Jake headed out to the East yesterday with Elias (another BFL staff member). It's been the first big test for our new truck as it's rainy season. Jake called tonight and said the roads are super muddy (he sounded kinda happy :) and the truck handled them great and rides so smooth out there. They're going out there to finish all the work on the school. It'll be so great to see it finished. He'll also be checking up on the clinic to see how work is going on that. Before Jake left I got to go through a bunch of clothes that teams had left here and send them with him. When we were out there in the summer most of the Baka tribe were asking for clothes so hopefully this will help them out a little. We heard about another Baka village of 150 that is about an hours hike into the jungle. So this time they're going to go with the Chief out there and see them. So please keep Jake in your prayers for safety in travel and that things will go smoothly while he's out there.
Last time we were in the East we met two missionary families that live about 3 hours away from Mbang. They're with World Team and their primary focus is to start a church amongst the Baka tribe. They speak the Baka language well and live close to a tribe of about 200. On our way back last time we stopped in at their houses, they're in the middle of nowhere, with solar power panels for electricity, a well with a pump for water, very cool. It's been great to get to know them as they know the culture of the Bakas so well and have great advice about working with them. Jake got to spend some time with too yesterday on his way out.
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Hey Holly - I am glad to hear that Jake made it to the East safely. I will definitely be praying for him and the safety for all the people out there. If you talk to him again make sure you tell him that I say HI and to take lots of pictures. The team is looking forward to seeing the progress on the clinic and the completion of the school - how exciting. God bless!
ADAM!
P.S. Please say a "Happy Birthday" to Josh for me - I did not know it was his b-day, but I guess late is better than never.
another P.S. How are things with the baby?? Is the baby kicking yet??
:)
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