Grandparents

Joe's parents were able to come over from Mali where they are stationed.  This is the first time in a long time that we have been able to spend time with them.  The boys loved it as they were able to show Grandpa their "BIG" Muscles.  It was also one of the few times that we have all been together (Amy's parents on the left, Joe's on the right)

Their main reason for making the 3 day trip was to bring us the rest of our outfit that we had sent in one of their containers two years ago.  However, it probably wouldn't have happened without a little Grandkid time bribing
We had a wonderful time and even made a trip to Benin where Dad Marine installed cabinates and electric, Joe worked on plumbing, and Dad Marshall welded up trusses for the housing at the clinic
There were a few minor truck problems, but nothing that couldn't be fixed on the road.  Mom and Dad Marshall left just before Thanksgiving and made it safely back to Mali.

Getting back to Benin!!!

We had the opportunity to get back to Benin for a couple weeks to do some work on the Clinic property.  We were able to take a look at our Future Home, though it is still in the early stages of construction.  Amy wanted to get an idea of how the Doctor's home was laid out, so we did that and also did some work on the Doctors home.  We will probably move into the Dr's home for a couple months in December while ours is completed.  Currently the Butrouses are still in language study in France.

While in Benin, we found out that the Container  with all the solar for the clinic, medical supplies, as well as some of our things was at the port, and headed our way.  Here is a short Video on receiving the container.

Hope you enjoy it!!!!

We are back in Niger for a Month before I (Joe) will be going down to help install the solar and continue working on our future home.