Cameroon,

Hey y'll,

Hope you are not yet bored of reading my tales that at least I find amusing! *grins* This was exhausting but invigorating week. I did some of my first consultations at the HIV/AIDS pregnancy as well as keep busy with many Dr. rounds. The patients believe me to be a doctor, so even if the doctor is busy, they seem to believe a touch from me brings healing. Though I might not understand what is wrong medically, I am so excited I can be relief in such a small way, and I have made great friends with the nurses. On Wed. I went to the New Hope Village and today I helped the chaplain do a worship service at the Hope Village. Both are places for leprosy patients after they have been released from the hospital. They may have deformed fingers and toes but their is nothing wrong with their hearts. One women took me to her house and said when she has some money, she will teach me to cook Cameroonian style! So tender!
I also had a sudden surprise as one of the missionary families went to see their daughters at bordering school. They asked me to dog sit for them and to make myself at home complete with using their pantry. It is like a little piece of heaven. From having milk, cheese, toaster, microwave, ice cream, chocolate, and so much more. Cameroonians have been inviting me out as well as they know the hostel is closed for meals on the weekend. Last night after a yummy dinner of fufu and jamajama were the mother Eunis took my fishtail back from me (that her husband had given me) as she knew from before that I don't care for fish. I wasn't trying to be rude but I was relieved. After supper we looked at my Israel pictures they had been asking to see. Olivia kept commenting on how she thought the places in the Bible were just stories and how seeing these places was just confirming her faith for her. Another boy Nelson took me to a waterfall were I couldn't swim but at least got soaked. He touched my heart when he asked to hear another bible story from me soon! God is grand and blessing me to pieces! One prayer request I have is that Cal Hoen, our new field director is at the hospital with great back pain. Please be in prayer for him. Most of the missionaries were gone for the weekend, but they always have a Cameroonian friend staying with him. Pretty special as they see him as family! Air kisses from Africa!!