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Congo Crisis Entry 47

It seemed like hours before Alessandra could settle her mind in her new bedroom in Rob’s office. She tossed and turned, letting worry...

Congo Crisis Entry 46

The next morning, the family realized that the night of sleep had not improved the security of the Congo; rather it had made it worse. A...

Congo Crisis Entry 45

Rob, Cathy, and Alessandra discussed options after the pastors left. Cathy said, “If Alessandra doesn’t make plans to leave now though,...

Congo Crisis Entry 44

After the men finalized their plans to chat the next morning on the two-way radio, Wesley requested to say goodbye to Alessandra. The two...

Congo Crisis Entry 40

Before the service the next morning, Rob spoke of the need to “bear one another’s burdens,” while informing the congregation of Baby...

Congo Crisis Entry 39

When the girls returned home and shared their conversation with Esther, Rob and Cathy responded swiftly. They rode off on the dirt bike,...

Congo Crisis Entry 38

Five weeks marched by in regular succession. Alessandra continued to study the Lingala language, and her teacher Katey was happy with her...

Congo Crisis Entry 37

Walking through the early morning forest was an exercise in exhilaration for Alessandra. Everything smelled fresh and heavy with tropical...

Congo Crisis Entry 35

Thursday and Friday were fairly uneventful days. Alessandra studied with Katey and was pleased to hear him praise her progress. She was...

Congo Crisis Entry 34

That Wednesday, Alessandra cooked the main meal, surprising the family with a Mexican lasagna, made with homemade tortillas. That evening...

Congo Crisis Entry 33

After the ladies’ meeting, several of the Congolese women walked beside Cathy and Alessandra. Mama Tshala invited Alessandra to go to her...

Congo Crisis Entry 31

On Wednesday morning of that same week, the ladies headed over to Katey and Matshingi’s home for the women’s meeting. Alessandra followed...

Congo Crisis Entry 30

After a supper of tortillas made by Alessandra, filled with tomatoes, avocados, and jarred cheese, the family did a devotional time. For...

Congo Crisis Entry 29

After breakfast that morning, Katey showed up to give Alessandra her first Lingala lesson. A front room on the house was set aside as a...

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