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”
Category Archives: Missionary Life
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”
Gifts
I have been back in The Gambia for about a month and am settling in well. Since my return a lot of my time has been spent reconnecting with our employees, my Gambian friends and my Gambian family (I am named after a Gambian woman and therefore a part of her family). I have spentContinue reading “Gifts”
Sounds of The Gambia
A friend who was a missionary overseas for many years shortly before my return to The Gambia asked me if there was a unique smell in The Gambia that made me remember I was home. Senses are such a powerful thing and although there are not many smells that make me think of this littleContinue reading “Sounds of The Gambia”
Rain, rain go away, come again another day
It is rainy season in The Gambia and that means it is hot, humid and we have thunderstorms most days. When I flew into the country I was pleased that everything was so green. This is our only growing season for crops and a good harvest is a key to survival. After a good amountContinue reading “Rain, rain go away, come again another day”
Back in The Gambia
After 33 hrs of travel, I made it to our guesthouse in The Gambia last evening. A quick bite to eat, a long and very needed shower, and some major rehydration were enjoyed before a great night’s sleep. This morning I awoke feeling refreshed and happy to be back. It will still be about aContinue reading “Back in The Gambia”
New Beginnings
Just two more days until I begin the long travels back to The Gambia and I am ready. I even have a new travel mug all packed for the long journey. If you have been following my blogs for a while you have read about my previous travel mug and how the Lord brought itContinue reading “New Beginnings”
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