The Ups and the Downs in Benin

Debby went back to Benin the end of June with a team of 4, Becky Flitcroft, Becky Ingole, Emily Ingole and Marilee White. Their purpose was 3 fold, to visit churches, check on the orphanage, and to bring back the twins that are being adopted by Debby’s cousin Becky Flitcroft and her husband, Doug. The trip was difficult from the very beginning. Becky Flitcroft lost some of her luggage on the flights over and Debby became sick with bronchitis on the first day. Then they were unable to get necessary paperwork done because the courts went on strike in Benin. Each time when it seemed like they’d get their papers and the twins could fly, it wouldn’t happen. Finally they had to come back to the States without the twins. They were able to speak at several churches, do a women’s seminar and traveled up to Parakou, and back, where they held 3 nights of meetings with Pastor Augustin.

We appreciate all of your prayers for that trip. The strike that prevented them from bringing the girls back is still in progress. They were assured that as soon as the strike is over the girls will be given the proper documents. We are hopeful that Fred and his team will be able to bring them to the States in October. At this time the unofficial word is that the strike may end any day or it may go on into October. Please pray with us that it will end soon and the girls will get all their papers.