Friday early evening, Steve and gang arrived back on the yard to some happy family members! We were so excited to see Steve, Sharon, and Pete, and also welcome Anthony to Mali and our home.
The following day was special, since it was Steve's birthday. The morning started with breakfast in bed prepared by the boys, and in the evening the team got together for monthly game night. There was extra excitement in the air, as it turned out to be a cheese cutting party as well. Steve had been able to make a major cheese purchase in Dakar, since the prices there are only a fraction of what we pay in Mali. I think Anthony thought we were all nuts getting so excited about dividing and sharing a bunch of cheese, until he went to the store yesterday and saw the prices himself!
The week has been full of introducing Anthony to people, as well as the needs that are here. As usual, God has orchestrated just the right people along our paths to really give Anthony a good picture of the strengths, weaknesses, and heart of the church and mission. Please pray for his remaining week here, that he would go home even more passionate about his family's calling to Mali.
Today, Steve and Anthony left by motorcycle to go to Chodo, where our friends Jean Baptiste (a pastor) and Rachel live. Jean had come in to town while Steve was in Senegal, very sick with some sort of mouth infection unlike anything I have ever seen. His wife and one of his sons are also suffering from the same illness. They do not have cell phone service in the village where they live, so we have been unable to contact them to find out if the treatment that he went back has been helping. Please pray that they would all return to full health, and that Steve and Anthony's visit would be an encouragement to this family. They face much opposition, and desperately need our prayers.
Pictures of the Senegal trip coming soon!
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