Where are we going again?

Hey everyone!  This is my first official contribution to the blog, and I feel a little bit of pressure to make it good.  I thought I'd start off with some logistics.  "Blah, eww, gross, logistics." Don't fret, not boring logistics.  Fun logistics!

I thought I'd show everyone some pictures of WHERE we're going.  If you're like most Americans, you might be able to pick Nigeria out on a map.  If you can't, don't be embarrassed, because I'm here to show you!  We can call this post: Good times with Geography!

Here is Nigeria:

And here are the cities we're going to: Lagos: the port city (and the most populous city of Nigeria, around 8 mil during the last census of 2006), Kaduna (a large trade center due to lots of intersecting transportation), and Ondo (a smaller city known for Cocoa manufacturing)

If no rebellions or dangerous activities are occurring in these cities, we'll be in all of them at some point during our trip.  Dr. Quartemont seems pretty wise in the ways of Nigeria, which is wonderful considering I know only what a few people have told me. 

Things we DO know: 

There are a heap ton of people in Lagos:  

There are a lot of people in need of physical help: 

There are a lot of people in need of spiritual help: 

And I know we are called by God to serve those in need, both at home and abroad.  Christ was a wonderful example of this while on Earth, now it's our turn to share the love of Christ with others.  

Be in prayer for us as we prepare to leave and while we're there.  Pray for sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, courage to share His love with others, and safety for everyone: the doctors, students, and the patients.  

With great love, 

Kait.