Sunday, November 25, 2007

Gylcerin Saop And Acne




It is with pleasure that we can finally share our latest news.


For the first time in her life, Cheryl have set foot into the sea while he was on an island in the Atlantic. She has greatly enjoyed his time with all the women missionaries in Guinea at this conference. For his part, Yves could not rest because he lived in one of the most luxurious houses in the country, the Representative of the World Bank in Guinea. He is from the same country as Ron (Trinidad and Tobago) and they are only 2 in the country.



House representative from the World Bank in Guinea.



Following this break, we spent a intense week to prepare for the clinic's opening. We had every room tidy as usual, fill in the various cabinets according to their future use and also very clean. Ouff! But God's grace abounds and we could smile of satisfaction and gratitude. After 2 ½ months in the country, the clinic is open to serve people in need.


And how great was this need! From the first day, Monday, November 12, more than 23 patients come for treatment. But Africa is never without a hitch, we had previously learned quickly. This was our unexpected worst nightmare. Djallo was not there. He was to arrive the day before to be present for the opening. We had to stop a team, pray and find a plan B. Since Heather Yearwood, Mary and Hawa provide medical services for years (although they are not formally trained), they treated all patients who showed signs of tropical diseases (malaria, diarrhea and worms, especially in children. ... Yves treated patients who needed tires and had toothache ...


Only Djallo night that is happened. The Friday night before crossing the main street of Boke, he had been hit by a motorcycle. It (as do all bikes to save gas) had closed its engine leaving the vehicle down a hill without light or noise. Fortunately, Djallo was a few feet from the hospital. He spent several hours in a coma. His friend the policeman was surprised to see him alive the following Monday because he was certain of his death. They are not complainers these Africans! With blood in the ear and ribs in pain, he began to work still with us on Tuesday. Pray for Djallo, it is a again Christian and his uncle is the Chief Imam of Guinea.

November 5, Enters the family was back among us. This was the first family to live and work among the people Tanda. Roger has seen death up close last January and the family had been evacuated in 24 hours. Their return is a miracle! Their joy and love for Tandas are contagious!


Since mid-November, a team of Irishmen came to spend two weeks with us to build a second bridge. It is smaller than the first but all useful. Pray for these men who are in the heat all day. Several have already been dehydrated. May our great God and the support that the fruit of their work is a blessing and proof of the love of Christ to the people.

can not leave you without news of our baby. Cheryl's belly swells visibly. Around week 17 of pregnancy, we both felt moving. Since then, Cheryl often receives short bursts. She eats more and iron tablets (she was of anemia) were significantly decreased fatigue. Monday, November 26, it will begin the 19th week of pregnancy! What a miracle! Thank you Lord!


Prayer items:

  • Monday, November 26 we prepare for a great trip! We visit the home of Chantal Koundara (12 hour drive for 300 km Cahottes do).
  • We will continue working at the clinic (many details to finish).
  • December 10, we return to Boke for a week's conference for all NTM missionaries in Guinea.
  • Our attitude! It is difficult to be constantly confronted with the cultural differences in our work to the foil. Both in terms of care, cleanliness, operation ... We want to keep our eyes on the work that God wants us to move on.
  • Baby's health, Mom and Dad ... because we are always surrounded by sick people.

"The goodness of the Lord are not exhausted, His mercies
are not out;

They are new every morning. Oh! that your loyalty is great! "
Lamentations 3: 22-23


you soon.


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