Rick's lecture went well on Thursday and there were many questions from the residents. He actually did not speak on blood banking but on a few of the new tests that are now available at Evangel, primarily thyroid testing. This test is very valuable to many missionaries and Nigerians here and formerly not available.

Last night Jacob had friends over for the night and now they are off with Rick and their dad to play a round of golf. MIND YOU, this is not like golf in America. The course here is mostly sand and there are the occasional hoof tracks and cow pies left from wandering Fulani herds. But it will be a fun morning for them and Rick was excited to get a club in his hand again and work on his swing.

I am meeting with a local travel agent this morning still trying to finalize travel to Ghana for a group of our missionaries who are to leave tomorrow. Nothing here it seems is done quickly! Our conference speaker challenged us a few weeks ago on how God often does things through us the long - difficult - painful way and I am feeling that as I plan this trip. But God is in control and He is teaching me things as I do this ministry. Please pray that this conference will be a blessing and encouragement to our missionaries who attend and that their travel will be smooth and safe.