Loved Ones from our Home in the US: Since 2008, you have witnessed the images, sounds, and sweetest moments of our time abroad. You remind us that our lives in East Africa are indelibly linked with the friends and family who love us, miss us and support us back “home.” Your heartfelt thoughts, care packages, e-mails, and long distant prayers nourished us in moments when we were uncertain of where God was leading us. You reminded us that we are loved wherever we go.
Nancy and I often think about how fortunate we are to be surrounded by such an exceptional support system. I think this is what the Apostle Paul meant when he stated, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.” Thank you for helping us to become more like the people God desires us to be.
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Fun with Friends in Nairobi, Kenya
Fun with Friends in Nairobi, Kenya
Loved Ones from our Home in East Africa: Without knowing us, you welcomed us into your homes, work places, churches and communities. From the moment that we stepped off the plane in Kenyatta Airport until now, we have experienced God’s love through your kind actions towards us. Thank you for your insight, patience, laughter, car rides, home cooked meals, hospitality, and prayers. You have shown us what it means to truly be family, truly be community and truly be loved. Thank you for helping us to become more like the people God desires us to be.
As we discern God’s direction in our lives, please know that we are praying for you and look forward to seeing you again; but until that time, we leave you with these words:
‘Mwenyezi-Mungu awabariki na kuwalinda;
Mwenyezi-Mungu awaangalie kwa wema, na kuwafadhili;
Mwenyezi- Mungu awaoneshe wema wake na kuwapa amani.’ (Numbers 6:24-26)
- Our Home in rural South Sudan
Posted on November 12th, 2010 by Shelvis
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