This is the greeting we have heard again and again since our arrival in Cameroon on August 12th.We arrived without missing a connection or loosing any luggage. Sister Xaveria and Sister Gratzia met us at the airport along with one of the drivers, Emmanual. Our children did great with the air travel, but after about 24 hours of traveling they were asleep in the car before we even left the parking lot at the airport. We were taken to the Tertiary Sisters of Assisi hospital and residence in Douala for the night before driving on to Njinikom the following day.
Our reception in Njinikom was amazing as dancers, drummers and staff greeted us at the hospital entrance with hugs and many, “You are welcomes” and lead us to our new home. By the time we arrived it was dark and there was fog adding to the ambiance, but fortunately, no rain. We had a wonderful dinner with Dr. Tim Cavanagh and his wife, Sheila, who are seasoned missionaries with Mission Doctors and have been filling in until our arrival.
We’ve spent the last week adjusting to the 8 hour time difference, unpacking and organizing, and shadowing the other doctors at the hospital.
We, indeed, feel very welcome.
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