Jeff & Heidi Cecil: Day 1

I type this blog (to be posted later), lying in bed, windows open, listening to long rolls of thunder as a storm moves across this mountain. This is a beautiful place. We did indeed arrive safely (obviously) here in Cameroon. We flew into Douala, a city of 4-5 million, at 3 am. We were greeted by our very gracious host Missionaries Rusty and Adriane Riddick. We are staying here on their beautiful property in Buea.. in their lovely guest house. We feel safe and very much at home.

Buea is a city of 400k, set on Mount Cameroon looking over the Atlantic ocean. Buea is also headquarters of the UPCI of Cameroon. Today, we visited headquarters.. the church and bible college are in a remodeling stage but are beautiful and will be even more so when complete. Also, today we drove and took in some of the many many beautiful people, sights, sounds, and smells in some of the villages along this region. My fav was lunch by the ocean in Limbe, a fishing village on the Atlantic.. different, wonderful food. The water is clear, the sand is black.. due to Mount Cameroon being a volcano.

The Riddicks and their 3 sons Todd, Ryan, and lil' Gentry are wonderful host and we are having a wonderful time. It's 3am as I type this and there is a rooster crowing up the mountain.. dumb rooster. I am to preach this morning in the village of Mile 16.. yep.. the village is located at mile marker 16 along a route. I know Jesus will be there. We will keep you updated as we can. Love you.. miss you.. - Jeff

Heidi and the Riddicks in Limbe.