First Day for Men of Steel “What do you need to do not to become a date on someone else’s arm?” Displaying our drivers’ licenses, the office administrator buzzed Tyrone and me into the front office. After receiving our security clearance, a wraparound specialist guided us throughout the high school campus, making suggestions on howContinueContinue reading “Tatooed”
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Heat Dome
A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high-pressure traps heat over an area. (Scientific American®) “It’s hot,” shared Mimo when the Houston heat dome slapped him exiting the airport’s automatic glass doors. Yesterday, our family received unexpected gifts. Mimo, our friend from South Africa, traveled to Houston and carried precious items we hadContinueContinue reading “Heat Dome”
Foreign Smoke
Gazing outside the window of our thirteenth-floor room, gray hazy views limited visibility to the downtown Chicago skyline. Faint burning smells permeated the inside of our room. Morning television news anchors declared, “Worst air quality in the world today!” Melanie, Elle and I were present in Chicago, IL on that day as Canadian wildfires raged.ContinueContinue reading “Foreign Smoke”
My Desire
Psalm 27:4- “ Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” As I reflect on my senior year, I am filled with an immense amount of gratitude and joy. When I transitioned back to the states as a second semester junior in high school, my prayer was toContinueContinue reading “My Desire”
U.S. Sangoma*
Leon and Melanie attending seminar on Houston Highways panel at Rice University. Coming off our sabbatical and meeting with Cru leaders we are excited to begin ministry in the most diverse city in the US – Houston, TX! The fourth most populous city in the country, H-town hosts the NCAA® Men’s Final Four® this weekend.ContinueContinue reading “U.S. Sangoma*”
Fearless Faith
Fellow International staff- Melanie with Chelsea Old Friends – Leon and Pastor Dhati Lewis Birthday dinner with Leon Mack Tom Fritz and Leon Best While in South Africa, Leon and I had an opportunity to serve with a local team that incorporated several different target audiences. Over the years we have grown to enjoy collaborationContinueContinue reading “Fearless Faith”
Life Happens
Can a missionary really take a break? Life happens!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your support in 2022. May God continue to strengthen and encourage you in 2023.
Off Season
Like an athlete during off-season, we will continue to “work out and train,” but enjoy a hiatus from the “intense competition.”
Life U
Leon helping Mack move into his new dorm. On Labor Day weekend, Melanie and I traveled the bittersweet road to Atlanta, GA. Our son in the backseat with his wardrobe and dorm room décor, enjoying his parental alone time, listening to our last warnings, guidance, and wisdom. Melanie and I connected Mack to our extensiveContinueContinue reading “Life U”
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