Jambo!
I've so acclimated to the time change, I'm normally up all night, so being nine hours ahead is perfect. Not to mention the last few days before I left I didn't sleep much, so I have had no difficulty sleeping at night. (Everyone else is really struggling, though--hopefully they'll get on schedule in the next few days.)
So, we went to Imani Baptist Church and helped counsel people with HIV. I actually only counseled one woman because most of them only spoke Swahili (of which I have learned some). I thought it would be really emotionally difficult, but I found that it really didn't bother me at all. They're just people, too.
Today we went back to the church and played with the orphan children from the slum area. They are so sweet and had entirely too much energy. By the end of the day we were all asleep on the ground and they were still jumping on top of us. We showed up (supposedly going to do house visits), and instead Kelsey and I were to teach the children. (Of course, we were not prepared.) So, because there was a boy named Gideon, we told that story. I was a hit, not really, but it all worked out really well. Praise God. So, now I'm going to prepare a lesson for tomorrow. . .just in case.
I love you all, and appreciate all your prayers (so much).
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Hellooooo from Waco! This is Meemaw and your darling sister! (wink, wink)
Camp was great! I had a blast with Allison and Emily. I swiped a stuffed dolphin from the Lost and Found; I've decided to name him Neptune. Meemaw and I are knocking out another Nancy Drew game. We went to see Get Smart. Gosh, our lives don't seem very exciting in comparison. Hm!
You'd better be taking pictures, missy! We'll all be very upset if you don't. We're praying for you! Love love love love love!
-Jaclyn & Meemaw
God is so amazing. Wish I could have been there to watch you with those sweet children. What better story for orphans than Gideon - a guy who felt insignificant, insufficient & scared. God can use anybody who will trust Him!
Jess...you are amazing! Just wanted to let you know.
I totally found on your facebook where you posted this link. Yay for being a stalker!
I think it's great that your insomnia is coming in handy...who would have thought insomnia would come in handy for anything?!
I'm sure everyone loves you there...haha, we all love you here!
I'm praying for you and I can't wait to hear all the stories!!
God is love...love is real,
Daryl Ann
Hey Jess!
Glad to know you made it to Kenya safely and that things are starting off well.
I read that everything grows like crazy there on the plantation. It made me think of that Death At A Funeral quote about everything being so *effing* green.
I pray that God will continue to give you strength!
Hope to hear from you soon.
♥
Daurie
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