Flat Stanley

Colt's cousin, Jacob, did the "Flat Stanley" program in school. He sent "Flat Jacob" to us in Nalerigu. We took some pictures around the hospital, wrote a note, and sent it all back to him. What a fun project!

The Girls (Jan)

Annaleigh Sleeping (Jan)

More Pics From January

Hi, there. It's been awhile since we posted anything. I am so far behind on photos, too. I hope to catch up soon. Between having a few visitors here and there (yea!) and our trip to the States, our life has been a bit out of the routine lately. Homeschooling Colt, keeping up with the girls, and carrying a new baby (yea!) do tend to keep my busy, also. Let's see-also our slow internet speed. Many times are Joel and I booted off from what we are doing online-buying airline tickets, working on photos, getting updates...It's ok. That is life here in West Africa.

We have welcomed a new family here. Greg and Wendy Nyhus and their three children Carter (aged 9), Aiden (aged 7), and Sakanya (aged 6?). We are happy to have them. They are volunteers who will be helping for awhile with the guest houses. Earl and Mona Hewitt and their family leave on furlough soon and are praying about what to do after their furlough. Angela Bell, the Hewitts' teacher, leaves in May as her term will be finished.

Look for new pics!

Good Friday

We found out some more exciting news on Friday. We are expecting another little one! Due the 7th of December. We are all thrilled.

We have enjoyed the Cargiles being here. Frank and Nancy left today to start the long journey home. John is still here working at the hospital. He leaves here on Thursday. What a blessing they have been to have here with us.

It is late and we are heading to bed. Thanks for your prayers.

Hi. It has been a busy week. As of Friday, we have been back from the States one week. We are slowly getting back to Ghana time (5 hours ahead of Central Standard time). On Tuesday Abigail's leg was set. Then a cast was put on her leg. She will wear it for about 6 weeks. We have been praying for her leg. She now asks us to pray. While she was still in some pain, she would say, "Mommy pray. Ouchy bye bye. Abigail walk." Now she is not in much pain, it seems. We carry her everywhere. (It would be kind of hard for her to use crutches as a two year old!) She's hanging in there.

Annaleigh and Colt are doing well. Everyone is growing up so quickly. Colt certainly enjoyed his time in the States, as did we all. I am still in the process of thanking everyone for the wonderful gifts we have been given both in February, as well as in March. It is so nice to be remembered by you all.

Our Mac laptop cord went out. We are hoping to get another one soon. In the meantime, emailing is not quite as convenient. We are able to have internet in the living room and eating area now. So that is really nice to have.

Dear friends of ours-John, Nancy, and Frank Cargile arrive here tomorrow. It will be so nice to have them. John, a general surgeon where we live in San Angelo, has many cases lined up for him at the hospital.

I wanted to give a short update on life. Thanks, as always, for your interest and your prayers. We always enjoy hearing from you and knowing how we can pray for you, as well.