Missionary Life

Celebrating

Today is Koriteh in The Gambia, a day celebrating the end of the month of fasting. As I heard the call to prayer last night marking the breaking of the fast I let out a sigh of relief and many prayers for the lost around me. After 30 long and hungry days, Ramadan has comeContinue reading “Celebrating”

Strength and weakness

I admit I am not very strong physically and I keep looking at my weights saying I will get into a strength training routine. The last few weeks have been very HOT, 105+ farenheit, 99+ inside my house and remember no air conditioning. A visitor was here for a few days staying with some nationalsContinue reading “Strength and weakness”

Laughter

You have probably all heard “laughter is the best medicine” and all I know is it sure helps get you through the day. One of the first things I was taught when I first moved here and started language study was to laugh at myself and be ok with being laughed at. How can weContinue reading “Laughter”

God over all, even snakes. (Yes there is a snake story and one picture so stop reading if you need to)

I took a little time this week to pray through and process the craziness of last week. When I came back to the village after a wonderful, but busy time with the team from WCC there was a lot to jump in to. Last week started major roofing and plumbing projects as well as aContinue reading “God over all, even snakes. (Yes there is a snake story and one picture so stop reading if you need to)”

Contrasts

Life and ministry here in West Africa can be full of contrasts. As I was praying recently, the Lord reminded me of some of these contrasts and the daily blessings and challenges He works through. It is easy and hard living here. There are always people willing to jump in and help to make dailyContinue reading “Contrasts”

Transportation

Travel in West Africa is definitely not the same as in developed countries. In the rural areas there are no delivery options or mail service, so we get creative and rely on lots of national helpers. Everything involves a little more planning and a lot more time, but God works it all out and many times providesContinue reading “Transportation”

Names

Names are very important here. Almost everyone is named after someone else. I even have a Gambian name and woman I am named after. There are also lots of nicknames, almost everyone is related and many people have the same name so it can get pretty confusing. Babies are given their names on their 7thContinue reading “Names”

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Gambia

Preparing for some Christmas baking, christmas music and reminders of Emmanuel, the son of God who was sent for us.

Frogger

This week I have felt a little like Frogger from that old arcade game where he is trying to cross the road and not get squished (yes, I know I am revealing my age with this reference). It has been a week of jumping from one task to another while trying to not forget theContinue reading “Frogger”

Handyman needed

For those of you that have known me for a while you are well aware that I have negative handyman skills; I am really good at breaking things! However, when you live on a large several acre compound in rural West Africa, most buildings on that compound are 30-40 years old, the climate is veryContinue reading “Handyman needed”