Category Archives: Following Jesus

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”

California Christmas

Many times over the last several months I have looked around and been surprised at where in the world I am. At the beginning of 2025, my “plan” was to spend the entire year in The Gambia. Instead, I spent my Birthday in London, Spring and Summer in North Carolina, November back in The GambiaContinue reading “California Christmas”

Back to School

After more than 10 years of prayer God has led and given an opportunity for me to go back to school. I am officially enrolled at Liberty University to obtain a Masters in Public Health online. My first course, Introduction to Global Health begins September 15th. I am nervous, excited and definitely a bit confusedContinue reading “Back to School”

Here we go!

Praise God, I was officially released from medical leave on August 1st. This was two months prior than anyone (including myself) could have dreamed I would be ready. My recovery continues to go great and I feel good and back to “normal”. I am jumping in and catching up on lots of computer work whileContinue reading “Here we go!”

10 yrs

Picture memories are wonderful! Today I was reminded that 10 yrs ago I was appointed with ABWE and officially started this career missionary journey to The Gambia. 2 days ago I was able to have dinner with friends who were in that candidate class with me 10 yrs ago.  Praise God, they continue to faithfullyContinue reading “10 yrs”