Today is my last day in Gabon....which is still not feeling real. This whole week has just been a whirlwind of goodbyes. Last Friday, we said goodbye to the Washington team as well as Torey :(:(:(!! I cried for a good 15 minutes haha...definitely didn't see that coming. Saturday we did a medical clinic with the Pittsburg team. Mama Jeanine gave us all dresses as a gift...so sweet!!Sunday, we went to Avea II (the biggest CMA church in Libreville)...which was also the first church I went to here in Gabon. My good friend Martin goes to this church. He is starting an NGO in Gabon called HIV Hope. It's already legalized in the States. It's purpose is to slow the spread of HIV, while getting rid of the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV. Many people here in Gabon are shunned and ridiculed if they have HIV/AIDS. HIV Hope is designed to give these people HOPE that only comes through Jesus....pretty awesome concept. Torey and I partnered with Martin this summer, and hope to raise awareness at our schools. Martin is an awesome guy! Sunday night, the Pittsburg team left :(....last team of the summer! Monday we all went to the Straw's to hang out and watch movies with Megan. Tuesday we went to Point Denis for our final beach day! It was so fun and relaxing. Tuesday night we went out for Chinese food...mmmmm! Wednesday we went to the tourist marche and then to Hope House for one last time. Ah, it was hard to leave! Everyone was crying...even the kids. I'll post those pics later. Wednesday night we went over to the Straw's again. Zach made really good Chinese food!! We watched 17 Again...haha. Today we did our last medical clinic. Mama Christine who always works with us in the pharmacy gave us girls jewelry, and Mama Jeanine gave us all wooden elephants. They are always so kind and generous...the most selfless people I know. This was yet again another tearful goodbye. I don't have much time to write....have to go pack! Our flight leaves tonight at 12:30 am. For our final meal, our mother (Meredith :) ) is making us grilled cheese sandwiches, brownies, and icecream....mmmm!! I love everyone, and I can't wait to be back in the good ole' United States and see everyone!
Tim, Mer, Leann, and the interns....our big happy family!
Danielle, Christian (an awesome Gabonese guy who worked with us most days) and me
me, Hannah, and Torey
Martin and me at Avea II
the Pittsburg team at the clinic with our new attire from Mama Jeanine!
a beautiful baby boy at the clinic..he was sick :(
all the girls :)
Danielle, Christian (an awesome Gabonese guy who worked with us most days) and me
Martin and me at Avea II 
a beautiful baby boy at the clinic..he was sick :(
all the girls :)
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