One of the blessings of missionary life is the variety of people we get to know. Not only our fellow “longtermers” (missionaries who are out here for more than two years) but also those who come for a shorter period of time. Recently we have had Peter, a Swiss short-termer, staying with us to help with some of the building. He is mainly based at a hospital an hour and a half away, but came up to help to put a roof on the “paillotte” here on the Pèdè mission property.
Peter:
Actually, he originally came up to help with the built-in cupboards, but our carpenter didn't turn up when he said he would, so Peter helped out with varnishing some window frames. We have loved having Peter around – he's easy-going, flexible and great with the boys. We're also grateful for his work, and his willingness to do any job, no matter how small!
One downside of missionary life is the goodbyes, but Peter is in Benin until the end of April, so we're bound to bump into him again … and he's also told us we're always welcome to visit him in Switzerland!
Peter working with the roofers who came to put a roof on the paillotte:
They finally let him get a bit higher off the ground:
The finished product:
Peter:
Actually, he originally came up to help with the built-in cupboards, but our carpenter didn't turn up when he said he would, so Peter helped out with varnishing some window frames. We have loved having Peter around – he's easy-going, flexible and great with the boys. We're also grateful for his work, and his willingness to do any job, no matter how small!
One downside of missionary life is the goodbyes, but Peter is in Benin until the end of April, so we're bound to bump into him again … and he's also told us we're always welcome to visit him in Switzerland!
Peter working with the roofers who came to put a roof on the paillotte:
They finally let him get a bit higher off the ground:
The finished product:
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