Yay for the end of another week! I am thankful that the weekend is close- its been a tiring week!
Yesterday I went to the city of Parakou with Dr Martin and his wife! It was quite an adventure! We left N’Dali around 7:30 in the morning and drove for about an hour to the city. Dr Martin worked at a hospital outside the city during the morning and I ran errands with Kadi, Martin’s wife. We stood in line forever to pay an electricity bill for the clinic and then went to the market which is always crazy! I bought African earrings and shoes for a wedding that I am going to tomorrow. Kadi bartered for everything that she bought- which was a lot! She bought lots of vegetables, meat, fruit, spices and a wedding gift. The meat section of the market was particularly interesting- there were cow heads underneath the tables of meat and intestines! So gross! Flies were everywhere and I felt sick to my stomach as we walked through that section! I got a few good pics though! We left in the early afternoon and when we got back to N’Dali I visited one of the nurses from the clinic at her house. Dr Martin asked me to try and have Bible studies with this nurse since she is a new Christian, so I am starting to get to know her better and talk about stuff like that with her! I’ll hopefully start studying the Bible with her next week!
Today was prenatal consultation day at the clinic! We saw about 13 women this morning and I helped measure the bellies and do paperwork! It was a busy morning but was good! I was thankful to have time for a nap this afternoon and then I have just been hanging out with the nurses and aides at the clinic now. Tomorrow I leave for a wedding in the city of Djougou I think? It should be very interesting and I am very excited to go! Weddings in Africa start in the morning and after lunch…I thought that was interesting! I don’t think I have ever been to a morning wedding before!
I will write again when I get back from my weekend adventure! Thank you for your continuous support, prayer and encouragement! It goes a long way and I am so thankful that I have as much support and love as I do!
Have a nice weekend everyone!
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Ann! I now "follow" you! I tried to upload a pic of me and you as my profile-thing, but it took forever. So, I'm a headless anonymous figure (sound familiar?!).
ReplyDeleteKnow I love you and I can't believe all the amazing work you're doing. I can't wait to talk to you and hear every detail!
I love, love, love you!
(it's Car by the way...I don't understand this "following" business...)
ReplyDeletethis is sooo great! Ann, I miss you a ton but it is sooo wonderful to hear all that you are doing! Sounds like you are having such an AMAZING experience, I am always praying for you and praising God for the blessing this trip is to not only you- but those who are to hear about your experiences! Stay strong love! I am proud of you as I know you are being the face of Jesus in so many real ways!
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