Things We Take for Granted
abundant, clean, water - hot water!!!!electricity
paved roads
cleanliness
grocery stores
sanitation
appliances
wifi
privacy
coffee/Starbucks
milk
ice cubes
ease of getting from one place to another
medical diagnostic tools
Things We Have Learned
cooking with minimal supplies
attributes of God
not to judge people
not to complain on hikes if you want a reward
how to cast
that Kenyans love to shake hands as a greeting
that Kenyans start school at age 3 and at 6:30 am
how to avoid cow poopthe Apostles Creed
altitude is a real thing
being kind and obedient makes you feel good
woman are named after their eldest child
Unusual Things We Have Experienced
cows in our back yard
honeycomb straight from a beehive in the tree
roosters pecking at door
bird and safari ants in the house
unchewable mutton
altitude sickness
creepy guys following us
Things We Will Miss
simplicity of lifeslower pace
house help
Dr Rhode's devotions
Pick-n-Peel juice
Oscar
roosters crowing in the morning
Mama Brian
not having to worry about material possessions
the view
more time with God
Answered Prayer
rain
travel safety
Grace with medical wisdom and the nurses trust
travel to and from Iten
connections with coaches and athletespeople staying healthy
meeting Joy's family
Pastor Jacob and his connection to Pastor Robert
Mama Brian
library project for the kids
specific patients
Things to Pray For
Godwin to find a home (hopefully the children's home)
Oscar to get his passport
the long term missionaries here
rain/water source
the upcoming Kenyan election
medical équipement that the hospital needs
our transition back, response to trip and future plans
My heart just rejoices with ALL of your comments.... We never lived with quite the inconveniece that you all are experiencing but we did live and love the people
ReplyDeletewe came to know. it does my heart so much good to read of all your stories... as i still miss Rwanda and understand just how your heart and attitudes can change being in the land of need .... yet not needy people! I love how God teaches us this HUGE fact. Praying for your reentry ... and the tears upon your departutre.. It is so overwhelming!! God bless you all and all those you serve and have come to love.
Love you all.. margie
Great lists. Shows your heart, and God's heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing God-lead experience. Prayers for everything on your hearts.
ReplyDeleteWe can all learn from your list.
ReplyDeleteLoved getting to read this and see a bit into all of your experiences!
ReplyDeletei enjoyed being able to share in your journey through your blogs and photos...everything we have here...how we take it all for granted. You have taught us powerful lessons of faith and that those simple things are the things that really matter the most. Praying for your safe return home.
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