Back in the States

I've been back in the States since June 4th. I have already visited with probably 40 or more people in Jacksonville, FL. I flew to Lynchburg, VA and got to see one of my two best friends after being apart from her for 3 years. Then I flew to Wisconsin and got to see a very good friend of mine. While I was there she delivered her first child. It was a 7 lb 15 oz adorable boy with a head full of hair [a.k.a. afro :-) ]. I was privileged to hear his first cries and hold him in the first hour of his life outside the womb. I also stayed with her both nights in the hospital (her hubby was nice to let me) and got to cuddle with her sweet baby. At present I am in Sarasota, FL visiting my brother and his family. I visited with a different brother last night an hour north of here. I go to Louisiana this Tuesday and get to see my other 2 brothers and my 4 sisters. I'll be there for 2 weeks then spend a few days in Atlanta with a friend. While in Louisiana I'm going to be able to see my other best friend one day. Then it's back to Jax before I fly home to Kenya. I enjoy traveling but I really miss sleeping in my own bed. I'm also looking forward to not living out of a suitcase. Please pray for me as I'm giving a short update to my home church July 19th. Before the morning service I'll be speaking in my former Bible Fellowship class. So please pray for that as well.

Goodbye

I'm on my computer looking up pictures for a presentation I'm giving this summer. I fly back to the States tonight. I haven't even left yet and already I'm struggling with saying goodbye to this place I've called home for the last 10 months. My closest friends and all my family may be in the States but I'm beginning to build friendships here. I'm sad to leave all my new friends. I know I'll be back in 7 weeks but I guess I've never really been good at goodbyes. It is in coming here that I've learned to trust the Lord more. It is in coming here that I've learned God is in complete control. It has not been easy and I've made MANY mistakes but He has been faithful as always.

End of the Year Activities

The last week of school was VERY busy!! Wednesday was Reading Day. The students got to wear their pajamas to school and bring sleeping bags and pillows. I ordered pizza and got drinks and snacks for them. It was overall a fun day. Thursday was Field Day. The kids went to six different stations set up around campus for fun activities. I even joined in with a few of them. Friday was the last day of school. The students brought in breakfast items and we had breakfast together. We had a closing ceremony shortly before school officially ended to pray for those leaving for the summer and leaving the school for good. It was a good end to an eventful year. :-)