May 16, 1981 – Episode 67
No Bake Cookies In this episode Joan is writing from Freetown. She just experienced Mothers Day in Kamakwie and now attends a football (soccer) game with a fellow American. We begin to pack for the trip home. Packing for Trip Beach Sunset in Freetown Joan in Canoe...
May 14, 1981 – Episode 66
Boxes of Books In this episode the boxes of books that were mailed the prior August have finally arrived, just in time for us to head home. The Provincial Secretary visits Kamakwie and Joan is back from Freetown. Kyle Dignitary Visit Dignitary Visit Boy...
May 11, 1981 – Episode 65
Twice as Nice In this episode Harry writes two letters home on the same day. The family attends a memorial celebration and the other missionary kids are coming home. We learn more about the vehicle accident from the prior letter and we continue to coordinate efforts...
May 7, 1981 – Episode 64
Mass Casualty Incident In this episode we recap Ross' birthday party and learn of another major motor vehicle accident that occurred on the dangerous roads. Chapel Bridge Construction
May 5, 1981 – Episode 63
First Communion In this episode Ross celebrates his first communion and birthday. Harry discusses a problem with the water pump and the family hires a dishwasher to help with school fees. Ross First Communion Baptism New Church Birthday Party Birthday Party Birthday...
May 1, 1981 – Episode 62
Doctor in Distress Joan and Harry both write home in this episode. We learn about a physician who steps on a scorpion and Ross has a big day coming up. Flowers are in bloom and butterflies are abundant. Scorpion Boys playing with scorpion Local lizard Butterfly Kyles...
April 28, 1981 – Episode 61
Becoming a Teenager It's the day after Mark's birthday and we celebrate "Kamakwie" style. The Barkers will be leaving due to some health concerns and will be missed. Harry becomes frustrated with some of the missionaries and has to adjust plans for returning in July....
April 23, 1981 – Episode 60
Comfort Bus Harry leaves the family at the beach house and heads beck to Kamakwie for school. We learn about his long journey back up country and his activities without the family. Harry's Class Harry in Freetown Harry in Kamakwie
April 19, 1981 – Episode 59
Easter at the Beach It is Easter Sunday and the family is still at the beach house near Freetown. We get a short Sierra Leone (and West African) history lesson from Harry. Easter Eggs Easter Eggs Family Photo Joan on the Beach Family
April 17, 1981 – Episode 58
Beach House The family is vacationing at a beach house on the coast near Freetown and are joined by Ila Shea. Harry plans gift shopping in town and pickup up our return tickets back home. Chimp at the Beach Chimp at the Beach Ila with the family at the beach. Beach...