Author Archives: Tiim & Kathy

In all of life, change is always a given. Releasing our grip on the plans we create allows life experiences we may not always choose.

We have moved the trip to Africa once again. This will be our fourth attempt to set foot in Sierra Leone. We are now scheduled to leave November 8th.

Releasing our grip on our previous plan allowed us to join Kathy’s family in caring for their mother, Marguerite Williams, in the last days of her 97 years. Beautiful times of healthy tears, encouraging embraces, memories expressed, and a celebration of a life well lived. We are so very grateful for these life experiences, even though they were unchosen.

Now our travel plans ramp up to full steam. All the travel itineraries have been adjusted and we are working through the final details and countdown check lists.

We were just asked to provide the teaching at the Sunday worship services on the 14th in Freetown. Please pray for God’s clear direction in what we are to present.

Tim and Kathy

Welcome fellow readers! We are Tim and Kathy Simonsen and, like many of you, enjoy traveling and the adventures of this grand journey called life.

We have moved to a new blogging platform that looks a bit easier for us to manage. We encourage you to make comments on the posts. We really enjoy your interactions!

Our upcoming travels will take us to Sierra Leone, Africa. This will be our third try at getting there. Our arch enemy, COVID-19, has won the first two rounds, but we are in hopes we will make it this time.

Our flights are not until mid October but we are beginning to gather all the items to pack in one spot. We are hoping to help our friends in Sierra Leone with clothing, kitchen items, etc.

One very useful item is used cell phones. We have unlocked and reset several of ours and they are in the pile. If anyone has a cell phone several generations back that is still in good working order, please get them to us. The phones will be very greatly appreciated.

We will keep you posted as we get closer so check in regularly or subscribe and be sure to stay in touch!

Tim and Kathy