Things are beginning to look different around here…
Reidun, the former guesthouse manager, has been anxiously awaiting the “before and after” pictures {as I’m sure all of you have too! Okay, maybe not…}, to see how we’ve added “our own personal touch” to the place. So, here are some pictures from some of the projects we’ve been working on these past few weeks.

The final paint color choices for the dining room. Bold orange and 'lightish' gray.

Shower curtain "before" picture.

"After" shower curtain picture. New colorful rug, purple curtain against green walls.

"Before" dining room/sitting area picture. (Note the couch cushions and wall color).

The "AFTER" dining room/sitting area picture.

Metal mirror and wall sconces. Made by a team of Senegalese Christians!

The pineapple curtains in the dining room. Yellow, purple, green and orange.

Coffee bar art. Stop by for a cup.

New brown walls in the entrance.

More of the brown walls. Yes, they're very different!

The stairwell was also painted!

The "before" hall closet / curtain.

New paint color and zebra curtains covering a closet by the front entrance / bathroom.

The "before" guest bathroom picture, in the entrance of the guesthouse.

The after picture: a new look for the guest bathroom!

Next project: recover the living room furniture. It's being done as we speak / type.

Adopt a Room update: only two people have asked for more details on the project, and I’m guessing it’s partially because it’s summer in the USA, so people are probably out water skiing, going to family functions, eating popsicles and swimming all day and night {wow, is that what summer is really like?}, so I’ll probably wait until sometime this fall to pursue it again. However, if you or your church are interested in helping a community of missionaries in this way, don’t hesitate to drop me a line! jenn_deatley@ntm.org
ALSO, my friend Beth in Niger shared the brilliant idea that her guesthouse coordinator did: register online at Target, and then people can have a “guesthouse shower”, knowing the things they are purchasing have been chosen for a purpose. Cool, huh???

I’ll keep you posted.
Happy weekend!
J