to see what’s behind the gate. Many of them have been into our home, but that doesn’t … Continue reading
I remember being able to identify the sound of the mail truck when it would pull up to our mailbox. Sometimes I would eagerly anticipate the arrival of the mail. I could predict within about a 30 minute window when … Continue reading
Winter Ice in Cameroon
As any Missourian would know, Missouri gets ice storms during winter. This means there are times you drive on ice, through sleet and freezing rain; but you carry kitty litter and salt to make it easier to get traction. I … Continue reading
Christmas Ornaments Flashback
Every year we make Christmas ornaments. It started when David wanted ornaments to decorate the Christmas tree in his Air Force dorm room. He went all out decorating his room, however, he wanted homemade ornaments for his tree. I made … Continue reading
Family Tradition Flashback
We have a family tradition to set-up our Christmas tree and decorate for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving. We blast Christmas music and all get into the act of decorating and Christmas spirit. This is our sixth year in a … Continue reading
Top Ten Signs a Missionary is Ready for Furlough/Home Assignment
It’s hard for me (DeAnna) to write this blog because it reveals ugliness in myself. We are all sinners and have ugliness, however, we usually try to hide it and not share it with others. Just because someone is in … Continue reading
Count Your Blessings
Name this tune: Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your blessings, see what God hath done! Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your many blessings see what God hath done! Thanksgiving is a holiday … Continue reading
Corn, Corn, Everywhere
I (DeAnna) tried to plant a garden full of foods we miss using seeds from the USA and tomatoes and dill sprang forth. The sweet corn, peppers, cantaloupe, etc… all fizzled. The man who helps me with our yard twice … Continue reading
D squared + J squared = Anderson 