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- Our Story -
It all began in 1930 with one small family's faith, sacrifice & dream.
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This story is not about human rights, animal rights or conflicts in a country where wars have been waged over mining rights and farmlands for many generations. It is a story about a young American couple that shared a dream of giving their lives for something greater than themselves. They ventured out on faith to an unknown land to give hope and love to a people who lived in fear and superstition. They did it passionately, joyfully, and without regret. It is also my story of growing up in the Eastern Highlands of Southern Rhodesia with five sisters, a brother, an extended family of missionaries and the beautiful people who lived there.
“They said, "Mufunidisi, this is the path of the elephants and they are very big." To which Clyde responded, "My God is bigger than the elephants, and He will protect us. This is the man they called "Rhino", because of his stubborn faith and unquestionable reliance on God's Providence.”
- Prologue -
“The Africans should not be considered pagans for they believed in a supreme God; they just thought He withdrew from the world and left it in control of evil spirits. Although they did not worship them, they lived in constant fear of these evil spirits, whom they blamed for all manner of ills - drought, physical infirmities, disease, and even death. ”
- Customs, Traditions and Superstitions -
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“The work of a missionary is hard. They learn how to improvise and be creative with what they have. They learn how to multi-task and do work they never dreamed they could do. Unrestricted by professional laws and licensures, Clyde pulled teeth using second-hand dental equipment, delivered a few babies in the back of his truck, using his pocketknife to cut the umbilical cord, and built many churches without the help of professional contractors.”
- The Dotson Legacy -
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