What's in a Name?

Bonjour!

This blog is for the Cote d'Ivoire mission.

A funny anecdote is that I sent an Easter card to a missionary addressed to "Cote d'Ivoire". I figured the post office knew where that was, since they sold me postage specifically for Cote d'Ivoire.

The card was returned, stamped with,"Need Better Address". Apparently, someone didn't recognize this other name for the Ivory Coast. The government actually prefers it to be called "Cote d'Ivoire" but it is more commonly referred to as the Ivory Coast. The other 3 cards I sent were not returned, so it was quite random.

I thought it was funny that the returned card was for the pharmacist missionary I am going to fill in for....when she receives it, maybe she'll get a chuckle out of it "needing a better address".

I look forward to leaving soon for the village of Ferkessedougou! I love that name, which basically means Village of Ferke (dougou meaning village).

May God shine His light on this lovely country, region and village through His presence there.

A'bientot! (see you later!)

Blenda