Many people pass this way!

Rainwater collection

Water Purification for drinking and staying well

Yesterday was an interesting day!  Running a mission hospital takes the skills of many people.  Obviously the  physicians, nurses, physical therapists, etc are key but there are also the people who come to construct and maintain the physical plant.  There are three men here now who are from North Carolina and are working to repair and update the waste water system.  When you think of it, this is certainly a key to running the whole place!  There is another couple who have been coming for 10 years and go out into the villages to partner with the village and build wells.  They run their non profit from Virginia but come yearly to check on things and establish new contacts. They are so faithful and committed.

At lunch in the hospital restaurant,  Marv and I met a young woman who is in the Peace Corps.  She lives in a village somewhat near here. She walked for an hour and then took a mattu (taxi of sorts) the rest of the way. She was here to network with the water people and also to spread the word about an event  she is sponsoring on International Women's Day to promote womens education.   She has enlisted the support of the chief and plans talks on HIV/AIDS, family planning, sanitation, starting a business, savings and loans!  Now that is your tax dollar at work through a very courageous, thoughtful young American.

Next time let me tell you about an interesting man we met who is from Mt. Pleasant SC!  It is a small world  believe me and a mission station is a microcosm of the world.  It takes all kinds of talents and gifts to make it run fairly smoothly.  Thank you Lord for all of these people.

The twins are doing well, but alot has changed. I will fill you in on that as well.
love to you all,
Mom and Dad,
Micki and Marv