Category Archives: Memories

Our Epic, Whirlwind Visit to Zimbabwe

Our family trip to Zimbabwe Continue reading

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The Ruins of Great Zimbabwe

Our visit to Great Zimbabwe, a medieval African site Continue reading

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Now We’re the Perfect Family!

I thought after seven weeks of being a seven-member family (the perfect number!), I probably should include our newest little on the family blog. Cameron Lee Meyers was born August 12, 8 lbs. 6 oz., and a kinda short length … Continue reading

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Little Miracles for the Meyers

It’s time for some good news from the Meyers family! Our little Meyers Miracle Number Five will be arriving mid-August. I don’t use the word miracle lightly. I consider three of our five children to be miracle babies. Indeed, every … Continue reading

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Killing Moby Dick

A game Seth plays with the kids (he loves the novel Moby Dick): (I’m sorry about the photo quality. The iPad doesn’t do great with moving objects or poor lighting.)

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The Many Jobs of a Missionary ~ Undertaker

Sometimes missionaries find themselves in surreal positions, thinking to themselves, “I never thought I’d be doing this!” An extreme example of this facet of our job occurred this morning at 6:30 when my close friend in the village (Martha*) knocked … Continue reading

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Carson on Crystal

When we were on furlough in America this summer, we stayed in a house for a few days that had crystal everywhere at hands reach of Carson, as well as a dog terrified of kids. And my kids love dogs. … Continue reading

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The Tour

I am not sure how other missionaries organize their travels during furlough; but because of our philosophy of missions, we just completed a six-week tour of the United States. We saw five supporting churches, our mission board, Seth’s seminary, friends, … Continue reading

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The Joy of Family (the “Other” Side)

If my family monopolized the month of May, Seth’s took June. In-laws are notorious for being bashed for quirks and faults, but I am blessed to have a friendly relationship with mine. That is, we usually get along great for … Continue reading

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The Joy of Family

My greatest desire for furlough is to reconnect with family. In May we had several opportunities to make joyful memories with my side of the family. First, a very special opportunity: my sister invited us to dinner at her house … Continue reading

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