This past weekend we took our dog, Jolie, to the Ivory Coast border to meet friends that she will stay with during our time in the states. It has been harder than I thought it would be without her around. I have really become attached to her! We got her four months after arriving on the field. She was a great joy in times of homesickness and loneliness. We have said so many goodbyes in our first three years on the field and the dog wasn't any easier. We look forward to being reunited with her on our return to the field, but now we are getting excited for our time home!
The last few weeks have been packed with working on powerpoint, the many different types of presentations and the many other things needed to be done before stateside. We have almost got our list marked off and can't wait to load that airplane!
Prayer Requests:
*That we will finish well. We have people that we need to go see before we depart. We hope to be able to say proper goodbyes. We want to continue our work here until we leave and not just sit around and wait for that day!
*Our crate is in the port and God-willing will be delivered this week. Pray that we will receive it in time to get things out that we need to take to the states with us.
*Health. I (Teresa) have been sick the past five days. I now have some medicine, pray for a speedy recovery. Pray that we will all stay healthy for our trip.
*Safe travels. As many of you know, we are not big fans of flying, but it is the fastest way to travel from Africa to America! :) We are becoming more comfortable since we have now done it a few times. We now can fly straight from Accra to Atlanta! Yay, no more 30 hour trips...it is now only 10 hours! Pray for safe travels and that we might get some rest on the flight.
Blessings,
Teresa
