Hello friends and family at home!
Today was the first day of our
first full work week. We separated into
our different projects groups Kate, Jared, Seth, John and I headed down to the
Center for the Advancement of the Handicapped. Kate continued her accounting
work with Dale at the center and John, Seth, and Jared started to modify Yembabou’s
trike. Soon after we arrived at the center I headed out into the bush with one
of the therapist on the back of his moto. As we traveled farther and farther
away from the center I saw a new side of Burkina. All the families we visited were so excited
to see the therapist and see him work with their children. We saw five
different children: two children with cerebral palsy, two that were epileptic and
a blind child preparing to go to school at the center. I loved interacting with
the children and seeing their faces light up. I also realized how many roles
the therapist takes on when their out in the field as an educator and a
therapist.
Tony, Lindsey, and Zach started to
drill a well on site. Lindsey had a very unique job in the well drilling
process but, you’ll have to ask her for more details. Darin tested soil quality
in different locations. Later on we had dinner with Betty, who is a woman who committed
most of her life to working with the Fulani people. It was wonderful to hear Betty’s
story to hear how God worked through her life and brought her to Mahadaga.
After dinner as a team we discussed Richard Stearns book, “The Hole in our
Gospel.”
Thank you for all your continued prayers and support!
Cortney
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