Out country.

For me, this non-camping type of gal, living in DD was pretty rustic.  But that was nothing compared to our couple of days out in a village.

Honestly, this was not something I was looking forward to doing.  But one of our teammates knew it would be good for us as a family to see our pg in their very country/nomadic living.  It also provided us opportunity to take part of what is the Camel Project.  Our teammates are in the process of doing 100 interviews with camel herders in hoping to see how vets can help provide better meds.  At the same time, the project allows for relationships and the greatest medicine to be shared.

It was a good experience.  The kids absolutely loved it.  And me, well, if it weren't for my kind and loving husband I think I would have had a breakdown.  But I didn't, I lived to tell, and I am richer because of it.

THE VILLAGE

This is the road, yes, the road that we took off of the main road to get to the village.

We hiked up a small hill.  This is a view of the village.

They have settled here because they are able to grow corn.

This is a kitchen.

Group of homes called aqals.  The stone circular in the middle was our bathroom.

A side of the aqal. 

Close up of an aqal.  Sticks and mud are the frame.  An aqal can be packed up and put on a camel in one day if needed.

 THE SCHOOL

Kindergarten and Grade1 "building"

Grade 2-4 are housed in the new building.

And this even newer building will house grade 5-8 this next year.

The kids had quite a following.

Sofia led them into class, sat them down and began to teach.  She loved it!

CAMEL INTERVIEWS

Camel boys/shepherds begin very young.

Yet, they are very knowledgeable.  They know their camels.

These interviews are providing research for partner vets. We learned quite a bit about camels and their diseases through these interviews.

 PEOPLE

Kevin helping to grind the corn.

Sof and Selah giving it a go.  They needed some muscle help.

The girls petting the baby goat.  The goat provides milk and eventually dinner.

The face of a child representing hope.  

"ZEE" has something special about her.  She is 16 years old and helps the mamas take care of their babies while they do chores.  My heart is heavy for her.

New friends.

Bringing her camel home before dark.

Boys will be boys wherever you go.  These group of boys kept me laughing with their mischievous ways.

A young boy taking care of his evening chore of putting the donkeys in the pen then closing the "gate" of a thorn bush.

The girls coloring with some of the kids.

Every morning these young girls take the yellow containers to the well and fill them with water.  The well is about a 2 mile walk each way.

No doubt a village like this is one of the safest places for children.  Such a wonderful feeling of freedom Isaiah enjoyed as he ran around, explored, and played with new friends.

I am usually taking pictures so I was surprised to find this one of me.  My husband must have taken it while we were hiking up the hill.

Lord, we pray for this pg.  We pray for this village.  We pray that every tongue, every people and every nation will give glory to you!!!