Return to Abuja

(We tried to post this a few days ago, but our internet cut out before we could get it up. Sorry for the delay.)
Yesterday was our last day in Jos working at Faith Alive. They asked us to share at the devotion in the morning, so we each gave a little nugget about trust and sang a song with the patients. The people were really responsive to our talk, by the obvious round of applause and intense Q and A/ comments session that followed. One woman even told us that even though we were "oyboe's" (white), she still considered us her grandchildren. This comment had the entire room reeling with laughter. Later in the afternoon, we continnued our trek to Abuja, and arrived after an adventure through the Nigerian Bush. As it turned out, our driver was not sure about the location of the Poorest of the Poor House, and insisted on asking for directions only after 45 minutes of being lost. Eventually, a motorcycle motorcade lead us closer to the neighborhood we were looking for, and after recognizing Sister Orasoa's car, we arrived. Upon our arrival, we moved our bags into the compound and took a tour of the grounds with Sister. After that followed a dinner with Sister and a great welcoming from all of the children who stay at the Anawim Home. They sang and danced and we did a little musical number for them as well. Jason and Kristin pretty much carried the tune of "Lean on Me." After that came a few hours of rare electricity, showers, and bed as an early wakeup was in store. 4am came soon and the next day began. After praying with the Sisters of the Poorest of the Poor, we traveled into Abuja for Mass with them. After that came breakfast around 9am. Kristin traveled to visit the prostitutes in their homes and all of us then went to visit with the street boys of Abuja. We stopped at various homes, met and talked with the boys, and gave them clothing and food. This journey took us to remote areas of Jos to visit with these boys in their homes. The week in Abuja will certainly be different than our time in Jos in many ways. However, it appears that it will be just as fruitful.