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Ingrid and Roger Hamlet
September 2026
Prayer Letter
After a sunny couple of months in the UK, we find ourselves back in Chad, returning just a few days ago at the end of August. The journey went well for the most part but was tiring, and unfortunately, one piece of luggage didn't make it to N'Djamena. We have registered the missing luggage with the airport, but for the most part, you just need to go back to the airport every time a flight of the same airline comes in, in the hope that it will eventually turn up!
We really enjoyed our time in the UK, although we had expected it to be a little greener!
It was great to spend time with some of our supporting churches and tell people about our work here at Guinebor 2 Hospital. We really appreciate how much people went out of their way to welcome us, feed us, put us up and be very understanding about the practicalities of travelling with a four- and seven-year-old (and how much energy they need to expend!). We want to say a great big thank you to everyone who looked after us and helped organise our events, we really do appreciate it. Travelling all around the country can be tiring, but it was a joy to meet so many great people along the way.
Whilst in the UK, we took the opportunity to collect together some supplies for the Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) department, both donations, very gratefully received, and purchased items that cannot be sourced in Chad. It means we end up maxing out our eight pieces of hold luggage included with our flights (and needing two cars to get to the airport), and almost always getting questioned on our non-standard boxes, custom made to accommodate various awkward shapes! Please pray that our last piece of luggage turns up, it has some important stuff in it...
Having time in the UK also meant being able to leave some of the stresses of Chad behind for a couple of months to reset, ready for the year to come. It was lovely to spend time with family and friends, enjoy cooler weather, eat ice-cream (the kids have never eaten so much ice-cream!), go to the cinema and generally be overwhelmed by the sheer selection available in the supermarkets and the concept of next day deliveries!
It was really valuable for the kids to have time with grandparents and cousins. They often ask us in Chad when they'll get to see them again, so being able to come back each summer for home assignment is such a blessing for them to maintain their connection to family and understanding of their 'passport country'.
As we settle back into life in Chad, we are reminded of the resilience, fortitude and patience of the Chadian people. Flying over N'Djamena, coming into land, we were able to see the flooded roads of rainy season. With it comes the struggle to travel, increase in malaria, and this year, a cholera epidemic: some of the realities of living in this part of the world. Things don't always go as planned here, and we know that we will likely encounter difficulties along the way despite our grand plans. Yesterday I was reminded of Proverbs 16:9, 'In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.' Pray that we trust in Him completely for His provision this next year and learn to step in time with Him.
Praise God:
That we had a good home assignment with periods of rest amongst the busyness.
That we arrived safely back to Chad.
Prayer Requests:
For safety for all Chadians in rainy season, and all that comes with it.
For the two small consignments of componentry currently en route to Chad.
That the P&O project would continue well; that we can properly set up our temporary workshop and start seeing patients soon.
Thank you, as ever, for your prayers and support.