photo by AACC
We miss all of you, our friends and family, this holiday season, and we recognize that Christmas is quite a different experience in Kenya. There are not many Christmas lights hanging on houses in Nairobi, and decorated trees are few and far between. Our homes in the US, filled with traditions and memories, are an incredible blessing to us, yet being away from familiarity this year has brought a new perspective on the Christmas season. We are learning that “home” is really more than a geographic location. ”Home” is a place that God calls us all to every day. We are “home” when we have peace and assurance in our hearts, knowing that God’s love surrounds us, and God’s Spirit guides our journey.
At the Christmas concert we attended this weekend, the choir sang the “Hallelujah” chorus in Kiswahili. We could not understand all that was said, but one word remains the same across all languages: Hallelujah! ”Hallelujah” is the message we received, and the message we would like to share. For in the midst of a dark night, in a family that did not have many material things, a child was born, a child whose life is a reminder that God still dwells among us. Hallelujah!
We love you all! Merry Christmas!
Nancy and Shelvis (photo by AACC)
Posted on December 21st, 2008 by Nancy
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