Galmi Hospital, Niger, West Africa.

James made it back to Kalamazoo, Michigan safe and sound yesterday afternoon from Niger, West Africa. 
James was back at Galmi Hospital to help install the PAACS software (Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons). PAACS is part of WWLSS (WorldWideLAB Software Solutions).
Galmi is James 2nd home, having served as the Lab Facilitator at Galmi from 1999-2010. It was an encouraging trip for him.
After the PAACS server 'vacationed' in Paris for a few extra days it finally arrived in Niamey, Niger where it cleared Customs with no problems. It made its way to Galmi by road 3 days after James, and was installed and surgeons trained by the end of the week. The above picture is of Joe Starke (PAACS Program Director), and Yacoubou Sanoussi (Assistant Program Director) with James after training was complete.
                                                

While at Galmi, James was also able to get back into the lab. The 'guys' were thrilled to see him. There were a few machines that needed repair that had been down for awhile, and James was able to get them back up and running.  (The chocolate bars were also a great hit!).

Travel in-country is always a challenge. There is only one main paved road from West - East Niger, and that is filled with pot holes...or no road at some sections. James was able to fly SIMair out to Galmi. The pilots of SIMair continue to be good friends of the Borodys, and it was an extra special blessing for James to get to spend some time in the air with them. This picture is taken on the airstrip at Galmi, Niger.

We do thank you, our faithful friends and supporters of WWLAB for your ongoing prayers for the work of WWLAB. Your faithfulness in prayer, encouragement and support are a tremendous blessing not only to us, but to many, many all around the world.

Prayer is the Work!

                                                                         

CURE-Niamey, Niger, West Africa

   In late Aug 2010, I had the privilege of going back to Niger to install the lab equipment in a new CURE children’s orthopedic hospital in the capital city of Niamey.

   The boxes of equipment and supplies had been sent weeks earlier, so they had cleared customs and were waiting for me when I arrived.

   It was a new facility still under construction, so everything was in the process of being made ready for the grand opening the next month.

   The first day, I met the lab tech  (“A”) who had recently been hired. As we unpacked the boxes together, we chatted about our faith and beliefs. We quickly discovered that we were brothers in Christ, even though we had come from such differing backgrounds. During our training times, we had many opportunities to share our spiritual journeys, and to learn more about each other.

   The installation of equipment and training went very smoothly, as “A” was a fast learner and very keen to try new things. Since we had no “real” patients to work on (as the hospital was not yet officially open), we decided to take a 7 hour bus trip out to Galmi Hospital where I had served for over 11 years. While at Galmi, “A” was able to work alongside the lab staff there so I could assess his technical skills in a real working environment. He was warmly welcomed by the local staff, and was a great help in the laboratory.

   On our return to Niamey a few days later, we completed the final set-up of the laboratory at CURE. I was able to meet his wife and family, and to see where he lived. Like all mission work, relationships are so important. God gave me the opportunity not only to train a Nigerien lab tech in new lab procedures, but also to get to know him personally and to mutually encourage one another spiritually.

   Our last morning together was “English only”….at “A’s” request! He wanted to practice his English – which I think was much better than my French. I think we both learned a lot of French and English grammar during our time together.

   Pray for “A” as he works in the lab each day. He not only draws the blood and receives specimens, but he also performs all the testing on the equipment supplied by WWLab. I still hear from him from time to time as we share prayer requests.

   The ministry of WWLab Improvement goes far beyond lab equipment and training. As God gives opportunity, we can share His love with the people we come in contact with around the world. It is a joy to serve Him in this way. The impact of WWLab around the world is great. Eternity will reveal the magnitude of this impact.

James Borody