We did not know that today was Yendi’s big market day until we were in the middle of Yendi and could hardly get down the road because there were so many people.  We intended to buy pre-paid units for the… Continue Reading →

A couple of the brothers from Niliyuundo came to the mission house this afternoon.  We had Timothy call them to let them know that we did not have their paperwork.  Well, come to find out they had given it to me… Continue Reading →

I am the “King” of the month.  At our house whoever is the first one to turn the calendar to the new month is the “King” for the month.  You cannot turn the calendar early but it can be turned… Continue Reading →

The brothers from Nyankpala church came to visit this morning.  They have the opportunity to buy a used building for a reasonable price.  The church has been at Nyankpala for more than 10 years and they just have not been… Continue Reading →

High Temp: 113 Heat Index: 143 On Friday, during the monthly class that is held at Kulkpeni, we were told the father of the child that we were going to name after services today was sick. We have been planning … Continue Reading →

The carpenters showed up mid morning to continue the roofing project.  We were happy that they were back on the job.  They use ¼ inch metal rods to tie the rafters to the building.  They do not use a plate… Continue Reading →

today’s temp:111 degrees                                                                                        heat index:     136 degrees Today was monthly class day.  Thirty-three men attended the class; if you count me and Steve there would be thirty-five in attendance.  The men loved the class material; the flannel story… Continue Reading →

First thing this morning we had to go to the hardware store and get the roofing sheets for the building.  The carpenter told us to get 5 packets of tin; he is notorious for over buying so we only bought… Continue Reading →

We had just gotten in bed last night when Timothy Niligrini called.  It is not a good sign when he calls so late; usually someone has a problem or is sick.  The news he had for us was not good… Continue Reading →

We are hot and tired!  We were at the back of the property, at the job site most of the afternoon.  The lumber for the roof finally came and the carpenter said he could start putting the roof on tomorrow… Continue Reading →