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Transition
We are scheduled to fly out on May 31st. We would like to ask for prayer for our flights to be uneventful, for all our luggage to arrive with us at our destination, for health, for safety, for jet lag … Continue reading
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
Happy Anniversary
On May 8th, 1996, while dancing at a club on ladies night with friends during finals week of my sophomore year at university, there was a very handsome man who came bobbing up and down behind me to dance. As … 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
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
Looking Ahead
Our previous blog was about the things I’m nervous about, however, today’s is about the things I’m looking forward to. 1. I’m looking forward to seeing family and friends and hugging them! 2. I’m looking forward to knowing what’s going … 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
D squared + J squared = Anderson 