Tag Archives: Cameroon

Animal Battle

We were awakened early this morning by the sound of a commotion between our dog and something.  Then we heard Buddy yelp and we were trying to identify what was causing him pain before unlocking our doors and coming to … Continue reading

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Pill Counter

The nurse for our branch is on a short furlough in her passport country.  She was looking for someone to be in the health office for one hour a week to sell some medications.  Things like malaria medications, de-worming (yes, … Continue reading

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Poinsettias

I grew up thinking poinsettias are beautiful, poisonous plants that are grown for decoration at Christmas.  I only saw them as small plants in pots and was stunned when I was a young adult and saw them in pinks and … Continue reading

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I Spy

The boys have always enjoyed the I Spy books and Where’s Waldo books.  We were looking for our cat Fluffy and it was like looking at one of those types of books to find her. Can you spy Fluffy?

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Pockets

As any mother knows – laundry never ends!  We are blessed with a washing machine.  I’m always surprised at what comes out of the washer.  When the boys were little, I would check their pockets, but now I tell them … Continue reading

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Spontaneous Ride

David goes to the airport frequently.  During the months of June, July, August and January he goes at least weekly, if not more.  The reason is people are arriving and leaving the most during those months. Yesterday, he took a … Continue reading

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Medieval Games

The Joint Learning Session with the emphasis on the Medieval times has finished.  I (DeAnna) organized sports for this session.  Three mornings a week the boys and I arrived at school at 7:15 so we could get set-up by 7:30 … Continue reading

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Gate Makeover

We returned for our second term November 28, 2012.  We moved into the home where we currently live, shortly thereafter.  Immediately we recognized a problem with the gate when we opened it for a car to enter.  It would drag … Continue reading

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Feudal Four Square

During this Joint Learning Session the theme is Medieval Times.  All the classes have been learning more about life during this time period.  The art time and sports both incorporate this theme. The students seem to play two different recess … Continue reading

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DeAnna vs. Caterpillars

A few years ago, I (DeAnna) learned the hard way not to touch caterpillars here.  While on recess duty this week, I noticed many little (1-2 cm long) caterpillars hanging under a tree from what looks like a strand of … Continue reading

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