We arrived safely in Dakar at about 5am local time and made it through customs with no issues. All of our luggage came with us!!! Thank you Lord!
Our interpreters and drivers met us and after a quick stop at the Qakam Baptist Center in Dakar to pick up some more medical supplies, we set out for our journey to Sedhiou.

Before we ever got out of Dakar, one of the cars developed an axle problem. After trying to get it fixed (to no avail) we crammed everyone in to the remaining two vehicles. Because of the delay, we decided not to attempt the ferry so late and risk being on the roads at night. It is no 4pm and we have stopped at a little community called Kaolack (we're all calling it Cowlick)! There is a sweet little hotel here and we are all getting a room and settling in. Dr. Ray is already asleep and I will be once I finish this entry! We've been up now almost 29 hours.

Satan is obviously at work trying to thwart God's plans by delaying us. But God is faithful. We are going to get a good night of rest, load up at 5:30am and head out for Sedhiou.

Paula - tell my babies I love them. Tell their mama too!