Dec 6, 2023
Naturally
During the last two years of learning the French language, I mostly felt like an actress who was trying to figure out her lines and what...
Nov 8, 2023
Action de Grâce
Action de Grâce means Thanksgiving in French. In the United States, Thanksgiving is the third Thursday of November, but in Canada it is...
Oct 9, 2023
New Beginnings
The school year is off to a great start. During the first week of classes, the Bible school and language school ladies were invited over...
Sep 4, 2023
Last First Day of French Language School!
“Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, dear Papa Bear! Happy birthday to you!” The room was filled with laughter and clapping. It was a...
Aug 4, 2023
3,2,1 Blast off!
3..2..1..Blast off!! The rocket shoots up to the sky! The crowd’s eyes quickly follow. Some begin to point and shout, “I see it!” and...
Jul 9, 2023
Demo and back
It had been a long drive from Quebec to Pennsylvania, but the trip was good. Léonie and I were headed to ABWE headquarters for the...
Jun 8, 2023
Finally Summer
After a long Québec winter, it is finally Summer! I have always enjoyed this season. Growing up in West Michigan, summer meant lots of...
Apr 30, 2023
My Grandpa: A man who loved God, family, and everything Old West
Being 9 years old, the one thing I wanted more than anything in the world was to be able to ride a bike without training wheels. My...
Apr 7, 2023
Commissioning
I was sitting in the auditorium of my home church on the day of my missionary commissioning service. I closed my eyes and was taken back...
Mar 4, 2023
In motion
My phone lit up with a new message: “Can we throw a surprise birthday party for your roommate, Léonie, at your apartment?” I texted back...
