It's October 18th: the day before my oldest turns 14. We have lived in Cameroon for over a year and we are (and will be I am sure) asked, 'Is it home for you?'
Cameroon, my home. Yes, Cameroon is home. This year is profoundly different than last year. No one is distraught by the power outages. We are prepared. I can have friends and acquaintances over at the drop of a hat and it's no big deal. Last year I didn't know how to find food for just us. Birthday parties are relaxed. It rains, and whether it's hot or cool, it's good.
The best part of this year is that Chris is really doing what he came here to do. He's leading Scripture Songwriting Workshops. He's working with a local church teaching western music theory that they wanted, but also teaching the principles of using Scripture in their worship, like he does in his workshops. He is beginning lessons on the talking drum with a musician in the southwest. He is helping the literacy department with recordings. He is working on the idea of radio programs in local languages. He is busy and working a lot and that is good!
And for the picture update:
For September-
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| Laura Mayo captured Noah teaching the under 7 set~ |
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| Jam session at the Huntley's house |
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| Picture of the elementary school (Ben is 3rd kid from the left end, top row) |
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| The CAMBO I helped with in September (Cameroon Branch Orientation) |
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| Art class |
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| Dinner with friends! |
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| Nico |
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| May he rest in peace |
We miss the guinea pig!
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| Mushrooms from the market! |
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| Love those girls! |
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| Ben's class projects |
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| Happy Birthday Kristin! |
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| Makaa New Testament Bible Dedication |
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| He received his first Bible in Makaa ever! |
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Makaa women looking at the new Bible
The woman on the far left is Chris's Makaa language helper. |
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| Nice lunch at the dedication |
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| With pangolin? Not bad actually~ |
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| Shipment came! |
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| Yum! |
And More:
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| Water woes |
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| Walks with friends |
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| Cool trees |
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| Little John with a cool moth |
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| Sweet brothers |
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| Leaving the Bible dedication |
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| 80s murder mystery |
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| Fun costumes and makeup |
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| Definitely 80s |
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| The diamond salesman |
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| Noah's rabbit |
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| Praying for Joy before she moved |
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| searching for a pool for elementary lessons in December |
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| Bats |
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| Market shopping |
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| Cool fabric |
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| Heidi's birthday |
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| Recording studio i.e. Kristin's room makeover |
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| Recording engineer |
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| The coke for a friend finally made it to Africa |
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| Coming home from the pool |
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| Noah teaching the lesson at the Backyard Bible club |
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| Kristin held a newborn |
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| Kids at club |
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| Another birthday party for Jason |
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| Noah's birthday dinner (early) with friends |
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| Happy 14th! |
We are home now. And Cameroon is home - for now. But we look forward to our real home. The home for eternity: heaven. Until then we are just making where we are home, where ever God leads us!
Please continue to pray for Chris's work. That the gospel is proclaimed and Cameroonians are able to worship in their heart language and their heart sounds.
Pray for the family to stay healthy and be content with life here. That the water works well and the power and internet.
Pray for our plans for furlough starting next June.
Pray for the kids - all kids need prayer!
Thanks!
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Noah's friend made this for him for his birthday- He said it's a model of our house (not quite, but REALLY cool)
He lives in our neighborhood - really nice Cameroonian kid! |
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| View on my walk tonight |
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| Kristin and I on our walk! |
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| Sunset today- |
