Now that we are all confused, let's get on with it then.
Banyo-
*it is not a bathroom
*it is a city-in Cameroon, Africa
*it is where the Shinars are headed!
 
Banyo
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| Coordinates: 6°46′48″N 11°49′12″E / 6.78000°N 11.82000°ECoordinates: 6°46′48″N 11°49′12″E / 6.78000°N 11.82000°E | |
| Country |  Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Province | Adamawa Province |
| Division | Mayo-Banyo |
| Elevation | 1,259 m (4,131 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 37,783 |
Call it optimism or denial, but until last week I was still holding out hope that we would be able to return to Gamboula. Josh has been there for almost 3 weeks now working on an extensive wiring/internet project. He confirmed what all of the news stories have been saying-at this time, CAR is not safe for foreign families with young children.
So, um new game plan! We are going to be joining two couples in Banyo in their Fulani ministries. Banyo is an exciting place as far as the Fulani are concerned- there is a growing group of Believers and the Fulani Believers even have a Christian radio station.
Now you know as much as we do about Banyo. Do you hear the crickets? Yeah, we don't know very much about our new home and that stresses me out a bit and when I say a bit, I mean a lot. A LOT. I am trying to practice that thing called trust. It should be an adventure to say the least!
Charlie and I leave next Tuesday the 3rd for Africa. We will stay in Yaoundé- the capital of Cameroon for a week to do supply shopping and wait for Josh and the Danforths with join us there before we take a small plane to Banyo.
Here are some images I found from Google (since I have not been to Banyo, I can't say for sure that these really are Banyo. I mean for all I know, they may be some where in Canada!)
Interesting pictures, Lori -- not what I had expected, which I guess was more along the lines of grass huts and lots of trees. It should be a very interesting place, and how great that you get to jump into a Fulani work already in progress. It should be wonderful experience for when you go back to Gamboula. You are going to do just fine. That faith is going to rise up within you to meet the challenges of the new and unknown. You've got so many people praying for you and Charlie as you travel, and God has marvelous plans for you when you get to Banyo. Once you're there, all your apprehension will fade away, and you'll begin to fit right into the special place(s) He has for you. I imagine the hardest thing is going to be saying goodbye to family and friends, and their having that big hole in their hearts when you and Charlie leave. I know it's one of the hardest things I ever had to experience with MY children, no matter how many times I did it. So I'm praying for all of you, that God would give you a special grace for that time of leave-taking. Can't wait to hear a report from you "from the field!" With much love, and prayers always, Miriam
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