Well, we can tell that our assignment here is winding down. Last night Glen delivered his last lecture. Steve has shifted from conference-running to follow-up admin and the local to-do list.
Two events occupied my attention today. First was a request for a meeting by the head of a major African governmental organization. she was told of our visit by her secretary, someone who was present at our Sunday evening healing service. Two members of her family are seriously ill. She came seeking pastoral counsel and prayer, both of which we provided as best we could. This is just one of the kinds of surprise moments in trips like this. She thanked Glen and me for accepting this "special assignment."
Then we had some fun. I now had time to relax and see a little of the Banjul sights. One of the best is the seashore, a few minutes walk from the CVM house. A few of us made the journey. But would you believe what we found...riding horses for hire along the beach. Two sets of eyes lit up like fireflies in an African night. No, they weren't the eyes of the young men who were renting out the horses, though they gave us happy smiles as they made their pitch. The bright eyes came from a couple of western Canadian guys who for a moment thought they were performing in the Calgary Stampede! Steve and Glen couldn't wait to pay their money (I bet they didn't even try to barter) and ride off into the sandy horizon. Fantasy is a wonderful gift! Me? I didn't need any more opportunities for inner organ massage...the Land Rover and Steve's driving is enough.
Tomorrow is our last full day here, and it's going to be a special day. Don't miss my next blog!
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