We're too  busy at Shiloh to think right now.  Preparations are in full swing for the next group.  They arrive tomorrow night from the U.S.  Three helicopter pilot/mechanics.  They're coming to work on a new helicopter that has recently arrived in country.  Belongs to another mission.  They will be sleeping at Shiloh for the better part of two weeks.  Eating an early breakfast every morning.  Eggs, toast, cereal, yogurt, fruit, coffee, the works.  A hearty meal will be waiting for them each evening when they return from a long days work at the hanger.

In and around ministering to other Shiloh guests, we have been working on menus, doing a big shopping, cooking and freezing anything and everything that can be made ahead, figuring out schedules as we will all be working longer hours, plus all the normal stuff.   Things like washing and ironing, sweeping, mopping, and dusting.  And turning right around and sweeping, mopping, and dusting all over again.  Harmattan dirt is never conquered.

The day, the very day the pilots leave us, a group of eight Cameroonians will be arriving.  They will be sleeping here at Shiloh, conducting their planning meetings in our library, and eating meals in the dining room.  We'll be spending that day cleaning rooms and preparing yummy Cameroonian food. 

A lady phoned yesterday afternoon wanting to come right over for a three day spiritual retreat.  Had to tell her we are full up until January 29th.  She was shocked to put it mildly.  No self respecting Cameroonian plans that far ahead!