Missionary Life

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”

Sponge Season

Our adult literacy class facilitator trainings are completed and classes will begin in January. Thank you very much for praying. It was an amazing time and we saw God move in some huge ways. My teammate and I are still exhausted and recovering from all of the hard work of putting on these trainings andContinue reading “Sponge Season”

Prayer Meeting

One of the beautiful and essential routines we have here is a Wednesday night prayer meeting. Wednesday afternoon and evenings are set aside for time with the Lord and time to gather together in prayer. Scripture speaks of the Lord being present when two or three are gathered in His name. Although there are onlyContinue reading “Prayer Meeting”

Language and Culture

When I first moved to The Gambia in 2016 and started full time language learning, I was told that the goal was to help me to become a lifelong language learner. I am always learning and experiencing something new and as I tip toe into this new ministry the learning curve is very steep. IContinue reading “Language and Culture”

Harvest

I hear that Fall has arrived in the US with crisp cool mornings and trees turning amazing colors. Trees don’t turn colors here although some drop their leaves. However, I don’t like it when the leaves drop because that means nice piles for the deadly snakes to hide under. And, as rainy season is wrappingContinue reading “Harvest”

Back to School

After time settling back into life in The Gambia and resuming work on our residential property this week marked the beginning of full-time work in the new ministry. I am exploring and organizing my new office while connecting with the employees. Our cleaners did a great job as the office has been vacant for overContinue reading “Back to School”