So, we found out last week that Ellie needs hearing aids. Ellie has always had some speech issues. In the last year or so we've seen a speech therapist, had a hearing screening done at school...all … Read more about Ellie’s Cute Little Ears
Mamba
This morning I attended the funeral of a 7 year old boy named Mamba. His life, of course, was way too short. His death was tragic: killed by his step-father who then also took his own life. … Read more about Mamba
Oakdale Team in Swaziland!!!!!
This week my blog might be occasionally hijacked by the team in Swaziland right now from my home church, Oakdale EFC in Iowa, although so far we've been so busy that there's hardly time to jump … Read more about Oakdale Team in Swaziland!!!!!
A Whole Lot of Sewing Machines
Last Friday my mission was to get 50 brand new Singer sewing machines that we had purchased from the factory in Johannesburg, SA, across the border into Swaziland. It's a project that's been dragging … Read more about A Whole Lot of Sewing Machines
Ellie and Jesus
Let me tell you about bedtime with Ellie last night... Actually, let me start with a little lead-in... Since Easter Ellie and I have been talking a lot about Jesus; his death on the cross, his … Read more about Ellie and Jesus
A Walk With Grace
Yesterday I took a walk with Grace. Grace was born in 1939. A lot of the older generation here either doesn't know their exact age, or doesn't really keep track...so when asked how old … Read more about A Walk With Grace
Sewing Machines & the Blog un-Clog
I really like to write, and life here seems to provide lots of subject matter...but I always seem to struggle to get blogs posted on a regular basis. Sometimes I find myself sifting through the … Read more about Sewing Machines & the Blog un-Clog
Timbali Women’s Camp Coming Soon
We've been trying to plan for our upcoming Timbali Women's camp for a few months now....but it hasn't really worked. J It's a bit of a challenge to find an affordable place to house 90 women here in … Read more about Timbali Women’s Camp Coming Soon
Technical Difficulties
(FYI: this blog has been written over the last 2 weeks or so. Finally getting it posted! It's taken 2.5 hours to post this and everything keeps shifting, so sorry if the layout is … Read more about Technical Difficulties
