Went to Bongolo for a few days this week... Amanda had Red Congo fever so she wasn't feeling great, but still did a fantastic job taking care of us! Amanda and Tim are the STMO (Short Term Missions Organization) team for the Bongolo Hospital - same thing as Tim and Meredith here in Libreville (hosting short term teams). First day there we went around town to find tubes in the morning and then tubed down the river that afternoon. It was awesome! To just sit back and listen to the sounds along the river, to see the jungle on both sides, the hills, the occasional person (maybe 7 in 3 hours). Good time just talking, throwing the football, and just hanging out!
The next morning Lisa (nurse at the hospital) gave us a tour of the Bongolo hospital. Check out their website!
http://www.bongolohospital.org/
That afternoon we cleaned out part of their attic so they can take the ceiling down. Can you say dust? Then we took a dip in the pool before dinner. After dinner we had a bonfire over at Lisa's - smores!!! When their was only a few of us left Serge (Hospital Administrator for Bongolo - Gabonese) came driving up and talked to us about goals and leadership stuff. It was neat to try to listen to Francais, but also to listen to a leader taking initiative to make sure their church and ministry is operating well; has structure, goals, vision, etc.
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