To Nairobi…again

By the time you read this Chuck and I will be well into our trip to Nairobi and hopefully by the time you read this we’ll have our permits in hand.  But that said, every trip to Nairobi (at least the day trips) seems to take a lot out of me…physically...

It’s an oxymoronish sort of day

Woke up feeling weird: Missing my kids but thankful they are such strong, independent kids Missing my friends but thankful for internet to stayed somewhat connected Missing food variety but thankful I’m eating…everyday unlike a lot of people here Missing...

What’s cookin’?

Today Pauline invited me to tag along as she visited a few people and since my day didn’t have any plans I accepted.  Our first stop was at Agnes and Titus’ home, who happen to be neighbors and he is an elder at the church Pauline and Gideon attend.  It...

Shhhh, Paul is speaking

When Paul talks on helping others but without love he says we are just “the creaking of a rusty gate” (The Message, see 1 Corinthians 13 for the complete message) I thought I understood exactly what that meant.  If you are feeding the poor how can you do...

Electricity….

Yesterday (Tuesday) the electricity at home was in and out most of the day until finally it was OUT at 9pm and at 10:30am Wednesday morning it still isn’t on.  It’s frustrating yet I am thankful that I was able to finish making my microwave popcorn during...

Refreshing meeting

Several weeks ago Chuck had met a gentleman (Nicholas) near the farm and, as Chuck usually does, he struck up a conversation.  He found out that Nicholas has a mentally disabled daughter and was invited to come to his home for a visit.  At that time Chuck was unable...

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