I talked with some of my boys today. I just had to call them, I missed
them so badly. They are following cows, swimming in the river and even
having parties. We got to talk about Jesus' birthday and how much we
wish we were back together in Emi-Woro. It was grand.

After sitting in a go slow (traffic jam) for three hours today I think
Nigeria should consider making a second access point to their capital
city. Ughhh Abuja!

Goodbye Nigeria

Goodbye Nigeria, hello Malawi. Travel begins tomorrow. Prayers
appreciated. Beginning the last leg of my journeys this year.
Also pray for our Boarding Master Chuckwuma, his wife just had twins
(boy and girl) last week and the babies are now having some bleeding and
trouble bleeding. Thanks for caring about our friends here!

Awal

Standing in agreement with the Myers Family and asking you to pray with
us. Bridget writes:

This is our boarding student Awal. He has a wound on his shin that
we've been battling for long. It keeps clearing up almost all the way and
coming back and getting infected. The second doctor said if we were to
x-ray it, we would see that he has an area of bone underneath that is dead,
and it will keep opening up until surgery is done to cut out the dead bone.
We are achingly sending him home to his camp in the bush about 4 hours away
this weekend because it's Christmas break, and since the doctor said more
time won't cause further harm. We can keep him clean and cared for here
when he returns in January if his family doesn't elect surgery before then.
Of course it is difficult to keep things clean when you live in the bush,
but the doctor told him a local remedy (honey!) to dress it with, and gave
him ten days of antibiotics, some vitamin C, and some ibuprofen. He has
been so tough through the whole thing, but you can see he has some fear
after this last visit. We ask that you join us in praying life into the
dead zone. God knows more than any doctor, and with Him all things are
possible!

My Fine Boys

Our Boarding Students on their last day of school. It was so exciting
watching them receive their results, many of our boarders placed top in
their class. Growth happened for many of them as they moved from the
28th, to 14th to 4th position in their class. I was so proud of them and
their hard work. And now they are going home. Home to follow cows and be
with family and take a much deserved holiday. I will miss them!

Thanks for your care

It had been a difficult day. The morning began doing tasks I thought
were others responsibilities, boy was I wrong. Grandma thank you for
your Christmas card. It came at the perfect time. The boarding students
and I were sitting together when it arrived. I got to explain Jesus'
birthday. They were excited for you- celebrating 50 years of marriage is
a big deal here too. Salihu told me today 'marriage is a difficult
thing', he appreciates your effort. They were also amazed that the woman
who gave birth to you has lived to be 101 years! Very special. They too
were happy to see pictures of family and asked lots of questions about
how such a letter arrives from America, 'you mean by computer' they
asked. It was perfect! Thank you for your effort.

WFMC, a big thank you for your care package that arrived today. Lots of
goodies and treats were enjoyed by our team. Nothing says I love you
like my favorite peanut butter M & Ms , orbit gum, brownie mix and chap
stick. What a treat! I'm trying really hard to tap into the Christmas
spirit but somehow the fact that it's 110 degrees,outside just isn't the
same. Thanks for spreading a little Christmas cheer our way. We
appreciate you!