Let's get this train wreck-a rollin'!

Well, it seems like the time has finally arrived. Our big trip to Samburu lays just ahead of us, and we couldn't be more ready for it. The truck looks better than ever, our planned lessons are complete, we have cut our hair short, and we have had plenty of time to adjust to life here. Both Bryan and I feel like we have been here for a lot longer than a month (in a good way) and are very happy to be here. And tomorrow, when we wake up early in the morning to ensure we leave at a good time, we will only have excitement for the journey ahead. Let me once again highlight what we will be doing there for those who may not have a clear idea.
Eric's main ministry in Kenya is done in Samburu, centralized from a small town called Wamba. There is no electricity, running water, and very few cars there. He has a small house that works as an effective sauna (though it more like a big cellar above ground compared to any house you may know) which entertains few guests, although he has plenty of flies and mosquitoes to keep him company. He works with a couple churches in Wamba, and has been focusing on discipleship: equipping the baby churches there with the ability and knowledge that they need to operate as effective Christians. He makes frequent trips out of Wamba town to the surrounding area, particularly to a place called Nkiseu (pronounced Engisayu) where he has built a small structure- the only one for miles. There isn't a church there, and many still don't know the name Jesus, but perhaps this small roof on sticks will someday become a beacon for the area. We will be working with him to teach and mobilize the Christians in Wamba, minister to the small churches in the surrounding areas, and also witness to the locals with our testimonies, teachings, and through the Jesus Film.
The closest thing I'll have to a computer out there is my digital watch so you won't be hearing from me until we get back one month from now. I have no doubt that this is going to be one of the coolest months of my life, probably because it will be so filled. It will be filled with good, hard, fun, crazy, different, scary, hungry, tired, and many other extremes. And the cool thing is that I have heard from so many people that we are being prayed for that I hardly feel like I have to ask. You have no idea how cool that feels, so thank you for the support and for reading my thoughts here.
I thank the Lord for what he has put in our hearts, I pray that it will be by His strength that His will is accomplished, and I hope it will be clear that all we do is for His glory.