We have lots of mixed feelings about leaving this place. We have met so many wonderful servants of God and have been blessed by their genuine hearts of compassion and their desire to reach the Gabonise for Christ. Visiting the villages on Sunday's and worshipping God together makes this world seem not so big. Bongolo is a beautiful place and so are the people who live here.
On the other hand, Bongolo is far from home. We are missing home! Missing our families! Vicky is missing McDonalds french fries. Elvin would like a hamburger at Burger King! John wants a large glass of fresh milk. Gerald would like for Marilyn to make him breakfast! We all would like milkshakes and a pizza! All I want is to be cold enough to wear a sweater and socks!
the journey home
starts Friday morning, we will be leaving around 8am (that's 11 pm pacific time, Thursday). We will travel the rough road to Mouila and then fly back to Libreville.
a couple of prayer requests- That we wouldn't get sick on the road
- Rusty is struggling with some back pain and that he would be able to make the trip pain free. This is a big one, since the road is so rough.
enjoy the pictures!
The guys cooling off before dinner.
Mark and John with several of the workers. Notice the hats!
This the african way to pour cement. We were impressed!
The quad-plex as we will leave it for the next crew.
Mandji Village CMA Church.
"Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the Glory,
because of your love and faithfulness." Psalm 115:1
6 comments:
We all miss you too!! And McDonalds isn't all that great guys.... we're sick of eating out from our kitchen remodel and this weekend at DYC is the fast food extravaganza.... bleh. Looking forward to having you all home and safe :)
Looking forward to seeing you all once more - seems like you've been gone forever! Susie - you'll have your socks and sweater on soon enough:) Can hardly wait to hear all about your experiences...
That was me signing anonymous:)
Oops...I published this a few minutes ago on the previous blog so you might not look at that. So now I'm re-posting it on the "getting ready..." blog where I meant to post the first time :).....
Hi you guys! Just wanted to say we have been praying for you and will continue to pray for you as you head home, especially for tummies as you ride the bouncy roads, Rusty's back (ouch) and that you all have your dreams come true (of socks, Burger King—or was it MacDonalds?.... a yeah for Burger King!) when you arrive home. We have so appreciated your blog and pictures these last few weeks. Sorry we haven't written by blog but, like Mary Johnson, we've never blogged before. We decided to take the plunge, however, and set up an account so we could write you. John D, we're ready to have our good neighbor back home. And not just because our driveway needs your snow removal services :) Love you and appreciate you all. You are such a blessing to all, Vicki and Bob
It will be nice to have you home and share with us your journey. We will be praying for a safe and comfortable trip for all of you. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made to be a light of God to others. See you soon
Nana
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL OF YOU
MAY JESUS BLESS YOU MORE THAN YOU CAN ASK OR IMAGINE. PRAYING FOR SAFETY AND PROTECTIONS AS YOU TRAVEL MANY MILES HOME.........
WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR STORIES....
LOVE & HUGS
G&C CONE
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