We continue on here in Yaounde in a very dry, hot and muggy period. The Big Dry period is almost over, or so they say, and we are anxious to see the end of it. Having only been here 2 years, this is the first time we have ever seen it this dry. We weren’t missing much and hope it ends soon. Normally they rains should come by mid-March. We had one good rain last week and are praying daily in school for the rains to come.

We went to Kribi (the beach) about 10 days ago and had a very good time…photos attached below. Weather was hot, water fresh and games and fellowship abounded. A truly relaxing weekend…until the car broke down on the way back. (It had broken down on the way there too…ugh) Kids and I piled in our friends’ car (with the 6 of them already…yes, count it…that makes 10-for 3 hours of travel!) while Gilles stayed two more days to get the car fixed down there. Thank the Lord it is fixed and we are still eating!

School moves along…just 9 more weeks of my teaching…we will have 3 weeks of MK school in there…so a total of 12 more! I am really trying, and at times struggling, to live in the present. God is still working here and so I don’t want to check out just yet. Please pray for me in that regard. It is going much smoother and I am grateful for God’s help, daily, with the kids.

As far as ministry, we are a bit frustrated at present. The attendance from the volunteer leaders is really down. Of the original 10 there are only about 3 consistently coming around. The good news is that the youth number in attendance at the monthly meetings is growing. They are inviting friends and we are really encouraged. So, the balance is tough and we are praying about how to best deal with this new challenge.

I had a dream the other night that a Richmond area grocery store (Ukrop’s) had opened a new store in…YAOUNDE. Wishful thinking I know. Gilles and I had the best time shopping for things like rhubarb, good sausages, apples & pears, asparagus and broccoli. Can you tell I am missing a few things these days? Actually I don’t think I have really missed them until the prospect of having them again is so close on the horizon. Weird, Gilles and I also both dreamt about Twila Paris…very bizarre! What did we eat for supper that night????

Thanks for praying for us so fervently and faithfully. We are truly blessed.