Category Archives: France
What’s in Your Pocket?
While playing a game we call Hide the Buddies, David found two RER tickets. When we lived in France we got around by public transportation. We became quite accustomed to riding the bus, RER (commuter train) and the Metro. The … Continue reading
Hindsight
Before we left the USA in 2009 to start this new missions life, I (DeAnna) thought it was impossible to not only have partners that want to be on our team for monthly living finances, but also the huge amount … Continue reading
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
We Have Tickets to Ride
As I (DeAnna) was cleaning out my backpack, I found four bus tickets from France in a small zippered pocket. I chuckled as I looked at the unused tickets. I used to keep them in my backpack in the event … Continue reading
Trim Time
Shortly after arriving in France I was looking out our kitchen window and noticed that there was a team of men swinging from the trees. I’m glad the boys didn’t see them or they might have thought this is an … Continue reading
Final visit to the pool
We promised the boys to return to the community swimming pool before leaving France, so today was the day. I wanted to wear my special FRENCH bathing suit that I had purchased one more time as well. As we were … Continue reading
Tour de France
The big race has been marked on our calendar for several weeks and we knew the route that the Tour de France would be taking through Massy. It’s not every day that the Tour de France passes a few blocks … Continue reading
Spelling Problems
I have always had a great excuse for not being able to spell in English. Our family moved while I was in 2nd grade and I somehow missed phonics between the two schools. This has carried onto a second generation … Continue reading
Building Bridges
Playing in the sandbox behind our apartment has become a great place for us to practice our French and also interact with our neighbors. It has also allowed us the opportunity to see how French parents interact with their children. … Continue reading
Pharmacy Fun
This afternoon marked the day to look at filling our mountain of prescriptions so we can start the anti-malaria medicine next week. After David returned home from school he took the boys to the park to play ball and I … Continue reading
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