Thursday, April 19, 2012

In other news...

My family in Congo!
After a long silence..... Here is a little update on some things going on around (and outside of) Congo right now. I intend to write more soon: about Congo, about UCBC, life here, and maybe even time with family in Beni and our wedding!


Have a blessed day, wherever you are!






Congo's Kabila taps finance minister for premier post - Reuters
Matata Ponyo has been named the DR Congo's Prime Minister. He's not from a different political party... But as a friend recently said, he can still do something for the Congolese people. Let's hope so. I guess we just will have to wait and see.


The killer king - MO
"Bosco Ntaganda: smuggler king, kidnapper, war criminal and... general."
It's an interesting article about a man who is by far, above the law in this country.






Views on the 2012 Election, Candidates and the Economy - NY Times
I forgot that the US has elections this year... It's amazing how the world continues to spin even when I'm wrapped up in the things around me. I wonder if I can vote by absentee ballot this time? I forgot to do it in time in 2008.


Green Bay Packers Team Page - NFL.com
I also forgot who won the Superbowl this year... I was sad (again) to realize (remember?) that it wasn't the Packers. Thanks to Stevie for helping me remember though. However, the new schedule has been released and here's hoping for better things this year! :)








Chelsea stun Barcelona in Champions League semifinal - CNN
Sad day for Barca fans... like my husband, Noé. Sorry, babe.


DICK CLARK, 1929-2012 - NY Times
Just found out that Dick Clark died...


An update on the desertions - Congo Siasa
Desertions in the Congolese army... An update from Jason Stearns.


A New Thing
Beacon of Light
DRC - Congo Initiative
John working with eMi team volunteer
A few eMi (Engineering Ministries International) team members reflection on their time with us here at UCBC in February.












Ok I guess that's good for now... Happy Thursday!


love,
Bethany

2 comments:

Philip Monroe said...

Bethany, saw your site again after visiting Congo Initiative. We visited briefly with you last October on our way to Goma with Bagudekia Alobeyo. Congratulations on your wedding and may the Lord richly bless your marriage!

Phil Monroe

Noé and Bethany said...

Dr. Monroe, it's a pleasure to hear from you - and thank you! We hope to see you, Bagudekia and Dr. Langberg here in Beni again one day. I know my husband Noé would love to have more time connecting with you again - especially as he is considering MA/PhD programs in Christian Counseling / Psychology. Have a blessed week!