This is a difficult post to begin, mostly because I don’t
know where to start…so cue this awkward sentence J. To sum it up, God made it clear that our
placement up north was not to be continued and that we were to return to and
stay in Nairobi. He wills and works and this week was such a wonderful example
of that. I am SO thankful for SIM and for the leadership here that is
discerning, wise, and so supportive. Also, I am thankful for a peace that
passes all understanding for both us and for the people there. Today was our first day at our new placement
in Kibera and it was night and day from last week. The staff was so welcoming
and structured and we spent the day getting to know them and the kids. I will
be teaching creative arts classes to the older children as well as helping out
at bible studies after school for the older children. I am so thankful for how
God works, gives peace, and opens and closes doors in his perfect timing and
way. I know this will have its own set of challenges but I know that God will
continue to strengthen, stretch, and teach me.
On a completely different note, Last weekend a group of us
went on a safari to Maasai Mara, Kenya. Words do not do the trip justice. It
was a perfect weekend of relaxation and refocusing after a tough week at our
first placement. We had an amazing time seeing SO many animals: Lions,
giraffes, gazelles, zebras, wildabeasts, monkeys, warthogs, cheetahs, and so
much more. The scenery is beyond beautiful and I couldn’t help but sing “all
creatures” to myself for most of the time…along with smatterings of Lion King
songs and quotes. I’ll let pictures do the rest of the talking. Thank you for
your continued prayers, support, and encouragement!
At the great rift valley
our group at the Tanzania and Kenya Border
with our lion friend :-)
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