Bature

Final morning in Emi-Woro, saying goodbye to all our Fulani friends in
Emi-woro, including Bature and his family.

Goodbye

We've been officially 'sent off'. Yesterday Church service was a combo
Thanksgiving, dancing, celebration/Myer's family send off (which Aaron
and I have decided to join for practical purposes). We were blessed with
prayers, final words and special gifts. It's pretty humbling being given
all this special attention, having fancy gowns made for you and your
family and knowing it came at a sacrifice to the gift givers. We feel
honored to be the recipients. We have a few more parties planned and
plan to enjoy every minute of our last two days.

Progress

The work continues on our 4th classroom block. The final for our primary
school.

'goodbye house'

Who says you can't have class while lying on the ground? We finished
yesterday, packed it all up, everything on the walls and tables is put
back in the library ready for whoever comes next. We divided all the
flash cards we've made this term among our class and played our final
game of 'Go Fish' alphabet style. I probably won't hear them begin the
day with 'good morning house' for a very long time but I'll sure
remember it.

Continuing the rounds

'We go America', it is tough to say goodbye to our friends. The end of a
season also brings anticipation of...'what's next'? We ask the Lord that
everyday. What's next for this place? Pray for our team as we have 6
days left in country. Pray for the transition of the school and the
friends we leave behind.

Congrats Ali

The same man who invited us to build a school in his camp, the same man
who sweeps the school every morning all on his own, the same man coming
to adult literacy classes is the same man who began building a permanent
house in his camp. Happy day!

Timber

Time for the tree to come out. We began construction on the final
classroom block for our Primary School last week.