Summer in Cameroon

I am beginning to feel a bit guilty.  Our summer ministries are very light, so we have lots of free time to enjoy Cameroon.

This past weekend, all of the 24 LMH missionaries met in Njinikom for a three-night get away.  We had lots of great food, time to play games, and celebrate Honora’s birthday (with cake AND ice cream).  We were able to have a home Mass with our dear friend Fr. Christopher.   He always does such a nice job including the kids and a homily that reaches all.  The Mass was on the porch of the guest house and has the most spectacular views and gorgeous sunsets.   Pretty easy to appreciate God there.

 On Sunday we took a glorious hike down to a river where we thought we could swim.  After the 1-hour plus hike, the adults agreed the water was too fast from the recent rains to swim in.  But the kids had a great time wading and playing in the water.  Unfortunately, we all got eaten alive by all kinds of different bugs.  It reminded me though how much less I have been bitten by bugs compared to my expectations of what living in Africa would be.

 Pete is gearing up for the arrival of the Renewal Ministries team that are coming to Cameroon.  It was through this organization that Pete was able to mission in Papua New Guinea, Tanzania and China.  Now he is helping to pave the way for Renewal Ministries to work in Cameroon.  Perhaps even to have Renewal Ministries start a long term relationship with Cameroon.

Today the kids went to a pool a few blocks away and I am catching up on small projects.  My women’s bible study will be here in half an hour.  Last week, there were nine of us going through the book of John with study questions.  Our group is diverse in age and denomination, but we all share many common core beliefs and clearly are all called to mission life.  God is teaching me so much through these lovely ladies.

Two more weeks until we go to the beach and then two weeks of SCA with other MK’s (like an educational summer camp) and then time to gear up for school.  We have decided to have Josh homeschooled as this seems to be the best fit for our family.  The girls will return to Pledge School in grades 5 and 4.

We are missing family and friends in the US this summer.  It is a great time to have quality time with those you love.  But we are surrounded with good people and it is nice to have our family time.  We have a new favorite card game and we are watching lots of movies on our projector!!!!

-Joy