This post contains some additional details on yesterdays work as well as today's travel into Abuja. Yesterday, while the guys were teaching Christy and Lisa went with Sister Oresoa to the "hotel" to meet with the "ladies" prostitutes. They were very receptive to Sister and thanked her for reaching out. Two of the girls are planing to come by tomorrow and learn more about Anawim. Christy and Lisa also cooked lunch for everyone (spaghetti, tomato sauce, pounded beef, and salad). It was a ton of work and we really appreciate everyone that cooks for us - we were just hoping for a taste of home.
Also yesterday, one of the young mothers gave birth to a baby boy! Wow to see God's work! This is the second time that a baby has been born at Anawim while a NATIVITY:NIGERIA team has been there. We continue to keep the young mother as well as her newborn baby boy in our prayers.
Today, the team visited a small boy that had been at staying at Anawim and who is now placed with a great family. So wonderful to see this happy ending! The team also traveled into Abuja to work with Dr. Dakum from Institute for Human Virology (IHV), who educated them on the efforts to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS and how Anawim can partner in these efforts. Dr. Dakum works closely with Dr. Blattner from the Institute for Human Virology, based at University of Maryland Medical Center.
On the way back to Gwagwalada, the van got caught in some INSANE traffic headed home from Abuja. Picture 6 lanes going 1 way and 1 lane going the other way on what is originally a road with one lane in each direction! Yikes! "We are excited at what our next days will bring we are so blessed for this opportunity to be messengers of God and let you know of his great work!!!!!!"
- Compiled from information provided by Lisa Hobbs, Anawim Team Member & Rob Devereux, Anawim Home Team Leader.
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