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What made you decide to go to Africa?

A: click here for Houston Chronicle article that describes our call to missions

Can you drink the water in Nigeria?

A: Only if you want to be sick! We use a special filtering  system that we purchase in the US for all of our drinking water. To brush your teeth, you must use bottled or filtered water. Bottled water is easily accessible and reasonably priced. During the dry season, water can be extremely limited.

What kind of housing are you in?

A: We are in a compound, which is a subdivision with a wall that surrounds the community. We are in a 3 bedroom house. The homes are made of cinder blocks and, thankfully, have indoor plumbing. There is electricity, but it is unreliable, sometimes going out for days or weeks at a time. We'll be purchasing a back-up generator to keep the ceiling fans & fridge powered.

How do I give a gift or pledge?

A: click here for information

What is the kids' school like in Nigeria?

A: They go to Hillcrest School. It is fairly small by US standards. The teachers are all missionaries, and they use a Christian curriculum. They have sports teams, drama, music, band, and a great playground. Click here to visit their school.

What is the dominant religion of Nigeria? Is there religious conflict?

A: Islam  is dominant in the North, and Christianity in the South. Officially,  there is freedom of religion. On a daily basis we don’t sense much conflict, but historically, there has been some unrest.

What kind of food do you eat there?

A: We eat a wonderful variety of foods, mostly American style. We have pizza, made on homemade crust, with Gouda cheese. We make flour tortillas and have burritos with refried (black eyed peas) beans. We also have pounded yam, a Nigerian staple, with a delicious & spicy red stew.

What is the shopping like?

A: Shopping is in an open market, with a great variety of produce. There is a local store called Safeway, (it's not what you're thinking!) where you can purchase many imports, including American cereals (Frosted Flakes are $8) Pringles, and Diet Coke (for $3 a can). Many missionaries buy these treats for each other as gifts at holidays and birthdays.

What about immunizations and disease?

A: Our family has had all of their required immunizations, including yellow fever, typhoid, rabies, and others. We'll all take anti-malarial medication the whole time we live in Nigeria. We'll also sleep with mosquito netting. After taking all of the proper precautions, disease isn't something to be feared. Although AIDS is prevalent in Africa, we'll have the same chances that our stateside friends will have to acquire the disease.

How long will you be in Nigeria? 

A: Our family is serving for a three year assignment, that began in August 2004.  In June of 2007, we'll come back to the States on home assignment for six to eight months.