Rainy season is in full swing with almost daily storms, streets turned into rivers, and slippery mud everywhere. During the big storms, life stops, plans adjust, and you just try to stay safe and dry (honestly being a little wet feels good, but The Gambians do not like you being dirty or wet). As aContinue reading “Wet and Muddy”
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Workers
The last few weeks, many people have been coming to my house to do handyman jobs, welding, electrical work, internet installation, cleaning, yard work, or just look for work. With school, I don’t leave my house much, but God is bringing people to me and allowing me to share biblical truths, pray in the nameContinue reading “Workers”
Rainy Season
The Gambia has two seasons, Dry Season and Rainy Season (more affectionately called Green Season). The rains have started, my plants are happy, the farmers are hustling to plant their millet and peanuts, the grass is growing, the roads are flooding, the roofs are leaking, the insects are hatching, the humidity is skyrocketing, the moldContinue reading “Rainy Season”
Corner shops
The corner shop, or boutique is a staple of any Gambian neighborhood. I am still trying to find the best shop in my new neighborhood. Recently, as I waited for my car to be washed I was able to watch the comings and goings of a shop. It was breakfast time, so dozens came toContinue reading “Corner shops”
Charging Up
After over 2 weeks of very infrequent power, (some days only 2hrs out of 24hrs) my team said it was time to implement a backup power system. With their help, the great manager at Staples (yes, it is real Staples although Staples Africa), and his electrician I was able to get the system purchased, installed,Continue reading “Charging Up”
Front Porch Sitting
Today, I officially finished all my courses for this semester of my Masters. I shouted for joy and let out a big sigh of relief! I will have a party at my new house tomorrow, but for now, I am “front porch sitting.” When I moved to North Carolina, almost 30 yrs ago, I learnedContinue reading “Front Porch Sitting”
Screen Fatigue
I have a new appreciation for all of you who work virtually, screen fatigue is a real thing! The last few weeks, I have spent hours and hours and hours staring at my laptop and when I get tired of that I move on to my kindle or phone. I am a week away fromContinue reading “Screen Fatigue”
Labor Day
Today, around the world is Labor Day, workers day. This is a moment for us to stop and appreciate our workers and share a little encouragement and prayer. Our accountants were gracious enough to work today in the village with me. I am thanking them with the VIP treatment. They got a ride to theContinue reading “Labor Day”
Off Grid
I apologize for the last few weeks of silence. 2 weeks ago, I made the move into the city and there have been some challenges. I knew city living would be different, I had become accustomed to village life and living off grid in rural West Africa. I was not prepared for being off gridContinue reading “Off Grid”
Boxes, bins, and bags
Packing and moving are very different when you live in West Africa. There are no moving vans, moving companies, or even good cardboard boxes. Plastic bins are precious commodities that you hold on to for dear life. With my schooling and our ministry work, it has been decided that I will temporarily relocate from ourContinue reading “Boxes, bins, and bags”
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