Dr Lyn Westman - Mercy Ships!

We are thrilled with plans for a kid's camp in August provided by Mercy Ships to benefit 30 orphans. Dr Lyn and assistant Jane were introduced to "Auntie Margaret," who has 26 orphans in her home, and to "Mama Inna," who with the help of a full staff cares for 70 orphans. Fifteen children from each location will be in for a wonderful week! THANK YOU MERCY SHIPS FOR YOUR MINISTRY ON AND OFF THE BOAT!!!

Bundu Secret Society

For two weeks women have been arriving at the house just across the road. There has been a flurry of activity! At least two all night celebrations have taken place with near continuous drums throughout the night and well into the morning. Last evening seems to have been a culmination of events with an initiation ceremony followed by a dance. I won't say anymore here, but you can search online for information about the practices of the Bundu. Just type in "Bundu Secret Society, Sierra Leone."

Flowers & Veggie Gardens!

I just love the vegetable gardens along river beds. So lush even in the driest season.

Baptisms in the river!

Chad and Robyn's home is just across the river from ours. We can see each others roofs. On Sunday afternoon after our Easter meal we heard singing. We walked out on the veranda to find that a church down the road was baptizing in the river.

Easter Eggs!

Annabelle, Dwight and Owen had a great time hunting Easter eggs! Of course, Chuck got in on the action!

Easter Dinner With Friends!

We were invited to Easter Dinner with missionary family, Chad, Robyn and their 3 children. John and Chuck were there as well, plus new friends Elmer, Jo Ann and CoCo. Chad and John fixed chicken and duck...each grilled AND baked! Jo Ann made 2 delicious deserts!

Amazing flowers!

Something is always blooming here! When one thing stops, two others take its place. There actually seems to be more plants and trees in bloom now during the hottest and driest season that when we were still getting rain. Amazing!