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.

How do you live it up for a weekend in the village?

Wear traditional clothes and plait your hair of course. See Bridget all
in, celebrating with the people in every way.

see my students

How I will miss them come December 7!

We love marching

I think our kids secretly love marching. They complain 'cause it's hot
but when they are chosen to march you see the smiles come out. Who
doesn't love walking around to the beat of new band equipment? Thanks to
Aaron drum lessons are happening twice a week now and thanks to
our teachers our students are learning right from left, how to stand at
attention and how to walk confidently.

Drum lessons with Aaron

leads to impromptu marching.

Just your average cookout

We went to a Fulani wedding yesterday, the bride and groom weren't
around, which we found out after coming home is very normal- in fact
it's tradition to agree to the arrangement in the morning and then hide
away to the bush for a few days (not on a honeymoon mind you, but 'cause
they are shy?? and well it's just like that). Don't worry we still had
fun with the parents and family of the couple- plenty of no-no to drink,
cow to be cooked and party to be had. We count it a blessing to have
been invited, to walk in the midst of hundreds of Fulani from all over
Nigeria and to call them our friends.

Sunday morning sunrise

Sallah

for the old and the young.

Monkey Cage

I guess it works for kids too.

Always happy to help

Aisha x2

Dad and his new favorite girls.

today is Friday...

On our way to class this morning.

WFMC/ITEC

The crew.

Power

See how they work, work, work. Thank you WFMC and ITEC for your effort
this week.