Mom and Em's Visit

It's true! My mom and sister came all the way out to Niger for a visit! They were only in country for about two weeks, but I was able to ride the bus to Niamey and surprise them at the airport when they came.

They really enjoyed their time and it was so good to see them. Mom had worked for SIM as a short-termer 30 years ago in Niamey, Niger, and had not been back until now! We were in Niamey for a few days and then made our way out east, stopping to visit some other missionary friends at Galmi Hospital before reaching Maradi.

It was fun for them to see what life is like here and also to be able to help out in the hospital at CSL Danja. I'm so glad they came and I think they had fun too...

One happy family (except for Dad who had to stay in CA)

The bus ride...

Yes, Mom, we are in Niger!
(Actually this is a craft center for family members of patients to make things to sell)

Sister and brother...happy to see each other!

On their last day here in Danja, we were able to be there for the birth of a new baby! Severine is the nurse who delivered the baby, and Emily was there to help too! (She's a nurse, ya know...)

Hausa Word of the Day:

majinya - nurse