January 18, 1981 – Episode 37

January 18, 1981 – Episode 37

Payday In this episode Harry finally receives his pay. The family has dinner with missionaries on the compound and learn that Father Vincent is headed to Liberia. Ullem family Family house Back Pay
January 10, 1981 – Episode 36

January 10, 1981 – Episode 36

Report Card In this episode Harry talks about dry season agriculture and how the school provides their report cards to students. Joan writes home and discusses going to the market while Ya Marie recovers. Both Harry and Joan have enjoyed their African weight loss...
January 6, 1981 – Episode 35

January 6, 1981 – Episode 35

Secret Society School is starting back up but it takes time for students to arrive. There are celebrations in town as young women are prepared for the tribal version of “womanhood” where they go off to the bush for female genital mutilation and training....
January 1, 1981 – Episode 34

January 1, 1981 – Episode 34

New Year Festivities Harry writes home and describes our New Year’s eve activities. Ross reads his letter to the Tooth Fairy. Evening celebration Celebration Celebration
December 31, 1980 – Episode 33

December 31, 1980 – Episode 33

A Bountiful Feast Joan writes home to her parents about our holiday travels and adventures. The family travels to Medina where we eat with over 20 members of the village.  Ferry to Medina Mary Jean Dancing Devils Dinner in...