Category Archives: Blog

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”

Wrapping Things Up

As I begin to pack and prepare for the long journey across the Atlantic, again, I am trying to wrap things up a bit here in The Gambia. My preference would be to have the work here all wrapped up in a nice pretty package with a bow on top to be opened when IContinue reading “Wrapping Things Up”

Back and Forth

A few weeks ago I was settling into life in California and being back in The Gambia was not in the forefront of my mind. However, God’s plans are always greater than ours and I am grateful to be back here with my Gambian family, celebrating the life of our long standing friend. The funeral,Continue reading “Back and Forth”

6 months!

It has officially been 6 months since March 20th, 2025; a date I will not forget. 6 months ago, our ministry vehicle went flying off the road and this adventure of recovery began. 6 months ago, God preserved my life and that of our driver.  He brought my team to rally around me and careContinue reading “6 months!”

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”

Short Term Mission Trips

Prior to moving to The Gambia I had the opportunity to go on many Short Term Mission Trips for a week or two. These trips allowed me to experience the Lord and the world in different and new ways while supporting and encouraging the career missionaries. Since becoming one of those career missionaries 9 yearsContinue reading “Short Term Mission Trips”

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”