Hey everyone!
We’re back in Conakry to get the container. This time we will be bringing it home! We’re tired of waiting, so we met with some people today and worked out the details on the final price. The people were friendly and helpful. We’re glad that it’s going to be over with. We kept telling the kids all the great things we have in the container, so the wait is hard on everyone. (It makes them pray harder knowing a lot of the stuff is for them!) Praise God for this answered prayer!
Carol had a bout with malaria these past couple of weeks. Her symptoms were so low (probably due to the doxycyclin) that we did not think she had malaria. The body aches and fatigue didn’t go away for almost a week though, so we tested her and it came back positive. She took a three-day treatment and on the third day was back at school again. She’s well rested and fully recovered now. I got to teach all 35 kids for a couple of days and poor Carol, who was already sick enough, had to eat my cooking. We made it through though and we’ll be more prepared next time if she has similar symptoms.
TMICA had a guest stop by from the US Embassy last weekend. He came with a large entourage and toured the school. Most of Sambouya also came out and they put on a traditional Malinke dance and song that was quite entertaining. He couldn’t stay long, but we had a nice visit with him. We’re looking forward to whoever comes next in our stream of visitors this year.
Carol and I are starting to make some friends in Sambouya and our Malinka is starting to improve. It’s very exciting to start understanding what people are saying to us! My favorite reaction though, is when I speak Malinka to someone in the city and they just become dumbfounded. Tobabos (white people) are supposed to speak French, so they often call their friends over just to show us off. We would love continued prayer, as would our fellow missionaries, for language development. We really enjoy spending time in the village, but sometimes find it hard to make time after a long and busy day. It’s difficult to see funerals in the villages, know that these people are lost and dying and not be able to really share with them.
Thanksgiving was very good here. Fried chicken again this year, mashed potatoes, salad, curry and a few other things too. We ate, we enjoyed and we played Rummikub. Plus, I won twice which meant I didn’t have to do the dishes! We got to speak to our families briefly, but not long enough. For those we didn’t get a chance to talk to; we love you and miss you and remember you in our prayers often. We hope you all had a wonderful and thankful holiday!
This will also probably be the last emails we get to send until after the new year, we wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a great start to the new year! We truly do not miss the gifts, traditions or food (maybe the food just a little bit) this time of year. We really just miss each of you. So come visit Guinea for Christmas and make our holidays great! Just kidding. Though you are welcome to visit anytime. The King was born, and we work on the task to hasten His return. Thank you for supporting and helping us to finish the work.
Lots of love from Guinea,
Shannon and Carol
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