What do we do in our free time?
We've been on several walks and jogs. There's a loop of trails that goes through a couple of neighboring villages, though they're pretty steep in places and very muddy and slippery. Tommy played volleyball at 7:30 on Saturday morning with students and faculty. A couple of nights ago we had a candlelight dinner (because the power was out) at a faculty member's house. His name is Joke (pronounced "JOE-kay") Robert, and he's single and 26 years old. A couple of our students, Ephraim and Greg, showed up too, and we talked for a long time about their wanting to get married, about university life in Cameroon, about Christian culture in the U.S. and how it does and does not compare to Cameroon's.
We've also been doing some pleasure reading in our free time. In addition to studying German, Charlie has started Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and the (difficult!) intro to Gadamer's Truth and Method. Wes finished The Drama of Doctrine by Kevin Vanhoozer that he had started over the summer, read his friend Todd Wilson's doctoral dissertation, and has now been going through The End of Poverty by Jeff Sachs. Tommy brought a book of "personal essays" by everyone from Montaigne to Annie Dillard; he's been reading that before bed, along with Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul by Richard Hays and a book the BGC field coordinator gave us to read called African Friends and Money Matters by David Maranz.
We also pop in on the Yongs every few days, or they come down to our place with some friendly advice. Their two kids who are still in Ndu (their oldest, Benjamin, is at boarding school in Yaounde), Sam and Anna, enjoy coming over. They took Wes exploring in the woods a few days ago to show him the tree forts they've built, and we all three played Uno with them last weekend. One of the nice things about going up the Yongs is that we can watch the news or sports (Philemon had basketball on the other night, U.S. vs. Greece) or movies on their TV, which can be a nice way to unwind sometimes.
Thanks for keeping up with the blog.
If any of you feel a burning desire to encourage us, one great way would be to snail mail some pictures to us so we can decorate the bare walls of our house and keep up with what's happening at home.
We are praying and thinking of you; please keep praying for us.
Charlie, Tommy, and Wesley---the "Ndu Crew," as our field coordinator calls us
We've also been doing some pleasure reading in our free time. In addition to studying German, Charlie has started Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and the (difficult!) intro to Gadamer's Truth and Method. Wes finished The Drama of Doctrine by Kevin Vanhoozer that he had started over the summer, read his friend Todd Wilson's doctoral dissertation, and has now been going through The End of Poverty by Jeff Sachs. Tommy brought a book of "personal essays" by everyone from Montaigne to Annie Dillard; he's been reading that before bed, along with Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul by Richard Hays and a book the BGC field coordinator gave us to read called African Friends and Money Matters by David Maranz.
We also pop in on the Yongs every few days, or they come down to our place with some friendly advice. Their two kids who are still in Ndu (their oldest, Benjamin, is at boarding school in Yaounde), Sam and Anna, enjoy coming over. They took Wes exploring in the woods a few days ago to show him the tree forts they've built, and we all three played Uno with them last weekend. One of the nice things about going up the Yongs is that we can watch the news or sports (Philemon had basketball on the other night, U.S. vs. Greece) or movies on their TV, which can be a nice way to unwind sometimes.
Thanks for keeping up with the blog.
If any of you feel a burning desire to encourage us, one great way would be to snail mail some pictures to us so we can decorate the bare walls of our house and keep up with what's happening at home.
We are praying and thinking of you; please keep praying for us.
Charlie, Tommy, and Wesley---the "Ndu Crew," as our field coordinator calls us
posted by Charlie, Tommy, and Wesley | 7:29 AM
11 Comments:
So much to read in one sitting!! How wonderful! Thanks so much for the long, newsy updates guys.I sent a small package today - included is the most recent Sports Illustrated, all about football; some other treats as well. I am trusting that it will make its way to Ndu in a timely fashion. I was going to put in some summer photos and then thought "how silly - what would they want pictures of our summer escapades for?" sorry - I'll do it next time.
Keep the updates coming whenever you can - we'll continue to pray!
Do you think it would be possible, for whoever is writing, to sign your names when you post? It just seems more personal than just blogging away as "The Guys" because most likely it isn't all three of you writing at once - that way we can hear many different perspectives and know who we are hearing from. Just a question. Thanks :)
(I'm tempted to post anonymously as well... but that would be a bit too sassy and it is early in the mornin... earl-eye in the mornin'"
Hey Guys-
I am so excited to hear that Pa is cooking for you! I know you guys will be eating well, a little greasy, but well. :o) Someday you will have to get to Banso and post some pictures for us to see. Do you still get visits from the Rundus' kids?
It's great to hear about everything you guys are doing and even more fun because we can visualize some of it.
Wes wrote those posts, Anie. I wrote this comment. =] We'll try to always give the author. Wes just forgot.
I'll try to make my inaugural Cameroon post today!
--Tommy
Thanks John!
Tommy,
Knock, knock!
Who's there?
Tommy.
Tommy who?
Tommy-ache!
This would of course be from one of his "old" videos. "Big Rock Candy Mountain" Last night was the first time that he really "got" this joke and he wanted you to hear it. Hope it makes you laugh - he walks around the house repeating it over and over and then says "Don't make me laugh!"
Bye for now
Hey guys, what is the average age of your students, and what percentage are married?
Wesley, I forgot to tell you that Dad and I learned how to rollerblade last weekend!!! Can you believe that? I know that you are laughing right now! Laurie took us down to the beach at Santa Monica where there is a 7-mile stretch of sidewalk, and you can rent bikes, rollerblades, etc. Wish you and Lance could have been with us!
Love you,
Mom
Glad to hear that you all are well. I'll try to get you some interesting neighborhood photos. (Phillips is full of inspiration.)
God's peace!
sorry Suzanne but you didn't know how to roller blade amazing how did you sevive?just kidding
i mean survive
When can we see some pictures?
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