A Beautiful Rainy Day

We awoke this morning to a light rain that had begun several hours before dawn. After morning rounds with Dr. Yaraduono, Con, Kel, and I climbed to the summit of Mt. Golo with Amos and Yakabou, the oldest son of the new administrator. It was a wet climb to the top, but the rains ceased upon our descent providing fantastic views of Liberia and the Ivory Coast. We returned wet, muddy, and exhilarated. After grabbing a quick lunch, we went into the market in N'Zerekore, where the rains resumed, turning the streets and market into a quagmire. The weather did little to deter most people who needed to shop, but certainly shortened our excursion. We returned to the clinic, and once again changed into dry clothes, and then relaxed for an hour. Dr. Yaraduono and his wife Jackie invited us for dinner, which was excellent. We had many good laughs, and enjoyed each others' company. We sit now in the guesthouse, once again listening to the rain fall on the metal roof, and are thankful for the safety, lodging, and friendships he has provided. We continue to learn firsthand what it means to be thankful with very little, and hope to return with greater appreciation for our family, home, and friends. We thank you all for your prayers and kind words. Until tomorrow...