Back so soon?
Today, we returned to Nakuru from our one-month stay in Samburu District, and let me tell you: it's good to be back. I had over forty e-mails waiting for me, and it was nice to read them all and know that so many of you have been praying and have had us in your thoughts. While we've been back we've bought some coke, candy, and went out for French fries (here they're called 'chips') and chicken, and relaxed to a cold glass of mild and some chocolate cookies. When at one point Nakuru didn't seem to offer so many comforts, a month in the bush has changed my perspectives. In fact, one of the first things that went through my head when we reached Eric's house in Wamba last month went something like, "Wow...our standard of living just dropped through the floor..." It was a somewhat sobering realization, as well as an idea that brings about a certain element of adventure in each day.
So what a great time we had! I'll write more at another time, but today I just wanted to say that we're back, all is well, but we are tired from the journey today and want to rest. I have lots of pictures that I will be putting up, and a more detailed update tomorrow. The past month at times felt very long and slow, but now I don't know where the time went. We were able to get a lot done, and most of our plans went through, but like anything in Africa, you just can't count on things working out. It's been a neat experience and an enjoyable time.
As for now, we are working on deciding what to do with this last month. Sudan still looks like a possibility, although it's been quite an ordeal trying to work it all out. And with Sudan in the middle of this month, we will just have a few days in Nakuru before we go, and then a few days after. Then we're back in the states! I don't know if a month seems like a long time for you guys, but thinking that in less than a month I'll be back home makes me feel like our time remaining here is very short.
And as always, I so look forward to being back. Sometimes I just get to thinking about it, and can't stop. I try not to, because we need to be focused at the task at hand, but if we ever have a lot of downtime or something, I just start to miss home so much. I can't wait to be back with you guys.
More info soon.

2 comments:
We're thanking God that you guys are back!!
Can't wait to hear and see more....
You're always in my thoughts.
Love,
Mom
tony,
god has answered our prayers! so glad you guys are safe and back to the comforts of home... sounds like you missed them :)
i am up late finishing coursework for my seminary class and can't stop thinking about you.
can't wait to hear what the lord has done.
love,
dad
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