It's A Great Day to Praise the Lord!

Vaccinations - finished. And Davina did great! No real drama at the clinic, and her medical report for the visa is complete! We were dreading the appointment today, and just praise God for giving Davina the peace to get her final shot.

Almost smiling at the compound, and representing in the PW gear!

After the clinic, our plan was to bring Davina home for a nap, but since she was doing so well, we went on to Kintambo compound so I could see it, and so hopefully we could find the seamstress. We were able to see much of the work our teams have done over the years, and so many of he people I have heard so much about. The children there were so wonderful. There were several that I specifically wanted to see. Of course, the twins Charity & Justice. They are beautiful girls, very happy, and they would seem to be doing well in their current environment. They are quick to smile, and to talk. We saw Hope and Exaces (looks like a mini Tiki Barber) who I have heard so much about. Their parents are very kind. Christian, who I was also wanting to meet is living with them now. He is a precious boy, his english is so good. I can see why so many of our PW family love the children here!

We left the compound in time to get to Michael's appt with the Ambassador. Davina's passport was prepared about 5 minutes prior! And, we did not have to pay any special fees, thanks to our embassy! While Michael & Francis went inside to see the ambassador, Davina and I waited in the truck. There were several armed police around, cops walking with rifles ready is a little different! I heard sirens, and everyone stopped to look - it was the President. Apparently on weekends he likes to get out and drive himself. There were two police pickups before and after him, guns poised. I did not see the man, just a sweet black Mercedes with heavily tinted windows. Anyway, a bit of excitement in the car.

Now we are home, trying to get Davina to take a nap. Washed some clothes in a bucket, that was a new experience. Francis is out buying hair for Davina, turns out all the hair you see is extensions, and she has a very short afro. We are going to have the extensions re-done tomorrow, hopefully the moondeli's can learn how all this works.

With the passport in hand, and the medical behind us, we should be in the home stretch, just need to go to the embassy on Monday and get the precious immigration visa! All is well here in Congo. We miss you and look forward to seeing you soon!

Nate, have a great time at the game, and at Aunt Cathy's. Not too much snacks, and no pudding head. We love you and will see you Thursday!

Love, Joanna, Michael & Davina