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The rule for the trampoline is 3 people at a time.
Sometimes, it's hard to remember!
Our kids are having a blast with all the friends around.

We saw pelicans, crocodiles, hippos, monkeys and baboons while visiting a town about 2 1/2 hours from Soddo

An impressively large bee on the laundry that was drying in the sun.

Local high school students in an English class.
I've been going to help them have conversation practice.

There was a VIP in town- the reason we didn't have internet for 6 days. One day while Ian and I were out walking, we had to stop and wait because the street was blocked by men with guns like this. There were armed guards all around. This picture in front of the hospital compound was the best picture I could take discreetly. For some reason military men with guns don't like having their picture taken.

We are surrounded by beautiful scenery- mountains in the distance,  beautiful skies.

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Nov 2- Lunch with friends on Stephen's birthday

Nov 3- Waiting at the Brazzaville airport

Nov 4- The streets of Addis Ababa

Nov 5- This picture shows the juxtaposition between poverty and wealth in Addis Ababa

Nov 6- The kids are enjoying some food & drinks in one of the small cafes

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We had a special time of prayer for Millie Deleon on her last Sunday with us.
She's pictured here with Sarah Speer and Dr. Kiong Liao.

A typical mud house in town

Look carefully!  This man is reading the Koran while watching his shop.
I didn't want to make the picture-taking too obvious.

Isabelle is looking for fungi for Biology class.
The kids were able to find plenty in our yard.

I'm giving Chantal sewing lessons.

Building a corridor from the tent to the trash pit

The tent set up for training.
It will serve as the holding and screening area for potential Ebola cases.

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A sunset captured by Isabelle

A team from Mercy Ships came to work on repairing equipment.

Guess who woke the kids up at 4:30AM to see the bat he killed.
He meowed outside their bedroom windows until
Ian & Isabelle got up to look. #lifeasaTCK

Jungle fruit

Walking home from the market.
Another beautiful day.

Saturday the nurses had another class to learn
how to properly use the PPE from Samaritan's Purse.

Another Nurses Review for their CME classes
planned by Millie Deleon and Lauren Lunsford.

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We were happy to see Dr. Kiong and Christina back with us.
They were able to eat with us after they arrived and fill us in on all their time in Brazzaville.

The cutest patient!

A mushroom in our back yard.

Stephen with one of his patients.

A group of people leaving after visiting someone in the hospital.

A market street corner on a busy day.

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A storm rolling in

Another nursing class: the nurses love having the opportunity to learn.
They are not paid for their time, but stay after work to attend the class.

Setting up the tent

Another bike ride- blue skies with fluffy white clouds.
This is one of the houses and gardens that we pass on our bike rides north of Impfondo.

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Mama Sarah with one of her friends
On his last Sunday with us before moving to another town,
he shared some songs in the worship service.

Another lovely day here in the rainforest.
Our hospital is in a beautiful area.

Some pre-election publicity

Some of the nurses at one of Stephen's afternoon classes

Too much for just one photo:
 Millie and I went fabric shopping, wading through puddles and mud at some points! We saw quite a few people we knew, including Dr. Cyriaque (top left). I bought beans for lunch tomorrow, but resisted the salted fish. Millie & I both bought fabric. We found some school supplies for local families in need. And the find of the day- 2.25 liters of Mountain Dew. I think that makes history in Impfondo!

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Stephen preached this Sunday. Before he started the sermon, he gave a public health announcement. The best way to avoid Ebola is to wash your hands, don't touch dead bodies, etc. He also told people that a false rumor is going around that eating raw sheep meat along with some instant coffee and milk will keep you from catching Ebola.  Don't try it!
 I bet this is different than what you heard in your church service!

Dried beans and vegetables for sale at the market.
With the border closed between the two Congos, it is more difficult to find meat.
Good thing we like beans and rice!

It takes a village to make frappachino for Stephen!
The five of us managed to do it together!

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This lady wanted to thank God for the medical care her friend was able to receive. She was uncomfortable speaking in French or Lingala, so she gave her testimony in Munakatuba. It was then translated into French. When she finished she sang a song thanking God.

Men in town unloading large bags of cement for construction.

Bread delivery from a motorcycle

In addition to Stephen's medical or mission duties, he has another.
Biology teacher!

There has been lots of grass cutting going on around the hospital compound: big tractor, push mower, and machetes. Things are looking good.

Water levels are rising with all of the rain

On a supply run for the pharmacy