Surprise!
This past Saturday we threw a surprise 30th birthday party for Kathleen. Her birthday is in November… 2 days before the baby is due. So Gregg suggested that we throw her an EARLY birthday party so that she could celebrate it while she was still somewhat sane! haha! We had a great time planning and [...]
Read onPaint
I have been helping my sister paint her nursery. Mac (my soon to be nephew) will be born in November. But I leave in a week so I have been helping her prepare. We have been painting walls, painting furniture and running errands. Its been a fun time together. I have loved our chats and [...]
Read onMud: a boys best friend.
In Senegal we have SAND. Sand is fun. But when you are a little boy… nothing beats MUD! The boys have taken over a small part of my dads back yard as there mud place. Its so cute. Today I told them they had to strip down… I have a PILE of muddy clothes to [...]
Read onMr. and Mrs. Ken Copeland
What a blessing it was to be able to go to Canada and take part in Ken and Jannah’s wedding. It is so hard being so far from family all of the time and it felt so good to be there for them and help out as much as we possibly could. All of our [...]
Read onHappy Birthday from Afar
Today is the 27th birthday of my beautiful wife, Debra Lynn! This year, however, her birthday is unique though not necessarily in a good way. That is because for the first time since our wedding we are not together to celebrate her birthday! Nevertheless, I am thankful that she is with her family in California [...]
Read onJoyous Reunion
After being apart from Norm for what seems like forever, we are finally back together! It feel so good to be the four of us again. We were all functioning like 1/2 a person. On Thursday we went to the airport and anxiously awaited Norm! As soon as he walked out… there was much excitement. [...]
Read onCanada Bound with Stones
While it may seem to some that I just got back to Senegal, for me it seems like it has been FOREVER since I left California and more importantly since I left Deb and the boys. Thankfully, I will be seeing them next week! I leave for my short Canadian trip next Wednesday. Not only [...]
Read onGrocery shopping!
Today I went grocery shopping for the first time since coming back to the States. I had avoided it thus far. I was sure that I would be so overwhelmed. So many choices… so many wonderful foods that we miss. Today I wanted to get some sweet potatoes for dinner. So I decided to run [...]
Read onLight and Dark
We have been enjoying some serious light here in California! Its been nice and sunny and we have been taking advantage of it! In Dakar they have been seeing some seriously dark days. The riots are continuing and they are happening all over the city. Our life here in California is totally opposite of life [...]
Read onWhats up in Cali?
Norm is in Senegal. I am in California with the Canaan and Emmaus. So you all get to read blogs from both countries! =) Norm is safe and sound back at home in Senegal. There are some pretty bad riots in Dakar right now. Please pray for safety. Norm is safe and staying cautious. Please [...]
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