January 2011
8 posts
Roads, Taxis and Gas
Q: What are the roads like? Are there any in the city that are paved? If not paved, what prevents that? And, what percentage of people in Cameroon have cars? If you have a car, how much is gas? I’m guessing the filling stations are not like our corner 7-11… no slurpees or corn dogs or lottery tickets…
A: To talk about the roads, I will talk about what I have seen (which is only...
Answers to Life's Most Persistent Questions
Q: Do you have time to read? What do you do in your “free time”?
A: I previously wrote that we have been reading, but due to changes in our schedules, we have had less time lately than we previously did. We are currently going through an orientation course but as soon as that is over, there will be a new baby, transitioning into other roles and looking towards moving to the village....
The Triumphal Entry
The people were dancing and clapping. They were singing and shouting. The word repeated over and over was ‘Hosanna’. With the energy in the crowd at such a height, you knew it was something special.
No, this is not the start of a sermon about Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem before his crucifixion, it was church this last Sunday. But as it was happening, I was thinking...
Was Jesus a Rebel?
Many may be tempted to answer this question in one word without giving it much thought. Many will say, ‘Of course Jesus is a rebel. Look at all he did and how many social norms he disregarded and how many people he was willing to offend, especially the religious people.’ Then others might shout back, ‘The Church is supposed to be unified and not offensive to others. We are to...
My Little Girl's Birthday
Ayla is 2 years old today and I love her so much. This stage of life is interesting and enjoyable. There are times where I stop what I am doing and just stare at her as she plays, not knowing that I am watching. She has more personality than ever and surprises me sometimes at what she remembers and repeats. But the changes aren’t all just in her, but all around her. At her birth she was in...
Answer to Questions, #I've Lost Count
Q: From your first impressions of living in Africa so far, what do you think will be the your greatest life challenges two years from now?
A: I hope I am answering this question correctly, so here is my best shot at it. I (Nathan) think this is a difficult one to answer simply because we are still learning about Cameroonian culture and also because we will be moving to a different part of the...
More Answers to Questions
Q: Since squirrels are eating me out of house & home and taking over my backyard, I wondered if there are small animals running wild in your neighborhood. And what about the bugs? snakes? lizards?
A: The wildlife situation is interesting around us. First, there are tons of birds. We have become desensitized to their singing, but whenever we skype with family they often mention the incredible...
Resolutions, Predictions, Goals, etc.
Hi everyone, in the spirit of the New Year, I am going to write a list of resolutions, predictions, goals and whatever else I feel like. Granted I will surely stray from the traditional idea of ‘resolutions’, but hey, it’s our blog and we can write whatever we want, right? So here it is, some serious, some funny and some ridiculous.
The Cardinals will win the World Series,...