Born to leave
This is something I wrote 21 years ago this month. I am remembering the firstborn. And I am remembering that our children are born to leave. I watched my son…
Missions work has gone from being a part of the Great Commission to the great omission.
It was good
When we first landed in Africa in 1987, the wonder of our surroundings took our breath away. The setting was picturesque. We lived on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika,…
Supposing will cost you
“I suppose I can do this.” This was my initial thought when I first went to make mayonnaise. My dream was to have a sandwich with mayonnaise. And I was…
My career in banking
Early in life, as I tried to find my way, I decided to apply for a job as a bank teller. I'm not quite sure what possessed me to think…
I’m very good at packing
I am very good at packing. While I have some degrees and certificates, I think I must be better at packing than anything else. I know how to pack for…
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When there’s no one to meet you at the airport
Stepping off the plane for the first time in Burundi, I wondered what we had gotten ourselves into. I stood with my husband and two very young children on the…
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When was the last time you moved?
When was the last time you moved? I would be embarrassed to admit how many times I have moved. Do not get me wrong; I am not whining. It is…
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New and improved, you can never be sure of what you’ll find
Over the years we've worked overseas, we've had the opportunity to travel a good bit. On the surface, it may seem to be a glamorous life. But I can assure…
Something is missing, how to describe it to you?
I’ve spent most of my life away from the United States. I moved with my husband and 1 1/2 year old son in 1987 to Zaire (now the Democratic Republic…
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Professional marriage tip, when you get to know someone
I mentioned in a recent post that in July this year (2024) we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. That's a lot of time to get to know someone and become…