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Of course it started raining. What I didn’t expect was for people to start arriving ten minutes early. That is not typical African behavior. One by one they entered the gate, wiped their feet on [...]

“Hello, Mr. B. Are you there? How are you? How is your wife?” I ask into the dark. “I am fine. My wife is fine. How are you?” Mr. B responds from his chair on the porch where he gets better radio [...]

A few years ago, we introduced you to Mr. B. He and his daughter were featured in a video we complied and shared with supporters while on home assignment. Mr. B is primarily our guard; but he is [...]

Did you know I have a creative side? And a dry sense of humor? In honor of yesterday’s post, I thought I would share a free, original art print. Enjoy the humor, and pray for us when you see it [...]

“You’re not cut out for Africa” David said. “You think wives in Africa like their husbands putting cockroaches in the bed?” I questioned. Obviously, we have a difference of opinion on whether or [...]

Last night and tonight Muslims in Guinea celebrate what they call the “Night of Power;” Islam’s most holy night. It marks the anniversary of the night Muslims believe the first verses of the [...]

It’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon and the girls are bouncing around, hollering in their beds napping. Rain is pouring down from a dark grey sky. I couldn’t have a conversation if I tried for all [...]

Ramadan is half over. I hope you have found time each day to pray for the 4 million Fulbe Muslims of Guinea, West Africa. If your memory is like mine, though, a reminder is always great! Here is [...]

Monday marked the beginning of Ramadan in Guinea.  During this month, Muslims will fast from sunup to sundown every day.  They will attempt to be particularly pious as they seek God’s forgiveness [...]

Two weeks ago, Billie and the girls went to a village to stay with colleagues while David took Lisa back to Conakry to fly home. Lisa’s three weeks with us flew by. “I had a great time hanging [...]