The Senator phoned shortly after 3 p.m. yesterday.  His plane had just arrived at the airport.  Was there a room available at Shiloh? He would be there in an hour.  

The Senator has been a good friend of ours for a number of years now.  When we first met, he was just an ordinary man, working for a mission in the North.  He would frequently bring groups of doctors to Shiloh.  We loved having him come.  He was always gracious and kind.  And such an interesting person.  Educated in the States, he was quite familiar with life in the U.S.  

Some years after our friendship was forged, the President of Cameroon called for the formation of a Senate.  Our friend ran for office and was elected.  Now we rarely see him, as the Senators stay at one of the big hotels here in town when the Senate is in session.  But every now and again the Senator is free to stay where he chooses, and he always comes to Shiloh.  

We had a delightful time around the table last evening.  It is so encouraging to talk with this man who is in a high position, and yet remains faithful to God.   Shortly we will be going down to the kitchen to prepare an early breakfast for the Senator.  After breakfast a driver will pick him up and he will go on his way.  The Senate has been summoned to Limbe for meetings.  Though we won't see him again for some time, we will continue to pray for our good friend, the Senator.