To Maradi and Back

Trip to Maradi
We are thankful for a good trip to Maradi. We got to SIM's Leprosy clinic in Danja. Leprosy is a disease that requires treatment over an extended period of time. The patients seemed very happy to see and greet us. Another highlight to our time in Maradi was seeing SIM's MIDP (Maradi Integrated Development Project). This project is multifaceted, including teaching people how to better farm the land, research as to what are the best methods of Farming in the Sahel, public health, and how to cook with some of the new ingredients produced by the new farming methods.
Another purpose for our trip to Maradi was to participate in SIM's orientation. It was neat to learn more about the culture here and learn about SIM's vision for Niger.
We saw rain for the first time here in Niger on Friday night. A nice thunderstorm came through Maradi. We went outside and got drenched. It was a lot of fun. We arrived back at 8:30 PM on Saturday night.
Easter in Africa
We went to an English Sunrise Service with a small breakfast afterward. We worshiped in a Zarma speaking church in the area and were invited to the home of another missionary family for lunch. It was a good day celebrating the Resurrection.

Prayer Requests:

• Safety as we travel home (we leave at 11:50 PM on Tuesday [April 10] and arrive at 4:10 PM Wednesday in Charlotte NC)
• A good re-entry into American culture and time zones

Praises:

• Safe travels to Maradi and back (we went via van with other SIM people, and Returned in a 70 passenger Bus. It was an 11 hour trip each way)
• For the hope of the Resurrection
  

PS We will plan to post an update later this week upon our arrival in Charlotte.