Delight yourself in the LORD, and He
will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4

Archive for June, 2014

Head & Shoulders

Head & Shoulders

Over the past couple months, as school has let out in Iriba, more kids stop by our house to play with the kids and…

American Visitor

American Visitor

It’s not often that an American calls you in Iriba and says, “Hey I’m in town”, but that’s what our friend Charlie did a…

Look Who’s Walking

Look Who’s Walking

It only took our little Sunshine about 17 months, but we figured with all the genetic (her father is slow), health (repeated bouts with…

Sandstorm Video

Sandstorm Video

I managed to get a little video in the midst of the large sandstorm when it came through Iriba. I’ll need to wait until…

After The Sandstorm

After The Sandstorm

The main thrust of a sandstorm can pass in a blustery few minutes or stretch out to 30-45 minutes depending on the size of…

During The Sandstorm

During The Sandstorm

Sandstorms are an amazing display of God’s power.  Traveling at speeds up to 50 miles per hour and capable of being a mile “in…

Before The Sandstorm

Before The Sandstorm

We are right on the edge of rainy season here in Chad, which means “sandstorm time”. After approximately nine months of no rain since…

Heat Rash

Heat Rash

While most of the year is hot in Chad, one reminder that summer is unto a category all its own, are the heat rashes…

Circumcision In Chad

Circumcision In Chad

In many other parts of the world, boys are not circumcised as they are in the States. In Chad, while circumcision exists, it usually…

Camel Spiders

Camel Spiders

Here in Iriba, we have the opportunity to interact with camel spiders. By interact, I mean spotting them in our home, screaming at the…