Digging Holes
Digging holes is a very popular pastime in Chad and a necessary skill one must acquire. When we first arrived at this house in…
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IKEA Handymen
When we returned from our holiday in Sweden, we brought back a few small items that fit in our suitcases with us to Chad….
Eid Al-Adha
Every year, Muslims around the world remember the story of Abraham and his willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. They celebrate…
Athanasius Turns 6!
We’re right in the thick of birthday season in the Broten family (every month from August to January has at least one birthday or…
Paging Lawn Boy
So, when we returned to Iriba, we found our lawn filled with green grass. In order to appreciate the change, first check out the…
Ants Ate My Home
The last time we checked in with the termite community, they were chewing their way through our books in Abéché. Apparently, their cousins in…
Paint Chips
While we were out of country, rainy season came and went. That’s right, we missed the majority of the ONLY rains that come to Chad…
Water Tanks Aboard
Contrary to popular belief, we don’t necessarily want to live like we’re in circa 1800’s. It’s just the way things are here. But, little…
Wells In Chad
During our friend Charlie’s visit this summer, I was able to join him as we tried to ascertain what water availability looked like in…
Planting Lemon Trees
We plant trees for the fruit they give to us. That fruit might literally be something we eat, or it can be the shade…