Well not in every sense of the title, but we are shoulder deep in the planning process for our next trip this August. In the next few weeks you can expect updates about lots of things including profiles of everyone volunteering, travel preparations, reflections, and information about how you can help.
The groups are mapped out and the plane tickets are purchased. We are officially hitting the international skies and dirt roads in August. As of right now here is now the groups look:
Jos : Faith Alive Hospital
Lauren Boyle
Pat Fowler
Paul Kowzan
Molly Laschinger
Teresa Pompa
Jason Hillis
Abuja : Anawim Home & Sisters of the Poorest of the Poor
Andrea DiGiacomo
Ed King
Alex Sidlak
Glenn Wood
Bob Barczak
The group seems excited and energetic. Somebody commented recently that right now she was a mix of "excited" and "nervous." That seems to sum up the overall mindset of the group. As we mingle and meet, the group is becoming more comfortable with itself; but the prospect of no electricity, showers, or the comforts of home looms large. Getting shots and medicine for things like typhoid, yellow fever, and malaria can be a little unnerving for anybody; but the desire to do great work and help the less fortunate of sub-Saharan Africa seems to overshadow any of these reservations.
As we have done in the past, the group will transporting medical supplies and medicine for both the Faith Alive Hospital and other organizations in Nigeria. There will be more formal information forthcoming; however, it looks as if this will be taking place during the middle of July. The items in the greatest need are basic over the counter medications and multivitamins. These are very expensive in Nigeria and can be of great help to hospitals. These can be purchased in large containers at local wholesale clubs. However we ask that all items remain factory sealed as any items which appear to have been tampered with may inhibit our ability to transport them into the country. Also, please avoid any medicine that expires before January of 2009. Specifically we are looking for multivitamins, Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, and ibuprofen. We are requesting both adult and child doses.
Stay tuned for some more great pictures, updates, musings, quips, and commentary....
1 comment:
Reading the blog, I am excited for each of you and the new friendships you will make with those you will serve in Nigeria. They will be so happy to welcome you. I commit to a daily prayer for you as you prepare for your trip until you return home. God Bless. Diane Blattner
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