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Memoir: Homeward bound, 10 Apr 2020
When Nathan and I got to the Luanda airport, we found a long line of people waiting outside. Riquita and Jason from the US embassy were welcoming arrivals and making sure all our paperwork and loan applications were in order. After one more round of signing documents, we were officially confirmed as passengers. Familiar faces…
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Memoir: Back in Luanda
Different perspective on Luanda Nathan and I stayed at Charles’ home for a few hours. Feeling that the exciting times were over, I was feeling a letdown and only wanted to get to a bed and sleep. At times, I could barely stay awake, and I didn’t feel like a good guest. I had come…
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Memoir: Coronavirus convoy, day two, 04 Apr 2020
An early start As I awoke in Huambo the next morning, I noticed a few bug bites that hadn’t been there the evening before. I hadn’t seen any mosquitos in Huambo, but something had certainly found me. I couldn’t be sure if they were mosquito bites or some other nighttime nuisance, but to be safe…
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Moving to Angola
My wife and I and our four children left the United States for Angola on November 9, 2022. After two and a half years of slow and careful planning, we spent three panicked days of packing before the departure date. We were trying to take as few checked bags as possible, but over those three…
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Ericleidy and Delfina’s wedding (Nov 2021)
[I started writing this post on 17 Nov 2022, while we were moving to Angola.] My family left the United States over a week ago on 9 Nov 2022, and we have yet to arrive at our new home at the Operation Mobilization base in Menongue, Angola. I am writing this at a beautiful lodge…
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Memoir: Welcome to Luanda
I arrive in Luanda, Angola for the first time. Getting through immigration and meeting Bill from Texas. Visit with Pastor Pedro and short local tour. Getting through the domestic terminal with the help of a guide, Nicolo.
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Memoir: Germany, 12 Mar 2020
The story opens in Frankfurt, Germany as the impacts of the “novel coronavirus” hit home. Angola’s history and current challenged are covered. The backstory is unfolded as to how we were called to go to Angola, the requirements that had to be met, and our insecurities regarding the entire venture. Faith triumphs over fear. Masks…
Welcome to Angola 