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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”

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!”

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!”

Prayer Seeking

Several years ago I was challenged to change my perspective on “Prayer Walking” to be one of “Prayer Seeking”. Instead of just praying as I walked, praying AND having my eyes up, my gaze forward,  seeking opportunities to pray for people and share biblical truths. As our visiting team was here we had many opportunitiesContinue reading “Prayer Seeking”

Encouragement

As we ushered in 2025 our team in The Gambia was blessed by a visit from 4 ladies from LifePointe Church. This trip was designed to encourage our team, other Christian workers and National Believers. We still have a few days left with these wonderful ladies and I can already say I will miss them.Continue reading “Encouragement”

Christmas Rain

It is dry season in The Gambia which means our skin is cracked and sore despite putting on lotion 2-3 times per day, the air is crisp and cool, the cool shower before bedtime (no hot water heaters) is a shock to the system and leaves you shivering, and Christmas is near.  Well, Christmas isContinue reading “Christmas Rain”

School

I am busy attending and helping organize our Adult Literacy class facilitator training. The class has been challenging and is definitely helping with my Wolof. Some days I have been so tongue tied in English that I cannot even speak my own heart language. In the evenings our class facilitators have also been learning moreContinue reading “School”

Foot on the Gas

The last few posts have been about looking for ministry opportunities and the guessing game of ferry travel in The Gambia. As I reflected on my recent ferry crossing which happened to be a very swift one I was reminded of the need to have my “foot on the gas” and always be ready toContinue reading “Foot on the Gas”