Sahara Getting Fatter
This may be one of the only times I can get away with a post like this for my daughters. While I continue feeding…
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MAF Evacuation Flight
We came to N’Djamena the other day via a MAF flight. Now, that we’re here, we’re meeting with a doctor to sort out the…
Emergency Evacuation
Sahara is precious and fragile…maybe a little too fragile. For a little over a month we’ve watched her weight sit at about 6 lbs…
Meet the Midwives
Nothing like being honored with a post after the fact, but while we introduced many of you to our midwives and the neat story…
Sahara’s Naming Ceremony
One week after a baby is born in Iriba, the parents have a naming party. In Arabic, it’s called a “samaay”, deriving it’s title…
Sahara’s Visitors
Visiting your friends and neighbors is a cultural custom and religious obligation here in Iriba. These visits become even more important when it comes…
Sahara Donys Broten
It’s our joy to introduce you to Sahara Donys Broten, born on February 24 at 4:41 PM local time (9:41 AM CST). Sonja started…
Baby Names: The 6th Edition
One of the first comments or questions that come from family and friends after they congratulate us on the news of expecting a baby…
Sibling Reading Time
One of the blessings of having your children able to read is that they actually enjoy helping the younger ones learn as well. Nehemiah…
Twelve Years of Marriage
In 2001, I met Sonja Hovey at a New Year’s Eve gathering of young adults. The next day, we skated together for three hours…