In my last, very short blog, I said I would give more information about our sudden move to Mozambique, and so I shall. When Jimmy and Kellie, AIM leaders, were in South Africa with us for … Read more about How we got to where we are…
Surprising Decision
Hey everybody! I don't have much time to write this blog properly, but I wanted to let you all know that the South Africa team I am a part of has a new name. We are now the Mozambique team, as of … Read more about Surprising Decision
A Frightening yet Wonderful Experience
Until I saw the valley that you're "swinging" over, I hadn't been scared. Plus, there was a freefall of 180 feet before the rope would stretch taut for you to then swing. Ah! Still, I … Read more about A Frightening yet Wonderful Experience
Life in Mozambique
The past week, we went to Guija, Mozambique for seven days, and this blog is about my observations and our time there. It is jumbled and not put together very coherently; however, … Read more about Life in Mozambique
When life hands you cabbages…
...cut them into thin slices until all the cabbages are gone. The other day Jenny, Cait, and I were in a township called Masoy to help with a sewing group that meets at the church there every … Read more about When life hands you cabbages…
Joyous Laughter
While we were in Mbonisweni staying at the Iris Ministries' childrens village there, we would go to the community center where they served a meal every afternoon. (This is the same place I mentioned … Read more about Joyous Laughter
Holiday in the Sun
Christmas without snow or cold? Nah....well, maybe....yes, it's possible. It was definitely a first for me since I've lived in NW Iowa my whole life. Despite the exact opposite climate here in … Read more about Holiday in the Sun
African Riot
Four hundred people. Children, teenagers, and adults alike are pushed up against the feeding center's gate in what is supposed to be a nice, orderly line. They are striving (rather ferociously) to … Read more about African Riot
C.U.T.E. Kids
Since our arrival in Africa, the majority of our ministry has revolved around children. Whether we were in Mozambique or an Iris village in South Africa, kids have always been involved, and they are … Read more about C.U.T.E. Kids
