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“Stuff”

This week, a team of 6 wonderful servants from my church in North Carolina gathered with me at our rural ministry center to honor the service of our teammate Joanne by sorting through her belongings and gifting them to her Gambian friends and family. As we sorted almost 30 years worth of Joanne’s stuff, weContinue reading ““Stuff””

10 months later

Yes, it has been 10 months since March 20th, 2025 when my plans changed in the blink of an eye. It feels like the car accident was forever ago, I have no limitations and most days no pain. On Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 I start the trek back to The Gambia with a group fromContinue reading “10 months later”

Happy New Year

2026 is here, whether we are ready for it or not. While I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions, or other good-luck traditions, I do believe it’s helpful to reflect, prepare, praise, and pray over what the Lord has done—and what He will do. 2025 may have been a tough year, but in the healthContinue reading “Happy New Year”

January

I know that we are all busy enjoying December and preparing for Christmas, but January and 2026 are just around the corner. I wanted to share this Save the Date for those of you in North Carolina. I would love to have you drop in for a visit, prayer time, and some Gambian snacks. MyselfContinue reading “January”

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”