Category Archives: WAWA (West Africa Wins Again)

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”

Sweet blessings

I just finished a busy, but wonderful 2 week long road trip to wrap up my time in the US. I was able to visit with many people and reconnect with some whom I had not seen in years. I truly experienced the joys of Christian fellowship and am grateful to the Lord for theContinue reading “Sweet blessings”

All hands on deck

Praise God, we have lots of workers who help out here on our large property. We had to call most of them in to action to respond to a true WAWA (West Africa Wins Again) situation. It was definitely all hands on deck to help. It all started when one of the house workers justContinue reading “All hands on deck”

Inventory

Any of you out there still do manual inventories or at least remember how challenging they can be? This week the big “to-do” was a manual inventory of EVERYTHING in the clinic. Praise God, I had a teammate and her teen daughter come help. When I say everything, I really do mean that. I don’tContinue reading “Inventory”

This is missionary life

Sometimes I chuckle that this is actually my day to day life.  I thank God for all of the opportunities and the relationships to share His good news and to shine the light of Christ in this dark place.  If you have been reading along you have heard all of the to-do’s that have beenContinue reading “This is missionary life”

Industrious

As I sat trying to think of a theme or a word that summed up the last few weeks of life and ministry here in The Gambia, “industrious” seemed the most appropriate.  It has been a very busy few weeks with lots going on. Praise God, I did have some helpers here.  Things are inContinue reading “Industrious”

Seeking God Continuously, even in the WAWA moments

I am going to try and paint a picture for you of my recent shopping day (yes, this all happened in just one day).  If you make it to the end you will likely be tired of reading and I hope you get a glimpse into shopping in West Africa, but also how God isContinue reading “Seeking God Continuously, even in the WAWA moments”

Dirt

Living in West Africa has brought an entirely new definition to the word “dirty”. Within days almost anything can be covered with what seems like inches of dirt, gecko poop, mice droppings, ants, roaches and who knows what else. There is a reason I pay someone to clean my house everyday. As we prepare forContinue reading “Dirt”