During July our oldest son Clay and his wife Robin have been visiting. Best of all, they’re brought their four children. Our wonderful grandchildren: Maggie, Luke, Jude, and Noah. We’ve not hugged them since January 2013. DeDe and I plan to make up for that during their visit. I plan on …
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A Stranger in a Strange Land
A word from Curt The word is astonished. It’s a good word about being amazed, touched, inspired, even disturbed. As a stranger in a strange land, I’m daily awestruck by the people and land of Central Africa. Join us on this astonishing journey. _________________________________________ The language/cultural barrier I’ve become friends with Anthony, a computer technician with Burt Systems in our …
Read More »Showdown on MacArthur Drive
Branded This story, from Deep Roots, is one of my favourites to tell to a live audience. “He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.” -Proverbs 21:23 The fight on MacArthur Drive was one-sided, and although it was over quickly, it’s never been forgotten. To truly appreciate Donald Perkins’ famous lop-sided 1970 scuffle in the middle …
Read More »“Le petit Baton Rouge”
This is one of my favourite stories from Deep Roots. Enjoy! “Le Petit Baton Rouge” The strong smell of hot peppers and vinegar stings your eyes and nostrils when arriving at Avery Island, Louisiana. You’re at the home of Tabasco Hot Sauce, south of Lafayette, Louisiana. Avery Island is not an actual island. It is a rounded hill …
Read More »A Lesson from Rufus Hanchey
The Friendship Lane The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway. –Henry Boye Here’s a question: for what price would you sell your friendship. What amount of money would entice you to turn your back on a neighbor, friend, or family member. Most of us easily answer, “No amount of money.” That’s the correct …
Read More »Across the Pea Patch: Remembering Don Hunt
A Word from Curt (L to R) Alice and Monica at RCS. Technician Jacob is not shown. I want to thank my friends at RCS Communications for working on my Satellite Phone. This phone gives us coverage when we’re deep in the Bush. Today is Don Hunt’s birthday. He’s in Heaven, …
Read More »Deep Roots: Thoughts about the Things the Matter
A word from Curt During July our oldest son Clay and his wife Robin are visiting. Best of all, they’re bringing their four children. Our wonderful grandchildren: Maggie, Luke, Jude, and Noah. We’ve not hugged them since January 2013. DeDe and I plan to make up for that during their visit. I plan on being a full-time grandpa while …
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