December 15, 1980 – Episode 29

December 15, 1980 – Episode 29

Life-Saver Harry writes home about giving blood during a C-Section. School has ended for the semester and we are preparing for our trip to Freetown. We continue to receive groups of carolers, often dressed as dancing devils, from the village in preparation for...
December 14, 1980 – Episode 28

December 14, 1980 – Episode 28

Visiting Devils In this episode Joan writes home about creating Christmas decorations and we get visitors from the the village. She describes our extraction “plan” as there is rumor of government trouble. Bread Delivery Bakery Bakery Government Notice...
December 9, 1980 – Episode 27

December 9, 1980 – Episode 27

The Pew The ophthalmologist are heading home after a months stay. Mary Jean visits for the weekend and takes the family swimming in crocodile infested waters. Harry hires a local carpenter to build a couch, which turns out to be a pew.  The Pew with Mark Reading...
December 5, 1980 – Episode 26

December 5, 1980 – Episode 26

Limelight In this episode Harry talks about getting to witness a C-section and is still frustrated at school. Joan takes a trip and learns how to barter. C-Section Sports in School Joan Traveling City Life
December 2, 1980 – Episode 25

December 2, 1980 – Episode 25

Giving Thanks The family shares a foreign Thanksgiving meal with local friends.  Christmas vacation plans begin to come together with new family connections. Thanksgiving with Friends Kids Table Friends
November 28, 1980 – Episode 24

November 28, 1980 – Episode 24

Ophthalmologists Two ophthalmologist visit the clinic for a short period of time.  Harry has not been paid and word is getting out, so some of the local village are dropping off food at our door. Clinic Fellow Americans in Kamakwie