Airport in France and a brief update

Poor Caleb! He was so exhausted during (and after) all of our traveling.
As we approach the end of our first week in Impfondo, we are all beginning to become accustomed to life here.
Everyone is adjusting well. We haven't done much this week except unpack and try to learn how to function in daily life here.
This morning Stephen and I had a chance to visit a leprosy group home- not sure exactly what it is called. Stephen was able to do a quick physical exam on the people who had problems and prescribe some treatment or medicine. Of course, he was supervised by a missionary nurse!
I am beginning to learn how to shop for food and cook here. It is quite a challenge for me. The kids were happy with the "Super Easy Biscuits" we had tonight, and I was happy with the "super easy" part of the recipe.
This weekend will be more of the same, and then Stephen starts to work on Monday.
Keep this hospital and this area in your prayers. Refugees from the fighting in the DRC have been trickling in over the last few weeks.

Bicycles and Bats

Our main mode of transportation here is going to be bicycles. Fortunately, they had some ready for us. The kids have really enjoyed theirs so far!

The Blue House- La Maison Bleue

This is our house in Impfondo. We spent one week in Brazzaville, then came to Impfondo and have been busy getting settled into our house. Everyone is doing well and getting adjusted to life in Africa-- lots of new experiences.
Our house is on the hospital compound. This is the front of the house, which faces away from the hospital. We actually use the back (kitchen) door for coming and going, and we also have one door on the side. All of the doors and windows have security screens on them.
Later, I will post pictures of the inside of our house and the yard.

Kathleen- Day 2

Kathleen

We were able to spend a couple of days in Colorado. We visited Kathleen yesterday evening, and we are going back to see her again this evening. She seems to be doing very well. She is in Kindergarten this year, and she enjoys her class and her teacher. We were glad to be able to see her today.

Hidden Lake

We took a day off school (Sept 21) and went hiking. We drove on the Going to the Sun Road to Logan's Pass and hiked to the Hidden Lake overlook. There was snow on the ground, but the day was not too chilly. We had a beautiful hike.

Jamie

A highlight of our last week in Montana was getting together with Jamie. She is doing great! She is still with the same family, and they are taking very good care of her.