I’m here!
Oh my gosh. So much has happened, I can’t possibly tell you everything. I’ll have to write a book about it.
Africa is amazing. We’re on the west coast, and all the lions and giraffes are a million miles away from here, but it’s still cool. Well, not cool—it’s actually stinking hot—but you know what I mean.
So, here’s what Ben’s house looks like. Imagine that you are a spider on the ceiling looking down—this is what you’d see. Of course, you’d need X-ray vision too. Which would make you a superhero, and you might as well just fly over here and see it for yourself then.
If I could draw a picture of Africa for you, I’d do that too—but I don’t think you’d be able to imagine it even if I were the greatest artist in the world (which clearly I’m not). Ask your mom or dad to take you on a missions trip here. It’s awesome!

November 20th, 2006 at 11:10 am
glad u made it safe and sound, lid … you HAVE to write a book and i get to read it 1st
November 20th, 2006 at 11:10 am
that sketch makes my house look huge … its not!
November 20th, 2006 at 11:10 am
hi lydia, i just found your blog and i love it … i just got back from a trip to africa with my parents. ur gonna love it!!!!
November 20th, 2006 at 11:11 am
Correct, Lydia. Africa is amazing. Specifically Monrovia.
November 21st, 2006 at 11:11 am
take a picture, silly!