Random Stuff

Sorry for the lack of posting, they have once again had some issues, but sent along some pictures and random bits of information. They only have 3 days left in The Gambia, which will include another business class like they held in Freetown and Cathy will be sharing with a group of women before they leave. Tuesday is Graduation day for all students from the August Session.

We went to the African art mall (yeah, “mall” is  a huge stretch … rustic dark little stalls with dirt floors is more accurate).  This is Sabu from whom I bought gifts for grandkids. It’s a place for handicapped people to sell their wares, and she does not have a left hand.  Below is a picture of her shop – see how dark it looks inside?  It really is that dark, maybe 4’ x 5’ max, and unless the sun is shining just right, it is difficult to see things inside. 

This is the street where the Bible school is.  All those puddles were left over from rains about 2 days before.  That is simply how the streets are here. 

 “Mango Munching Monkeys”.  See the mango trash at bottom left?  They never pick up after themselves!  We have to step over all their mango trash, and in this case, Dick had to go around through the grass due to the monkey blockade

This shows what it is like to watch TV here in The Gambia.  We rarely have time to watch, but their selections leave much to be desired.  When US was playing Olympic basketball, they were showing fencing and rhythmic something-or-other. 

So I put my stylus for my tablet next to this avocado that fell from Steven & Helen's tree this morning. It is huge, and the very best avocado I have ever had! 

Yesterday was the final day of official classes.  So this is me teaching yesterday and David sitting in front of me. 

Thoughtful gifts from one of the students, Gloria.  A shirt for Dick and “slippers” for me.
 David also received a shirt. 

There are glass shards on top of compound wall across from the school.  This is how most compounds are built with either glass or barbed wire.  I asked if it wasn’t a little difficult to know your neighbors and Steven said you just holler over the top and then go outside and meet to chat.  It appears that most everyone lives inside a high-walled compound with locked metal gates.

Please be praying for the transition and safe travel as they prepare to leave The Gambia and fly back to the States. Also be please praying for the people that they have reached and interacted with during their travels - and that God is glorified in all that they reached.