Twenty Years and Counting!

Three weeks ago I marked twenty years in Nigeria. When I look back over the years I am amazed at how rich my life has been as a result of my accepting God's call. Sure, I've missed out on family events in the US, but in return I found a husband and we have formed our own family here. Yes, I have lost touch with many friends in the US, but I've also made many friends here and with the help of Facebook have reconnected with friends from years past and kept in touch with my extended family.

I am also very fortunate to have work that is rich and and rewarding. Granted, teaching is never easy and the workload only slows down when we have a long holiday, but I enjoy my colleagues and my students keep me young at heart and challenge me in ways that are never boring...frustrating at times, but never boring!

This past year I have also watched my children grow and mature in ways that make me proud. Both Nat and Annette are now taller than me and I love that Daniel still comes in from his play to give me a kiss. Nat is developing into a top notch soccer player and Annette has just become a teenager and is showing talent on the clarinet and becoming a more serious student.

I pray that God will continue to bless my family and our work here in Nigeria. Amson and I are often on the go with his pastoral duties and my teaching duties, but fortunately the lifestyle here reminds us to keep family as number one and allows us to slow down when needed.