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Oh, what fun!\u00a0 We had a super 2 days with the Shinars, and I can tell you honestly that though we miss them at Gamboula, it was wondrous to see them shine in this new place of ministry.\u00a0\u00a0 Josh was a delight with his enthusiasm over the great new system of internet he had installed for the whole station.\u00a0\u00a0 They have had some disappointments lately with believers, and Josh has taken some major responsibilities on just for the interim.<\/p>\n

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Charlie was fun, not just because she is the cutest little curly top, but she is a trip to have a conversation with.\u00a0 \u00a0She sure latched on to Grandpa Roy \u2013 they were coloring partners.<\/p>\n

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We had a tour of the very nicely kept hospital, and Lori has many new friends there, including Dr. Smith, one of the most humble and gentle men I\u2019ve had the pleasure of meeting.\u00a0 Lori does home visits to Fulani, and we were privileged to go with her to the home of one of the cutest little old men you\u2019d ever hope to see.\u00a0 He was hit by a motorcycle 8 months ago, resulting in 2 broken legs and a broken arm.\u00a0 When we asked if he\u2019d mind us taking pictures, he turned to me and asked me if I had any teeth for him!\u00a0 Oh my goodness what a kick!\u00a0 His 4 front top teeth are missing, and he\u2019s always asking Lori if she has teeth for him!\u00a0 Well, when he found out I didn\u2019t just happen to have dentures in my pocket, he proceeded to pull out a mirror to make sure his hat was sitting exactly right on his head.\u00a0\u00a0 After 3 or maybe 4 adjustments, he was satisfied and let John take his photo (which for some reason disappeared from the camera).\u00a0 He was SO serious, no smiles for the camera \u2013 partially because of his missing teeth, I suppose.<\/p>\n

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He sure was smiley as we talked to him.\u00a0 He was at the point in his rehab that it was time for him to stand up for the first time in 8 months, so Lori and I helped him up.\u00a0 He did have to be convinced beforehand that his legs wouldn\u2019t just break again under his weight.\u00a0 (What weight?!?!\u2014he probably weighs 90 lbs dripping wet!)\u00a0 Though Lori was chatting with him in fulfulde the whole time, at one point he turned to me and said over and over again as if she wouldn\u2019t understand, \u201cyou tell Charlie\u2019s mama thank you, thank you\u201d. \u00a0\u00a0Lori\u2019s eyes teared up, mine too, and she quickly changed the subject, but that was AWESOME.\u00a0 What love and friendship has grown there!\u00a0 Lori always takes along one of the Fulani guy believers, so that the door she opens by showering love and care can be followed up on with deep talk, heart sharing, and prayer.<\/p>\n

We were thrilled to worship with Fulani Jesus followers and to meet the Shinars’ friends, including some orphan boys who are lovingly being cared for believers on the station.<\/p>\n

\"blog<\/a>Our travels on the long road north were punctuated by beautiful scenery, very unlike what we are used to in CAR. \u00a0God is good, all the time!<\/p>\n

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