The last week of field service was quite productive. We got a lot accomplished despite it being rainy season here in Sierra Leone.
We continued our teaching in Yams Farm on basic hygeine. The construction of the latrine was coming along quite wonderfully. Toni our Dentist and her lovely assistant Annika continued on with the extractions and dental work.
On Tuesday a large group from my Gateway team headed over to Kissy Eye Clinic to do some prep work for painting. Kissy Eye Clinic is where Mercy Ships does the majority of the Eye screenings to mainly to see who they can help & schedule for surgeries for cataracts etc. so to sum it up...
we sanded.
we painted.
we conquered.
Thursday was our last day in Yam's Farm & Pastor Mark and the community wanted to have a Farewell celebration for us & for the completion of the latrine.
they wrote and sang a farewell song to us..
my buddy moses...such a leader. wise beyond his 10 years of living
It was sad to say goodbye but thankfully they aren't to far away from us here on the ship : ] I was overwhelmed once again by their generosity...they ended up getting each and everyone of me and my fellow team members beautiful African Attire. Dresses for the ladies & suave dress shirts for the gentlemen. This experience was so humbling. Twas so amazing to see those who have so little (materialistic and moneywise) want to give so much.
THE COMPLETED LATRINE!!!!!
here's a few extra pictures from my time in Yam's Farm....
