Today we finished painting in the ELCA building (at
hospital). It looks like we are going to an animal preserve on Monday, which
was unexpected. Pastor Luther, Louise, Caroline and her Uncle are going to
drive to see Caroline's parents and Grandma today so that she can see them
before she flies to the US. They should be back tonight.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
June 26 From Maria...
(Maria has adopted an African child. ;-)
Our trip to Cameroon has been long and exciting, but today has been one of the most exciting by far. We've had many visits from old friends, as word had spread fast that we'd returned, but me and Catie have been looking forward to seeing a very special little friend of ours. Earlier today while we were trying to communicate through broken French/English with KoulSimi, another old friend, we were looking out the window everytime someone passed by thinking we would eventually find Manu. We met 9-year-old Manu last year on the mission in Ngoundere and we ended up spending a lot of time with him. Then I saw him. In a split second I was at the door and he was running towards me with open arms, yelling our names. I don't know about Catie, but I thought I would cry. This past year I've though about, worried about, and missed him more than I can explain, and then he was in front of me, playing "futbol" with mango pits again. I felt like my smile would stretch to the moon and back. So I thank the Lord for this day and am more than excited for the days to come.
Hugs and kisses from Cameroon,
Maria
Our trip to Cameroon has been long and exciting, but today has been one of the most exciting by far. We've had many visits from old friends, as word had spread fast that we'd returned, but me and Catie have been looking forward to seeing a very special little friend of ours. Earlier today while we were trying to communicate through broken French/English with KoulSimi, another old friend, we were looking out the window everytime someone passed by thinking we would eventually find Manu. We met 9-year-old Manu last year on the mission in Ngoundere and we ended up spending a lot of time with him. Then I saw him. In a split second I was at the door and he was running towards me with open arms, yelling our names. I don't know about Catie, but I thought I would cry. This past year I've though about, worried about, and missed him more than I can explain, and then he was in front of me, playing "futbol" with mango pits again. I felt like my smile would stretch to the moon and back. So I thank the Lord for this day and am more than excited for the days to come.
Hugs and kisses from Cameroon,
Maria
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Text from Joan:
We are staying in 4 different guest houses at the Mission
compound. Louise, Mizpa & Maria in one. The three guys in one, Pastor in one & the
other women in last. It is kinda of like being at Girl Scout camp.
We already had encounters with large bugs. Giant cricket &
cockroach were captured and sent outside. I had a large cockroach on my dirty
clothes but I was already in bed under mosquito netting & didn’t deal with
it. I’m sure I ‘ll find it later.
Joan.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
June 23 Update on their travels...
Thursday, June 21, 2012
From Trevor...
We're stuck in Brussels!!!!! Send help!!!!!
Just kidding. We made it safe to the hotel and are eating dinner. Nobody really got any sleep, so we're all pretty delirious and tired. Our hotel is pretty nice and we are all having fun trying to order our food in French. Katie, Mizpa, Maria and Libby missed the Swiss ice cream on the plane.. :( However the rest of the food on the international flights was pretty amazing.
Just kidding. We made it safe to the hotel and are eating dinner. Nobody really got any sleep, so we're all pretty delirious and tired. Our hotel is pretty nice and we are all having fun trying to order our food in French. Katie, Mizpa, Maria and Libby missed the Swiss ice cream on the plane.. :( However the rest of the food on the international flights was pretty amazing.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The trip begins...
Yesterday, at 6:00p.m., our mission team gathered to catch the shuttle to the airport as they begin their long trip to Cameroon, Africa. As we hear from them, we will post updates and reflections from the group. Continue to keep them in your prayers.
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