Tag Archives: Cameroon

10 Years!

Today marks ten years in Wycliffe!  It’s also our wedding anniversary. In some ways it’s hard to believe it’s been ten years and in other ways it’s hard to believe all that has happened in our lives over ten years. … Continue reading

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Yambetta New Testament Dedication

Over the years, we’ve shared stories on our blog about Leo and the Yambetta translation work.  David had the privilege to work with Leo in the deployment of a BGAN satellite at Leo’s house. We are thrilled to share that … Continue reading

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Cameroon Night

Recently I was asked if I missed Cameroon.  I said that I miss many people, food items and the pace, but I don’t necessarily miss the daily life stuff that takes much longer to accomplish. Thursday night I had cleaned … Continue reading

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It’s a Small World After All

While David was interacting with others in Archie, Missouri (a rural town, population 1,200), a man overheard David speak French.  He inquired about David speaking French.  The two began a conversation and soon discovered that this other man had lived … Continue reading

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Cameroon Near and Far

The last blog shared how we originally thought we would be in Cameroon for a long time, but things changed.  It was hard to leave because it felt like we weren’t following through and that a door was being closed, … Continue reading

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Change of Plans

When our family left for Cameroon in 2009, we thought that would be our new permanent home.  David and I truly thought we would be Cameroon at least until the boys were ready for college.  When our health declined and … Continue reading

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Early Birthday

Two or so years ago in Cameroon, while having my hair cut under a mango tree by a friend, my friend and I started discussing our birthdays.  Her birthday is four days after mine and we were born in the … Continue reading

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Two and Five

Today marks the two and five year anniversaries of pivotal moments in our lives – two years ago on this day we boarded a plane and said goodbye to Cameroon.  Five years ago on this day, Jonah had a serious … Continue reading

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Moving

Something I was always amused by in Cameroon was how much stuff and people Cameroonians would shove/stack/transport into/on cars, trucks, vans, etc… I marveled at watching a motorcycle tow another motorcycle on top of it.  I cringed when following behind … Continue reading

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Pray for Cameroon

We have friends who serve in Buea, Cameroon.  Unfortunately, the majority of things that happen in African countries aren’t reported in most of the western world.  As you know, there has been unrest in the Far North region of Cameroon … Continue reading

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