Hello friends!
We have made it safely to Nigeria where we spent the first night in a hotel in Abuja. We then took an 8 hour bus ride to the town where we set up our clinic, Jalingo (in Taraba State). This past week has been long, tiring, and adventurous. We have really connected as an American team, but we have also joined about 30 Nigerians serving with us on this trip. It has been wonderful to work together as a team and get to know the culture.
Andrew and I have already done things beyond what we thought we would do! Since Tuesday, Andrew has been assisting with surgeries in the OR (operating room). I have been a lot of different places. I have helped to sort pills in the pharmacy, hand out and fit people for glasses, helped in the OR, and stood in on a few eye surgeries. So Crazy!!!
We have both been able to pray with individuals from Nigeria and talk with them about their faith. The Nigerian people are very welcoming and glad that we are here. This may be the only communication until we return, but many thanks for all the prayers and please continue to pray for the great work the Lord is doing over here! God has definitely been at work on this trip and we can't wait to tell you more when we have time and the means to write.
Love,
Andrew and Laura
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Hey Laura and Andrew! We have been thinking of you and your time in Africa. It sounds like it has been a time filled w/ new adventures and unexpected work. Laura, I am so glad to hear that you have been able to help out in the OR and w/ eye surgery... wow! Be sure ot update us when you get home!!!
Angie & Caleb
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