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When we arrived back at the airport last night two of us weren't sure we were going to make it on the plane. We were the last few people who made it. Unfortunately, our getting on the flight meant that we were late to Dulles so we missed our connection. We were on two flights getting back to Bham. Those of us on the last flight got back just before the airport was shut down because of an unattended auto. I did not get my luggage nor was I able to talk to a representative. Since I can't find a phone number, I guess I'll be there early tomorrow. I am so thankful for the prayers. I remained mostly calm inspite of the craziness around me.

Praising God in Dakar

We are so thankful that they discovered the leak before we took off. We sat on the plane a couple of hours and were then taken back to the gate where we were given pastries, drinks and fruit. Since the part that was needed has to come from Atlanta or Paris they can't promise that the flight will leave until Monday. They bussed us to the Pullman Resort on the Atlantic. It has a beautiful view. They fed us a special lunch at 3:00 pm. While we were eating the lady from delta called to say that we have seats on South African Airlines tonight so we go back to the airport at 10 and should be back in Bham by noon on Sunday. We are all so glad to have our wonderful prayer partners. Please pray for the rest of the trip.

Saturday

We got to the airport and on the plane very quickly. As we pushed back to take off, they discovered that the plane has a hydraulic leak. We sat on board over an hour and now we are back in the airport praying that they can fix it so we can get to NY in time to clear customs and get on our flight to Atlanta.

Friday

Today was our day in the van. We left S about 7:30 and finally cleared all our border stops around 1:30. We arrived in Dakar as the sun was setting. Dinner was pizza and ice cream at Ceasers. It was delicious. We are currently at the guesthouse where we are spending the night. Our flight leaves at 7:30 tomorrow morning. After the hot, bumpy ride today, we are all looking forward to the flight home.

Thursday already

We have just arrived in S from our 110 kilometer ride to MS. I'm sure we went several kms vertically due to the potholes in the road. It is extremely dry and dusty. That was really evident tonight with all the fires we saw in the bush.
The trip was well worth the ride. The good news was proclaimed and praise was offered up in prayer. We were guests of the mayor. We prayer walked and stopped in many compounds. The mayor had us to his office and then sent us to his house to eat lunch. F ,F and m did such a wonderful job of explaining the Word. Tomorrow we are off to the main city.

Wednesday

Today we were back at Djt for the eye clinic. We visited in several compounds. F was able to talk to the local religious leader. Our favorite visit was to the mother of twins. We spent the afternoon with her and her friends. She is the mother of eight. The youngest are the twins, Adam and Eve, who are a month old. Her husband is in prison. It is extremely hot and dry. The boys that I enjoyed last year were not there. Many of the boys were out in the bush where they were under going their rite of passage. The kangkurao was wandering around the village as we left. It is a demon-spirit in which a mask-wearer covers his entire body with blood-read bark. All the children were running and hiding.Tomorrow we are off to another village.

Tuesday

Today is our first day of the eye clinic at Djt. As we drove up, I looked for the little boys that I played with last year. I don't know why but none of them were there. There was one little girl that I thought I recognized. We left the clinic area to visit a compound where a lady was extremely ill. She is from S but her children brought her to Djt to visit the "witch doctor. F presented the gospel. The lady who took us remembered me from last year. We visited several compounds today where the gospel was spread. Please pray for strength and perseverance.