Culture Experienced

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.

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.

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 to return back to the USA.

In this episode we recap Ross' birthday party and learn of another major motor vehicle accident that occurred on the dangerous roads.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.