Jody Leaves Thies Senegal

Jody Returns Home

Jody loves the roof. She would catch rays, listen to music, read and pray on our roof. It is only appropriate that her departure picture is rooftop. Jessica, look how far she is in Dostoevsky. In the background, students are returning from Dr. Allen's Cardiology class.

Jody arrives in Seattle at 11:30 PM New Years Eve. Please pray for her safe travel. We escorted her to the plane in Dakar last night She had to leave a few items because of weight restrictions including world famous Fingers. Too bad for you. OK with me. The Nutella did make it however. Jody - Email when you get home. Much Love from Mom, Dad, Taylor and all your friends in Senegal

Toothless in Senegal

After Craig's successful procedure, Connie was invited to attend a wisdom tooth extraction. Dr Ago was asked to take out a severely decayed tooth and suggested that Connie participate. Connie of course was delighted. Jean Baptiste, the ACE photographer then asked permission to record the event and suggested that I observe as well. I reluctantly agreed.

Dr Ago is a Great Teacher

The Root That Didn't Come Out with the Tooth

After the tooth pull Dr. Ago discovered that part of the root remained in the socket. After finding an alternate tool, and lot's of digging and grinding, out came the rest of the tooth. Connie was then able to examine the socket. Connie loved her time with Dr. Ago. The patient? He got out of his chair and walked out. No pain meds! Senegalese are tough!

Post Procedure Debriefing

Dental Blog - Cont'd - Thies Senegal

Craig Having Crown Re-inserted by Connie and Dr. Ago

Connie Preparing Anesthesia

Fortunately none was needed

Connie was hoping otherwise

Craig Happy

Connie and Dr. Ago Working on Patient

The Bloody Spit

Succcessful Procedure

Photographs by Jean Baptiste, ACE

Coming up Next - "The Extraction"

Good Bye Goat Teeth - Exciting Day for Connie - Preview Picture

Wisdom Tooth Extraction

No More Goat Teeth!

Real People - Real Time

Look at Connie Digging In!

Connie had quite a day at the dental clinic. Dr. Ago decided to work on my crown and extracted an impacted wisdom tooth (with help from Connie). Follow the events below.

First - Craigs Dental Work

Dr. Ago Demonstrating "Jack Bauer style" Anesthesia on Jean Baptiste.

Jack Bauer is famous here!

(The Senegalese all call me Jack Bauer for some reason)

Developing........

Happy Birthday Jody - Rainbow Chip Cake and Dostoevsky

Jody Kline turns 19 in Senegal, West Africa

Jody spent her day eating Rainbow Chip Cake (with icing) and reading Dostoevsky (Marie, she has almost passed me up) Her wonderful father hiked miles to acquire two delicious take out meals.

What did Jody do in Senegal?

Jody, Connie and Taylor under the Boabub Tree

Jody with Giraffe looking over her shoulder

Jody in Church Christmas Eve with Friends

Jody and Taylor with the Weaver

Bobo, the Artisan Centre proprietor that wanted Jody's hand in marriage

No Way!

Jody and the Sandal Maker - Jody bought a pair of sandals, made on the premises - see left. This is the same place Connie purchased her sandals.

Jody and Taylor with Village Kids

Jody Experiencing Cuppa Joe's, Senegalese Style

Jody a Rock Star in the Village

Good Morning Jody

Jody on the Metro

Jody and Lin under the Mango Tree

Happy Birthday Jody. Thanks for celebrating your 19th birthday in Senegal.

You are an amazing girl. We love you.

(Additional Photos will be added - keep checking)

Advanced Health Care Christmas Carol

Merry Christmas from The Advanced Primary Health Care Class.

Senegal Christmas - Part 3 - Christmas Brunch

Christmas Brunch BBQ - Dr. Adamson and Jean Baptiste, Cuisine

Christmas Brunch: BBQ Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Salad, Green Beans, Bissa Juice and Rainbow Chip Cake for Dessert (with icing)

Tim doing dishes. His shirt says "Go and Do Dishes"

Happy Birthday Jesus.

We Believe!

Christmas in Senegal - Part 2- Christmas Morning

Christmas in Senegal

Christmas Morning

Christmas Morning - Mom Waking Sleeping Children

Hot Chocolate in Bed - What a Mom!

Coming "Down Stairs" - To See if Santa Comes to Senegal (He Does!)

Under the Christmas Tree (Thanks Nancy)

Connie and Craig Under the Tree

Cooking Breakfast with Jean Baptiste (he is on far right)

Breakfast menu included: Eggs with cheese, oatmeal, fruit salad and French Bread of course.

Connie explaining the Christmas Morning Buffet

The Kline Family donated Outreach T-shirts to the Class. Jody was our Courier from Awards West. Everyone loved them!

Tim, Craig and Jean Baptiste

Connie, Mary Ellen, Elizabeth, Ami, Lordienne (Connie is on the left)

Coming Soon - Part 3 - Christmas Day in Senegal

Christmas in Senegal - Part 1 - Christmas Eve

It is sad being away from you, family and friends this Christmas season. We miss seeing all of you and sharing time together. Thank you for all of your emails and encouragement.

God is so good to give us Senegalese, Australians, Canadians, Cameroons, South Africans, Togons and Americans to celebrate the birth of Christ Senegal style. Follow our day from Christmas Eve through Christmas day. God Bless you all. We love you.

"Part of" The Kline Family in Senegal

Christmas Eve Service at Church

Left - Shepard Josiah Phiri - Right (left singer) Merilyn Phiri

The Manger Scene

Every child received a gift, including Taylor !

We were invited to join a church / BBQ potluck after the service - Bon Apetit.

Our Christmas Eve ended with a showing of the Polar Express to all of our friends at the school. The movie was projected on a wall in our common room with great sound (thanks Noah, it works great). We put mattresses on the floor and watched until 2:00 AM in the morning.

Senegal Christmas

Merry Christmas

from Thies Senegal

Senegal Christmas is in Post Production.

Please keep checking.

Giraffes, Monkeys, Hippos, Crocodiles....

On December 23rd (happy birthday dad) Connie, Jody, Taylor and I ventured into Rural Africa to hunt (with cameras) African animals. Maddy and McKailey Fast, you are in for a treat! Our first step was to find somebody from Africa to show us where the African animals hang out. We ran into Shee' Gaye and he said he could show us some cool animals. We then found a truck that was outfitted with outside seats and a driver. Into the bush we drove. In the picture below, Shee' Gaye is taking the picture and you will see our driver. We are in front of a Baobab tree.

The photos taken below are actual photos taken by Craig, Jody or Taylor's. No Photoshop, no stolen National Geographic images. (If some of you had a hard time seeing the monkeys and giraffes in the earlier post, you will have no problem this time). Thanks for joining us as we do The Living Christmas Pageant, Senegalese style. (Were there Hippos and Giraffes in the manger?)

Jamie- the mamma on the left came after me when I got a little to close to her baby. Quick thinking and your practical advice (run!) avoided injury.

Monkey See Monkey Do (Identical Pose)

Jody is beautiful - Monkey Not!

African Turtles

Crocks !!!!

Below Left - Taylor pretending to be scared of crocks, Right - Craig and Jody keeping an eye out for hungry crocodiles, Next picture down, Hungry Crock!

Ostrich - These "Big Birds" were trying to jump into our pick-up.

Rhino's

Yes! Giraffe's! Taylor's Favorite's

Taylor in Baobab Tree