Hello from warm and sunny Niger! We have been so encouraged in our time here! I am titling this weeks blog entry as breaking in a new pair of sandals. Just before we left Chicago, we went to an REI garage sale and found some cheap sandals for me (Lornel) to wear in Niger. We found some that were super cheap, but they were a bit small. We thought they would work, and 5 weeks into our trip, the sandals are starting to feel comfortable! I really like Africa! It is such a needy place, and we have not scratched the surface of the needs, but we are making friends. Language has been an important relationship building tool. No matter what mission field God calls us to full time, we likely will have to learn 2 languages, so this is really good practice!
Trip to Torodi
This morning we are taking a long weekend trip to a town about an hour away from Niamey. It likely won't be an hour drive, as we are getting ready to board a "bush taxi" within an hour.
We are visiting a missionary family that works in literacy among the Fulani.
- Praising God for his steadfast love and faithfulness in our lives.
- Praising God for you! When I miss home and friends, I look at the refrigerator, and read the names of people who are praying for us! Many of you said, that our picture is posted on your refrigerator, so I thought it would be appropriate to put you on ours! You encourage us, and we cannot state that enough!
- Praising God for his good plan He has, and that He will show us all the unknowns!
- We are still very healthy
Scott's Dictionary project progressing, he is having alittle pain in his finger due to use of it on the project.
We love you all!
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Hey guys! We are so excited for you guys to be in Niger. I know that the Lord has big plans for you guys. Know that we all miss you back here and are praying for you. Thanks for the updates and your pictures are so wonderful!! Lots of Love, Mark, Sarah, Julia & Hope (who want to know when you are coming back with your flip-flops & hat!!)
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