Group #7, as they are getting ready for their ride to Emmonak and the Bering Sea.

 On the last evening together, we enjoyed a big meal prepared by our native cooks.

 We are enjoying the last night together at our compound, August 18,  with a campfire.

 Some of the locals came to say goodbye, including Pudo, who is here with his new MDS friends.

 Cyp brought a fresh caught salmon and we cooked it over the fire and it was enjoyed by all.

MDS build these steps for an elderly couple and the replaced the roof on the Arctic porch for a friend. The roof was the final project for MDS in Alakanuk.

A typical scene of the slough along the road at Alakanuk.  It was fed by the Yukon River and then the Bering Sea. We had around 8 miles to the Bering Sea. The Yukon River is the interstate for persons living in interior Alaska.

 MDS elevated the home of Cyp and Veronica. Here we are at the dedication with them and their quilt and Bible,

 in front of their home.

 Francis and Monica and their family on their 4-wheeler.

The final home that was built was at the far end of the village of Alakanuk.  The home owners are Monica and Francis and because their baby was ill and in the hospital in Bethel, AK, they could not attend the dedication. Their daughter was present and accepted the Bible and quilt in their honor.

 Harry and Karen's family await on the steps to their new house for the home dedication.

 The joy is seen on the faces as they get the first look of their new home.

 John Eschelman, welcoming them to their home and presenting a Bible and quilt.

A note to those who follow this blog: I have been struggling with posting. I had 21 pictures all posted 7 times last weekend but when publishing to the web it disappeared. My apologies to our readers.  I will try doing shorter blogs,  with less pictures.