Saturday elections

There is not vehicle traffic today because of the planned election. However we have learned that the election is cancelled becasue none of the election materials have been delivered to the country. The election is now scheduled for Monday. Not sure how they are going to get the required ballot boxes to all of Nigeria before thatb time but it also means that Monday will be a no travel day.
This might impact our travel on Tuesday if there is another cancelation. We do not have our travel plans to Abuja just yet but we do want to be on the plane back to Caanada on Tuesday evening.

Specail Thanks
The speed of internet has allowed us to communicate almost instantly with those at home concerning what is happening here in Nigeria. We want to extend a special thank you to all who have read our blog, followed our emails and been part of our Prayer Team. We know that people on our direct prayer team have solicited the prayers of other Canadians and also non Canadians. There are many prayer partners whom we do not know but have been told of others in their network who are praying for this mission. We extend a sincere thank you to all. Without your prayers and words of encouragement we would not have accomplished all that was intended. We are particularly grateful for the quick responses to a series of very challenging situations yesterday. (just for the record, I (Shirley) did not cry...........but was close at times)

We are not sure itf there will be another blog but keep checking and we will keep you posted about our return.......and the effect of the election stuff on this

Salama duka (Peace to all)

John anad Shirley