Tidbits

We are doing well.  Things are busy.  The kids are doing great.  Annaleigh is out of diapers.  She did so well with potty training. Abigail is riding a bike with training wheels.  Colt has hit a growth spurt and is wearing size 10 men's shoe well before his 11th birthday.  Joel says when comparing my height to Colt's now that it is "officially a tie."  Colt is quite proud of this!

I am caught up on emails, which is amazing.  That will last til the next email sails into my inbox!  I am also trying to catch up on a few things with school, as well.  I think I'm caught up on guest house work to some degree, too.  There is still much to do at home, but it is nice to be able to see a bit of progress.

Allergies are really kickin' our tails right now-especially Joel's.  With dry season, there is so much Harmattan dust in the air.  Smoke can also be heavy at times due to all the fires.

Joel stays busy at the hospital.  I stay busy at home, with school, and with outside ministry opportunities.

I've written this while I've been up in the middle of the night, not able to get back to sleep.  I guess I'll try for just a bit more sleep now.

The Failes!

We absolutely loved our visit with George and Elisabeth in October.  They planned their time here around the 1st Baptist Church 50th anniversary celebration.  It was great to have them here.

Cindy Wilson with her two daughters, Ali & Natalie

                                                 We miss the Wilsons bunches!

The Women of Gambaga in October

Foot Washing in the Fall

This year we are in a homeschool co-op group with other missionary families.  We meet three times throughout the year in Tamale.  We are enjoying being with our friends.  This photo is of the chapel service held one day in the fall.  Nathan Esala led the children through a foot-washing ceremony.  It was very moving.

Hedgehog

Mona Hewitt and I found a baby hedgehog outside our house one day.  Cute little guy, huh?

Abigail's Fourth Birthday in September

It's hard to believe our precious little girl is now four years old.  She is growing up.  What a happy celebration.