Friday, July 6, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
10am CST from Julie: Team safe and sound in a hotel in Abuja. Very excited about "real" showers. Everyone is smiling and healthy and...yep, Kim's tummy is doing fine! Ladies on team had a hard time letting go of their babies this morning. Exciting new for the day was Chris received the honor of naming a very tiny precious baby who had just arrived. Her mother had died. Her name is Carolyn ele ojo (God's gift).
Monday, July 2, 2012
finally an update
I will start with a big "sorry" for our lack of updates. Our team has had a few normal hurdles to contend with. Storms which have prevented internet use, babies sucking all life and energy from moms who have not been up all night in a LONG while, etc etc.
We will try to do better. Anyway for family watching for any info on their mighty traveler I thought I would just write a bit about each team member.
Chris-is surviving having 5 wives but he might say "barely". He has done great and the children love him. He is very popular in the early evening when he takes out the remote control truch we brought. He chases the children and they run, jump and scream to dodge the truck getting them. He has also worked tirelessly on scraping walls at the school. They are preparing for painting of the walls soon. The funniest thing yet was Chris dancing with the children today. YES I have video to share!!!
Barb, She has been "doing it all". During the day she is teaching in the classroom, singing playing and all with a baby in her arms. She has also bbbbeen a HUGE help tending babies in the night. She is always the one to volunteer for duties that no one really wants. My best thought though is everytime we mention the cow she starts to bawl. Yes I mean big time crying!! The cow is set for execution at three today and barb is not happy at all. We her fellow brothers and sisters being the compassionate souls we are keep mooing quietly at her. Should be an interesting day tomorrow when we feast on Barb's friend.
Emily has done great too, not easy being the only teen. Emily like to hang with the 5-8 yr olds. Emily has done it all too. She has scraped walls with Chris, taught in the school, tended a baby (all by herself) thru the night, and much much more. Everyday is a day of growth from emily and she is really starting to embrace the culture.
Amy, is a work horse. She has just fallen in love with one of our babies (Ele). They are pretty much inseparable and we all refer to him as her baby. Ele was quite weak and sick when she received him but now he is healthy and actually getting a bit fat. Amy is the one who is always amusing us with her humor and teasing.
Kim, is the rock star if I have to name one. She might be tiny and quiet but the girl is fearless and willing totry most anything. She has taken care of our sickest baby who only weighs 4 pounds and we have nicknamed the vomit comit. I am sure you know why. When you have him you get zero sleep just about. Not one complaint has ever left kim's mouth. She also has a great story to tell you all about her adventure to buy a cow. She was literally almost run over by a run away cow. Kim came making us aware that she has tummy issues even in the states. I can tell you she has never shyed from eating crazy food and the Lord has protected her.
well enought typing all are well and anxious to share many stories when they ome back
Julie
Friday, June 29, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Wacky Days/Nights in Otutulu
Where do we begin....Tuesday in the wee early morning hours the giggles began. As mentioned in our previous blog, the women are caring for 2 little baby boys whom need a lot of attention, love and care. It was Barb and Kim's night to do the night shift with the little squirts and did we have a night of fun. Not only did we have to wake up every 2 hours to feed it was the critters that added to our evening. First it was a fairly large roach that started up high on the wall then ended up crawling on Barb's back followed by "the giant monster roach" that appeared on our wall scaring us silly. We figured out that it must have crawled over the flashlight casting a very large shadow on the wall. Then a few hours later we heard banging behind the armoire in our room. It was already mentioned to us there is a bit of a rat problem around our apartment and was ready to take action if necessary. Our traps had not come out yet but after hearing the many bangs the traps are now placed out ready to catch these pests. So far, 2 roaches made it their resting place.
After waking up we had a full day ahead of us. We witnessed a medical case that was hard to see. A father and mother brought a baby girl, 5 months old, Faith, who has Hydrocephylus (spelling?). Prayers need to be lifted for Faith and her parents as she only has a few months to live. It was off to school to do art class with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. The kids enjoyed crayon rubbings, songs and marshmallows. What excitement these children had in doing this project and our time spent together. We were taught "Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes" in their language, Igala. It was fun for us to enjoy this time with them, too. The afternoon brought time playing with the kids outside with baloons. Oh did the kids light up when we came out with them. What a joyous time we had playing and watching how much fun a simple baloon brought each of them. Many pictures captured this moment for you all to see.
These children are all so amazing and happy for us to be here. Once we leave our apartment it is as if we introduced ourselves real loud for them all to come running. They just know we have come outside because they are waiting for us to join them in play. We are incredibly blessed to be here with these children meeting them, loving on them and attempting to learn names. So many names to try to remember. Thank goodness for cameras.
We all send you a big "hello" and our love.
Posted by Kim
After waking up we had a full day ahead of us. We witnessed a medical case that was hard to see. A father and mother brought a baby girl, 5 months old, Faith, who has Hydrocephylus (spelling?). Prayers need to be lifted for Faith and her parents as she only has a few months to live. It was off to school to do art class with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. The kids enjoyed crayon rubbings, songs and marshmallows. What excitement these children had in doing this project and our time spent together. We were taught "Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes" in their language, Igala. It was fun for us to enjoy this time with them, too. The afternoon brought time playing with the kids outside with baloons. Oh did the kids light up when we came out with them. What a joyous time we had playing and watching how much fun a simple baloon brought each of them. Many pictures captured this moment for you all to see.
These children are all so amazing and happy for us to be here. Once we leave our apartment it is as if we introduced ourselves real loud for them all to come running. They just know we have come outside because they are waiting for us to join them in play. We are incredibly blessed to be here with these children meeting them, loving on them and attempting to learn names. So many names to try to remember. Thank goodness for cameras.
We all send you a big "hello" and our love.
Posted by Kim
Monday, June 25, 2012
We're Here and Doing Well!
Hello from the MOM Orphanage in Otutulu Africa! Our travels have brought us through many airports, long layovers, through many towns and BUMPY roads! It was a 2 1/2 trip before we finally arrived at our ultimate destination. We spent our first night at Hope Eden in Abuja. It was a great place and we all learned how to shower with a pail of cold water and a cup to use to pour the frigid water over our heads. The next morning we stopped by the Lakoja orphanage where we handed out, much to the thrill of the kids, Trix cereal and left them with a new blow up playhouse and slide set. In return, they gave us two babies to care for the next two weeks. The mothers of both of these babies had tragically died while giving birth. The two new additions to our family are Jushua, a 3 week preemie and Ele, a 6 week old baby.
We then departed for MOM and arrived mid afternoon. Once there, we were greeted like we were rock stars with over 200 kids running out to meet us, all holding our hands as we got the grand tour. Today we made a trip into the market which is over an hour away from the Orphanage down, you guessed it, more bumpy roads. Market was an absolute trip, with motorcycles, cars and people all swarming around like a bee hive. One thing we learned was here in Africa, the cars and not the pedestrians, have the right of way. With horns blaring and crowds moving, it was a challenge to cross the streets without getting pegged by a speeding motorcycle. It was really an exciting experience, much different than going to our market in La Cantera!
While we were all dodging the cars and motorcycles, Barb stayed behind to care to the babies and play with some of the younger childern who don't yet go to school. She said that while she was hanging out outside caring for the baby, at first a couple kids came out to hang with her. Within a little bit, she had roughly 15 kids and aunties laughing and playing with her. Barb used very sophisticated methods, like putting pipe cleaners in her hair to look like antennas, to attract the crowds.... if only we were around to take a picture of it!
The terrain around MOM is absolutely breathtaking, reminding several of us of the terrain found in Hawaii. It is amazing to see such beauty serving as the backdrop of such poverty. Even though the residents are poor, you would never know it by the smiles on their faces. It has also been an absolute joy spending time with the kids at MOM who so appreciate the attention and love we try to give them. A big thanks goes to our immediate families as well as our family at C4 for making this trip possible. Nafedowe (We love you!)
We then departed for MOM and arrived mid afternoon. Once there, we were greeted like we were rock stars with over 200 kids running out to meet us, all holding our hands as we got the grand tour. Today we made a trip into the market which is over an hour away from the Orphanage down, you guessed it, more bumpy roads. Market was an absolute trip, with motorcycles, cars and people all swarming around like a bee hive. One thing we learned was here in Africa, the cars and not the pedestrians, have the right of way. With horns blaring and crowds moving, it was a challenge to cross the streets without getting pegged by a speeding motorcycle. It was really an exciting experience, much different than going to our market in La Cantera!
While we were all dodging the cars and motorcycles, Barb stayed behind to care to the babies and play with some of the younger childern who don't yet go to school. She said that while she was hanging out outside caring for the baby, at first a couple kids came out to hang with her. Within a little bit, she had roughly 15 kids and aunties laughing and playing with her. Barb used very sophisticated methods, like putting pipe cleaners in her hair to look like antennas, to attract the crowds.... if only we were around to take a picture of it!
The terrain around MOM is absolutely breathtaking, reminding several of us of the terrain found in Hawaii. It is amazing to see such beauty serving as the backdrop of such poverty. Even though the residents are poor, you would never know it by the smiles on their faces. It has also been an absolute joy spending time with the kids at MOM who so appreciate the attention and love we try to give them. A big thanks goes to our immediate families as well as our family at C4 for making this trip possible. Nafedowe (We love you!)
Sunday, June 24, 2012
5:54am CST: Team arrived safely in Anygba and will now turn to go up into the bush. The women have been assigned to very small and weak babies to tend to. Please pray for Ele and Joshua that they may do well and improve in our care. Also that the women stay strong - making it through feedings in the night.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
From Julie on Friday at 6:57pm CST: Team FINALLY boarding 1.5 hours late! Still waiting for pilot to arrive. Many delays and cancellations due to storms. Everyone is doing great but anxious to get going. Please pray for journey mercies and remember that the team will be arriving at least 2 hours late. Love to family and friends, Team 21012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
2012 Nigeria summer trip is almost here!!
Well, in less than 2 days at this time the C4 team will have already taken our first flight and will be wondering around the airport in New York, passing the time until our next flight headed for Abuja, Nigeria.
We are a small but mighty team of 6! One awesome teen, one brave man, and 4 crazy woman. We finished up our final team meeting on Monday and now everyone is scurrying around tying up loose ends. I think we will all just be happy to get on the plane resting in the truth that God is in control. Not only of our little team but also when it comes to our families and responsibilities at home.
Different members of our team will take turns while in Nigeria updating you on our activities. PLEASE feel free to reply or make comments!! All of our team members are on there first trip of this magnitude and I know that hearing words of encouragement or love from friends and family from home is food for the soul.
Well this team leader better go finish packing,
-julie
We are a small but mighty team of 6! One awesome teen, one brave man, and 4 crazy woman. We finished up our final team meeting on Monday and now everyone is scurrying around tying up loose ends. I think we will all just be happy to get on the plane resting in the truth that God is in control. Not only of our little team but also when it comes to our families and responsibilities at home.
Different members of our team will take turns while in Nigeria updating you on our activities. PLEASE feel free to reply or make comments!! All of our team members are on there first trip of this magnitude and I know that hearing words of encouragement or love from friends and family from home is food for the soul.
Well this team leader better go finish packing,
-julie
Monday, July 25, 2011
Headed to Houston
From Julie at 1:37am CST
“Team safe and sound in Germany. Will depart for Houston around 3am CST!”
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Fresh As A Daisy...
From Julie 11:52AM CST
"Just left the Hilton and everyone is now fresh as a daisy! Lots of praises being lifted up for water pressure and heat. Awesome!!! Heading now for the airport. Let the adventure begin! ;)"
"Just left the Hilton and everyone is now fresh as a daisy! Lots of praises being lifted up for water pressure and heat. Awesome!!! Heading now for the airport. Let the adventure begin! ;)"
On The Road Again
From Julie 1:52AM
"Team left Otutulu around 7am. Now we are on the road heading to Lokoja new sight. Many tears shed when saying goodbye. Much love shared all around!"
Friday, July 22, 2011
what a DAY......
Well,for all of you who are saying my blogs are to short, that is because they are from text messages I have been sending to kristin everytime I am in an area with service. Tonight everyone is pooped so I won the opportunity to blog. :-)
Soooooo.....Yes the cow is DEAD, much to lauras dismay. Laura quote..."poor cow" x 100. Should be interesting to see her eating it tomorrow night. The trip picking up the cow was quite interesting. Lots of giggles and a few nervous moments. Our cow was a fiesty one, so much movement, a bit of thrashing, and vocalization. We all had our plan of how we would escape the car if he broke loose and we agreed on "every man for himself". We were in a small station wagon with a huge cow, one driver, one three week old baby boy and 5 enefu (white peeps).
Dr. Kyla spent her day walking miles. She was taking care of people with albinism and was so sweet. She would walk soooo far to see them , then walk all the way back to get just the right size hat, then back again becaasue they asked to take a photo and she had to retrieve her camera. She just laughs through it all, never complains. The girls have all been bonding so well and we are all starting to feel sad thinking of leaving. Mom's of teen girls you are doing a terrrific job and you should be proud.
Our mighty men, who by the way were to wimpy, oh I mean tired, to write ;-) are doing great. They are working very hard at the school doing the playground. Tools are minimal, wood super hard and much rain. Even with all the hurdles they have maintain a super outlook and just keep plugging along. They have a bout 10 young boy groupies who look up to them like rock stars. RENEE, Leanard was a poo head becuz he made me sit under a light at dinner and bugs were dropping on my food and in my hair. I would suggest a stern talking to sister when he returns!!!!!
Tomorrow is a very busy day. Men to report to school at 6:30, girls to Mama gross's for breakfast, then back to MoM to take top students to the river, cow eating send off for dinner, etc etc.
Much love to our families ans friends for your love and support. We have felt surrounded by your love and prayers!!!! Please pray for journey mercies for all of our travel on Sunday. Please pray for the beautiful children and staff of MoM!!!!!! agba....nafedowe julie
Soooooo.....Yes the cow is DEAD, much to lauras dismay. Laura quote..."poor cow" x 100. Should be interesting to see her eating it tomorrow night. The trip picking up the cow was quite interesting. Lots of giggles and a few nervous moments. Our cow was a fiesty one, so much movement, a bit of thrashing, and vocalization. We all had our plan of how we would escape the car if he broke loose and we agreed on "every man for himself". We were in a small station wagon with a huge cow, one driver, one three week old baby boy and 5 enefu (white peeps).
Dr. Kyla spent her day walking miles. She was taking care of people with albinism and was so sweet. She would walk soooo far to see them , then walk all the way back to get just the right size hat, then back again becaasue they asked to take a photo and she had to retrieve her camera. She just laughs through it all, never complains. The girls have all been bonding so well and we are all starting to feel sad thinking of leaving. Mom's of teen girls you are doing a terrrific job and you should be proud.
Our mighty men, who by the way were to wimpy, oh I mean tired, to write ;-) are doing great. They are working very hard at the school doing the playground. Tools are minimal, wood super hard and much rain. Even with all the hurdles they have maintain a super outlook and just keep plugging along. They have a bout 10 young boy groupies who look up to them like rock stars. RENEE, Leanard was a poo head becuz he made me sit under a light at dinner and bugs were dropping on my food and in my hair. I would suggest a stern talking to sister when he returns!!!!!
Tomorrow is a very busy day. Men to report to school at 6:30, girls to Mama gross's for breakfast, then back to MoM to take top students to the river, cow eating send off for dinner, etc etc.
Much love to our families ans friends for your love and support. We have felt surrounded by your love and prayers!!!! Please pray for journey mercies for all of our travel on Sunday. Please pray for the beautiful children and staff of MoM!!!!!! agba....nafedowe julie
Cow Adventure in Otutulu
From Julie at 5:30am CST:
"Some of the girls and Eric heading for purchasing the cow, some girls are coloring and the men are working on the swing set. All are excited about the cow slaughter later today! Icky.
Cow adventure was a success! Big cow crammed in the car with 5 peeps from the team and a driver. The cow keeps mooing loudly and shifting around. Girls are giggling and nervous. Too funny!"
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Ika Experience
Tom and Lois Wheeler have a hospital, bible school, wood shop, welding tree, and other services in a village called Ika. This morning we all loaded into the MOM van and headed there to help Tom dig a water well. Oh did I mention the well drilling capabilities?
The trip was uneventfull although Daniel seemed to stop and talk with ever passing vehicle on the Otutulu road. After we arrived Tom gave us a quick tour of the grounds while Lois prepared our lunch. On the tour Leonard, TJ, and I marveled at Tom's cool tools, generators, and diesel engines, while Chloe, Maddie, and Kendal admired pretty flowers and the baby goats. Might be a difference between boys and girls.
After our lunch we began loading up the truck for the trip to the villiage of Ojotu. The trip from Ika is only 7 miles or so but it took us over 2 hours. It had a whole lot to do with the downpour. I lost track of the number times we were stuck and had to be pulled out by the tractor. Leonard, Eric, Chloe, and Kendal spent this time rubbing orange clay on their faces and each other. Except for Julie, Kyla, and Laura we were all wet before we started and with all of the stops we were soaked.
By the time we got to Ojotu the rain had stopped but with everyong wet it was a little cold. Tom fixed that pretty quickly by having us dig a couple of pits for the drilling water tanks. From my perspective I think the group is worthless with a Nigerian spade, and poor at best with a shovel! One of Tom's crew dug more and faster than all of us combined.
It was pretty late in the day so we had to stop and head back after the drilling rig was set up. The ride back was better but there were still some sloppy spots whereTom's guys had to use the tractor to pull the truck. Leonard spent most of the return trip lounging on the crumpled up tarp until Ben (Tom's son) had a break down on his motorbike. That meant we had one more thing to jam into the back of the truck to join Eric, Kendal, Greg, and 3 of Tom's crew.
Well it is late and we get to do this again tomorrow. I better sleep. Pray there is no rain tomorrow in Ika, Nigeria!
Greg
The trip was uneventfull although Daniel seemed to stop and talk with ever passing vehicle on the Otutulu road. After we arrived Tom gave us a quick tour of the grounds while Lois prepared our lunch. On the tour Leonard, TJ, and I marveled at Tom's cool tools, generators, and diesel engines, while Chloe, Maddie, and Kendal admired pretty flowers and the baby goats. Might be a difference between boys and girls.
After our lunch we began loading up the truck for the trip to the villiage of Ojotu. The trip from Ika is only 7 miles or so but it took us over 2 hours. It had a whole lot to do with the downpour. I lost track of the number times we were stuck and had to be pulled out by the tractor. Leonard, Eric, Chloe, and Kendal spent this time rubbing orange clay on their faces and each other. Except for Julie, Kyla, and Laura we were all wet before we started and with all of the stops we were soaked.
By the time we got to Ojotu the rain had stopped but with everyong wet it was a little cold. Tom fixed that pretty quickly by having us dig a couple of pits for the drilling water tanks. From my perspective I think the group is worthless with a Nigerian spade, and poor at best with a shovel! One of Tom's crew dug more and faster than all of us combined.
It was pretty late in the day so we had to stop and head back after the drilling rig was set up. The ride back was better but there were still some sloppy spots whereTom's guys had to use the tractor to pull the truck. Leonard spent most of the return trip lounging on the crumpled up tarp until Ben (Tom's son) had a break down on his motorbike. That meant we had one more thing to jam into the back of the truck to join Eric, Kendal, Greg, and 3 of Tom's crew.
Well it is late and we get to do this again tomorrow. I better sleep. Pray there is no rain tomorrow in Ika, Nigeria!
Greg
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Nigeria is hot, hot, hot!
Wow, so much has happened and we just haven't been able to get to you. Jessie declined a marriage proposal yesterday, Kendall had a guy want to come to America with her.....well now that I think about it, all the teen girls have been proposed to!
After 2 hours in the car we made it to Iman and Julie was able to greet the wife of Aiden's grandfather. Going to the village was a great experience. The people were very respectful and kind to us and listened to Julie with great respect. It did get a little chaotic when Lenord and Kyla passed out the goodies (medical stuff, sun glasses, etc.)and when we let some of the local men pass the candy out to the children. it was so cool to see the expression on the faces of the Iman people. For most it was the first time they had ever seen a white person. it was a neat experience for all of us.
Yesterday and today it has been crazy hot! Those cold showers aren't so bad after all!
I love walking on the compound here and hearing the children shout with joy when they see me....they run and jump in my arms. It is so wonderful.
I took the teen girls over to help the aunties and we offered to do anything....wash dishes, sweep, wash clothes, anything. They had us sit down on a bench and all of the sudden we were all hand babies to take care of. That was a treat for us but they appreciated it so much. It gave them time to do other things they wanted to do. Chloe was able to get to bathe a child, but we didn't get that opportunity yet.
Kyla and Julie spent a lot of time today helping a very sick man from the village. The men worked very hard in the hot sun getting the playground started. Kendall got her hair braided, I have learned how to walk with a bucket of water on my head and Maddie has gotten great at "backing a baby".
We passed out the pillow dresses today. The girls loved them. Chloe is working on her second scotch (it is amazing) and Jessie ate a catfish liver tonight....yes it was cooked and she did it on a dare!
There is just so much to tell. This place is beautiful beyond belief. Not just the scenery but especially the people. I am in love with otutulu. What a blessing!
Ok, it is very hot and I am very tired so I am heading back to our home to take a nice cold shower. Just know that everyone is healthy, happy, having a great time serving. We are also missing our family back home. We love you all. I know L-man has hard a hard time getting to talk with Renee but he misses her and the girls very much.
Cho du du (good night), love and blessings,
laura
After 2 hours in the car we made it to Iman and Julie was able to greet the wife of Aiden's grandfather. Going to the village was a great experience. The people were very respectful and kind to us and listened to Julie with great respect. It did get a little chaotic when Lenord and Kyla passed out the goodies (medical stuff, sun glasses, etc.)and when we let some of the local men pass the candy out to the children. it was so cool to see the expression on the faces of the Iman people. For most it was the first time they had ever seen a white person. it was a neat experience for all of us.
Yesterday and today it has been crazy hot! Those cold showers aren't so bad after all!
I love walking on the compound here and hearing the children shout with joy when they see me....they run and jump in my arms. It is so wonderful.
I took the teen girls over to help the aunties and we offered to do anything....wash dishes, sweep, wash clothes, anything. They had us sit down on a bench and all of the sudden we were all hand babies to take care of. That was a treat for us but they appreciated it so much. It gave them time to do other things they wanted to do. Chloe was able to get to bathe a child, but we didn't get that opportunity yet.
Kyla and Julie spent a lot of time today helping a very sick man from the village. The men worked very hard in the hot sun getting the playground started. Kendall got her hair braided, I have learned how to walk with a bucket of water on my head and Maddie has gotten great at "backing a baby".
We passed out the pillow dresses today. The girls loved them. Chloe is working on her second scotch (it is amazing) and Jessie ate a catfish liver tonight....yes it was cooked and she did it on a dare!
There is just so much to tell. This place is beautiful beyond belief. Not just the scenery but especially the people. I am in love with otutulu. What a blessing!
Ok, it is very hot and I am very tired so I am heading back to our home to take a nice cold shower. Just know that everyone is healthy, happy, having a great time serving. We are also missing our family back home. We love you all. I know L-man has hard a hard time getting to talk with Renee but he misses her and the girls very much.
Cho du du (good night), love and blessings,
laura
Monday, July 18, 2011
Team is doing great!
From Julie at 6:30am CST –
“Everyone is doing fine! Very crazy with plans changing all the time, but the team is staying very flexible. Teens are doing amazing! Women out traveling to muslim village and men working at Otutulu.”
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Agba, live from Otutulu, Nigeria
Cibilo Creek Community brings you todays news.....stay tuned! Ok today we had church service and half the team went to the adult service, in which TJ addressed the congregation, while the other half went to the children's service held under a gian tree, delightful. A very moving communion service followed in which there were many verses sung of Amazing Grace, which became a beautiful blend of Igala and English. After that we enjoyed lunch (thank you again St. Crystal), of rice and red sauce plus a chopped diced salad that might remind you of pico de guilo, minus the cilantro.
Afternoon was filled with friendship- girls handed out the sponsor letters and went to the childrens bible study, the guys worked on broken wheelchairs, which for me was simply removing the old broken part that must be replaced in the USA. TJ and Greg worked harder, bless their hearts, with the same results, parts needed. Good news is that we will now have UPS service to LaKojia. HUGE! The team is back at full force with the return of Chloe- thank you Lord! She was down with a 24 hr. bug. Yesterday was quite the day with half the team going to a funeral and the other half attending an Albino meeting where hats, sunglasses and sunscreen were handed out!! The Albinos were quite the crowd, so sad seeing life long challenges that await them with the limited resources here in Nigeria.
Tomorrow is another split with the girls headed off to the Iman's village (family tribe of Aiden Styskal). The men will be doing their best to create a playground for the children of the school that C4 has been involved with. Well folks the sun is setting, the stomachs are on empty, soon the generators will be turned on so that this will be uploaded.
Till the next time, the Lord is truly blessing this trip.......I miss my family- home and C4. May the Lord continue to bless our days here in the central bush of Nigeria.
L-Man out
Afternoon was filled with friendship- girls handed out the sponsor letters and went to the childrens bible study, the guys worked on broken wheelchairs, which for me was simply removing the old broken part that must be replaced in the USA. TJ and Greg worked harder, bless their hearts, with the same results, parts needed. Good news is that we will now have UPS service to LaKojia. HUGE! The team is back at full force with the return of Chloe- thank you Lord! She was down with a 24 hr. bug. Yesterday was quite the day with half the team going to a funeral and the other half attending an Albino meeting where hats, sunglasses and sunscreen were handed out!! The Albinos were quite the crowd, so sad seeing life long challenges that await them with the limited resources here in Nigeria.
Tomorrow is another split with the girls headed off to the Iman's village (family tribe of Aiden Styskal). The men will be doing their best to create a playground for the children of the school that C4 has been involved with. Well folks the sun is setting, the stomachs are on empty, soon the generators will be turned on so that this will be uploaded.
Till the next time, the Lord is truly blessing this trip.......I miss my family- home and C4. May the Lord continue to bless our days here in the central bush of Nigeria.
L-Man out
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Albinisim Clinic
From Julie: "Today 1/2 the team taught a seminar on Albinism and 1/2 the team went to a funeral. All is well and we are heading for home."
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