Due to an uninvited and unwanted bout of nonspecific lower back pain, Papa Jim and Mama Alice are not in the village at this time.  It's the older Mama Alice who is out of commission.  Papa Jim is here to comfort and help the invalid.  

Guy, our faithful assistant, is representing us in Eyene this month.  He left early this morning with bags of food for Papa Pollycarp and Mama Clair.  But first he's going to our village house to do some yard work.  With the seasonal rains, the jungle growth really takes off.  

Papa Pollycarp turned 80 just a couple of days ago.  While age is taking a tole on his body, he grows more alive in Christ every time we see him.  Guy will study God's Word with this dear couple.  They are so hungry for solid Bible teaching.  It is such an honor, a joy, and a delight to be with them.  We are missing this visit very much.