Dedication of the new buildings

Last weekend we dedicated that last three buildings of the hospital. One million dollars was given by Christ Community Church in Omaha. Some of their church were out in Mali for our field forum so the Saturday before we had a dedication. It kind of spiraled into a really big thing. It was fun though. Kids were lining the street to the hospital.

Invited guests waiting for the ceremony to start.

The minister of Health of Mali came. Quite a big deal. He is the lighter guy on the left with sunglasses.

More up close view of him.

All the toubabs (white people) who work at the hospital. From left to right: Jake Tillet, nurse education, anesthesia; Jessica Schaeffer, Nursing Director and anesthesia; Dan Nesselroade, OB-GYN, medical director; Ed Bonvillian, Lab/Pharmacy director; Jason Foster, new pediatrician currently in language study; Brett and then me.

Here they are cutting the ribbon to the new buildings (one is in use, two are not yet finished).

On the far left is Daniel Thera, the Directeur General/CEO of CPAM (the NGO that our hospital is a part of). Next is the deputy to the American ambassador. Next Director of Health, then Mark Ashton, the pastor of Christ Community Church.

Must say thanks to Angela Wenger, as I didn't bring my camera that day and these are all from her.