Nearing the End.......... :(

Once again thank you so much to everyone for all of your prayers and encouraging emails and comments, I am so thankful for them! You have no idea how blessed I have felt to know that you are all praying for us, and that you take the time (even if you dont know us very well) to write a quick email to let us know you are thinking about us. What a testament to the love of Christ you have been, I feel very loved.

I just wanted to let all of you know that we will have to be leaving the country earlier than expected, as soon as this weekend. :/ Because of the instability of the country, recommendation of the US Embassy, issues with our visas, and the safety of traveling, Jeremiah and I will have to leave Cameroon this weekend/early next week. The Snells will stay for a couple of weeks more, as Dr Snell is filling in for the attending surgeon at the hospital who isnt returning until then. I am heartbroken to have to leave, but I am trying to remind myself that there is a reason for everything, and the Lord has a purpose for all of these things happening. It is out of our control, which is probably a good thing, because I know neither Jeremiah or I would leave if there were any way possible to stay. We are both so thankful for the time we have had here, we both remind each other that the best way to leave a trip like this is wishing you didnt have to. That is a sign of a great trip. Plus it only makes us want to come back even more someday. This has been the most amazing experience I have ever had, and I am just very thankful to have been a part of something like this. I am excited to see everyone again when I get back, but I have never wanted to be somewhere more than where I am at right now. I have never been more content or fulfilled or purposeful or peaceful, even in the midst of all of this around us.

Please continue to pray for the people of Cameroon in all of this.

Love you all, Ill keep you updated on our last days here.