Introducing Jack fruit!

      The interdiction of Jack fruit has been very successful in Central African Republic. It is both a fast growing tree, and produces a lot of fruit. Since everyone loves to eat the fruit, and they grow just about anywhere they are planted, it is common to see jack fruit trees in villages and peoples gardens in and around Gamboula. Roy has been working for year to promote many varieties of jack fruit, and while I was there I was able to help with this.  

              I filmed this little clip talking about jack fruit in CAR while I was there, but did not have fast enough internet to upload it. Now that I am back in the States, I have been able to do that. 

             One day I harvested 16 fruit from the tree out side my house! Lucky for me I was able to find a few friends to help me eat them.  

    

A New Chapter in His Story

            Over the past few weeks I have been praying through the Psalms. During this time, God has been teaching about and showing me his unfailing and ever present love. In times of trouble, heartache, when I had a hard time seeing him, or when I felt attacked by life, he was always there. I have been in the United States only a few days now, and am still processing being back and all I have been through in the last 20 months. One thing I have been able to see very clearly though is that God never left me, and was with me every step of the way.
           My last week in Africa, I made a quick trip back to Gamboula from where I was in Cameroon. It was incredibly hard, but I am very grateful it worked out. I had a total of three days to hand over my responsibilities, give crash courses in a number of subjects, including beekeeping, pack up my house, and say goodbyes. Although time was short, and it was very hard to leave that way, God gave me an overwhelming sense of peace about it, and provided the closure I needed. Thanks to everyone who prayed me through that time.
            In one week, I will be headed to Fort Myers, Florida, where I hope to spend a few months. I will be taking this time to re-focus, and seek the direction where God wants me next. I have had many unique experiences in CAR and Cameroon. I know God gave them to me for a reason, and I want to figure out how to use them in the future.
            Thanks to everyone who joined me in this journey and made it possible.