I love to celebrate, whether a birthday or an accomplishment or anything else wonderful. Well, last night we were privileged to celebrate CURE Niger’s first birthday! VERY WONDERFUL! The Grand Opening last year is still so fresh in my mind…the sheep’s hooves clicking on the roof of the Cruiser on their way to be prepared for the mes chuoi (sp?)…. the kids even look much younger!
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| the kids getting acquainted with lunch |
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| clickety clack |
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| in the special outdoor oven |
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the wonderful speeches, lots and lots of different languages, ribbon cutting, speeches, and introductions of many guests…from America, England as well as Niger.
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| Jamilia (nurse) and her baby Hassane |
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| cheesers |
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| nurses, Dr Roark and some family members |
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| our cooks |
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| everyone lined up to greet |
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| Leron greets the Lanohas |
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| ribbon cutting with the Harrison's and the Minster of Ed |
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| Harrison's & Lanoha's |
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| Leron and Andy Groop |
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Last night’s celebration did not disappoint. A few of our employees rounded up some local musicians and actors for 3 original sketches. The celebration was kicked off with a brass ensemble....my ears are still ringing a bit… what a joyful atmosphere! I just loved looking around at our employees and guests from near and far as well as some current patients (so great to have Marcia and her team and Maureen)! many that were intregal parts in our beginnings were not present and were missed but not remembered. So great to see how CURE Niger has grown and changed in a year. New volunteers and 378 surgeries do date! Smiling faces, dancing, eating (this time no sheep...pintade and rice and of course cookies and candy) and joy joy joy! I just LOVE to see the employees with their families and being together! What a WONDERFUL time of celebration!
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| Rabi, Amadou and Rabi's some Hassime |
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| So sweet! |
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| Jamilia's 2 oldest children |
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| Hajara and her daughter & niece |
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| Pastors...Hassane and Josh ( CURE Spiritual Directors last 2 on the rihjt) |
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| Leron and Abdrahamane |
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| Samna & Jocelyn |
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| Drew and Abdrahamane |
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| Issafou loving on a little one |
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| Welcome |
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| Omuar and his daughter |
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| the crowd |
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| one of the dramas |
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Great blog! We love all the pictures.
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