Interlude...

I'm in the US for a few weeks, enjoying my family and the conveniences we Americans are accustomed to... I hope I'm not getting too spoiled!  I've eaten out way too many times, and had way too much "junk food" in my time here, but what I've enjoyed more than anything is the time with my family, and just relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet at my parents' place in Texas.   All has not been roses and sunshine, though.  The last couple of weeks have been a bit difficult, with my father being hospitalized. But now, after 12 days in the hospital and two surgeries, he seems to have turned a corner, and has shown a marked improvement today.  We are praising the Lord for that, and are praying for continued improvement, and a release from the hospital in a few more days...  I will be returning to Africa after his release and when he regains some strength, but I won't have a firm return date for a while... With 10 acres to care for, I will need to help Mom until Dad has regained enough strength to get back to his normal routine...  So, I'll be a "farm girl" for a bit longer than anticipated, but my missionary heart is still in Africa...

One adventure ends...

...and another begins!  Where has the time gone?  My time in Pointe Noire has come to an end, and I have returned to Texas for a short vacation before beginning a new assignment in Kinshasa, the capitol of the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

Prisca

Benedicte

Grace

Marlene

Nuptia

These five young ladies have become so dear to me over this past year...  I am so thankful that God allowed mt to be a part of their lives, even if it was for a short time!  It was hard to leave them, and so many others in Pointe Noire who God placed in my life to assist and encourage me...

Carine and me

Flora and baby Dorcas

Linda

The "Guys" - Musicians and Singers

I thank God for each of these lovely people, and so many more whose photos I didn't post... I pray God's blessings on all of them!

Now, on to Kinshasa for the next adventure with Jesus!