Update/News

It's hard to believe we are already several days into June. We are still in Nalerigu and are praying about how the Lord is leading us. We visited another country in West Africa recently, Cameroon. There is a teaching mission hospital there that wants to start an OB/Gyn residency program. They already have several other residency programs in place.

We believe we will go home sometime this summer. There is word that two different West African surgeons are to come here to Nalerigu. We are hoping and praying that will happen for the people here. The other full time dr and his family (the Hewitts) have left for a year long furlough. They continue to pray about what the Lord has for their future, as well. With the other new family, the Nyhus' here, we are not alone as we thought we'd be right now! It is nice to have them here with us. Again their purpose here is to run the guest houses. They are doing a super job!

Our computer with all of our more recent photos on it seems to have a virus. Since the local Apple store up here in Nalerigu is no longer open, we are trying to decide what to do. (Just kidding. Boy, do we wish there had ever been an Apple store here.) One problem this poses is that I cannot really post photos on our blog right now. If I find a way, you'll be the first to know! :)

My dad, in the last three weeks or so, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We are still awaiting the pathology report. Thank you for your prayers as he recovers from surgery. The dr plans to start chemo when Dad can handle it. We are praying and hoping for the best.

Annaleigh playing with the High Chair!

Visit with Grandmom and Uncle Jimmy (Mar)

March with Memaw and Papa Don

Sad News

I'm still catching up on photos on our blog. I'm up to March now. Maybe I'll catch up again someday?

We have sad news. Last weekend I miscarried the baby at 9 weeks. We are doing ok. Just sad. Thanks for your prayers for all of us.

We continue to pray about what the Lord has for us next. We love and miss you all.

Visit in Colleyville!

Visit with Gammy

Home in March

We took a quick trip home in March to attend my grandmother's funeral. My dad's mom, Thelma Brooks, passed away shortly before we arrived in Texas. She is greatly missed. We are thankful that we can grieve her loss with hope-standing on God's promise that she is with Him and that we also will see her again.

Michelle and Lisa-Feb

These two wonderful people took the long trip over by plane to visit us and check out the hospital and other ministries here in Naleirgu. It was great to have Michelle and Lisa here.

Michelle and Lisa-Feb

These two wonderful people took the long trip over by plane to visit us and check out the hospital and other ministries here in Naleirgu. It was great to have Michelle and Lisa here.

You can take a girl out of Texas, but...

At the baby shower Paul Ann gave us for Abigail before she was born, Bonnie gave us pink Justin ropers! Abigail is now old enough to fit into them and started wearing them in February. How fun!

Benton, Abigail, & Colt in Feb

Bonnie and Cindi

In February, Joel went to a physicians missionary conference in Kenya. Bonnie and Cindi came for a visit during that time. They pitched in with the kids and were also up at the hospital. We are thankful for good friends.

I've just sent off the last of the thank you notes for the items that were sent with them. There are some items that I do not know who they came from. If you have not heard from me, I would love to hear from you so we can think of you as we use your gifts!

Patients Waiting to See a Doctor or Medical Assistant on a Clinic Day

This is Dr. Dewey Dunn. He is a volunteer doc who has been coming out here to the hospital for several years. He and Joel originally met during Joel's pediatric residency at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee from 1989 to 1992. How fun to have them connect again. We love having him out here.

Market

Market is held every three days here in Nalerigu. You can buy any available produce then and many other items, such as flip flops, fabric, ant poison, soap, dried fish, to name a few.

This is Where We Buy Tomatoes

Kid Pics-February

Payment in Full

These guinea fowl were brought to the hospital as payment for dr services. Baby and Colt are in the photo, too!

Payment in Full

These guinea fowl were brought to the hospital as payment for dr services. Baby and Colt are in the photo, too!