Friday, July 30, 2010
Truck is Here!!!!
Praise the Lord the truck arrived and we had it unloaded within two hours. More details and photos to come. God answered our prayers!!!!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
9 Month Update
I am writing this to you, happy to be back in Sudan after a wonderful month in Kenya. When I wrote my last update, I was really sick. Praise the Lord, I have healed. After a few days of being on the medication, I felt so much better. I had been sick for so long, it felt odd to be well again.
I had a great time in Kenya. Gordon, our logistician in Nairobi, was a great host (babysitter, really). He graciously allowed me to tag along with him as he worked as well as introduced me to some of his friends and family. Everyone was very welcoming and I felt like I had known them for years. I really got to experience Kenyan culture during this month and absolutely loved it. The month was a good mix of work and relaxation. We even went to Mombasa where I got to swim in the ocean and ride a camel on the beach. After missing home (friends, family and the beach), it was wonderful to be there and have fun. I also was extremely blessed to have time to slow down and spend time with the Lord. I felt His assurance that He is in control of everything and I don't need to worry about anything.
As much as I loved my time in Kenya and am so thankful for it, I am very excited to be back in Tonj. Everyone was happy to see me and it felt like I hadn't been gone at all. I missed everyone very much, the Kuj family, the ex-pat staff and the Sudanese staff. Right away, I jumped back into work as we had many emergencies in the clinic. Malaria cases are on the rise and we unfortunately have had many deaths recently. People often wait too long for help and are near death when they reach us. Sometimes its too late and there is nothing we can do. A few days ago I sat helplessly on the bed and watched as a woman died, possibly from meningitis. A couple days later, I prayed with the family of a little girl dying of malaria. She needed a blood transfusion and did not make it through the night. At times like this, its easy to feel discouraged about all the things we can't do. However, we have to choose to focus on what we can do. Many more people would die without the clinic and we thank God for allowing us to be here.
Suzy and I have been busy with administrative work. She will be going on a break in a couple weeks and we are trying to get caught up after my absence and get ahead before she leaves. I am making lists galore and enjoy checking things off as we get them done.
We have had many visitors lately. We had a team come in June. They helped in the clinic and did community outreaches. Some of them left on the plane that brought me here and others are leaving in two weeks. While I was in Nairobi, I met a couple, Paul and Elaine, who flew in with me and will go out on the next plane. Paul is teaching the pastors and Elaine has been a big blessing helping Suzy with homeschool. It has been nice getting to know them as well as other other visitors here, Jessica and Daniel.
A HUGE praise is our truck is almost here. Yes, the one we have been working on since February. Gordon and I loaded it while I was in Kenya last week and it left a few days after. We did not get one of the two exemption letters we needed and were told we would have to pay thousands of dollars in taxes at the boarder. Since our food and medical supplies are almost gone, we could no longer wait anymore to send the truck and would have to pay the money. Sabet's friend, Albino, went to the border to meet the truck and miraculously only had to pay less than $250! He then went with the truck to Juba, the South Sudan capital, and passed the inspection again only having to pay less than $250. It is truly a miracle and only God who could have worked that out. The truck should be here in a couple days.
Prayer Requests:
1.We still need teachers for our pastors school. The pastors return next week and we are praying for the right couple or man to come teach these men who want to spread the gospel around Sudan.
2.Pray for that our truck would be free from hijackers or mechanical problems and would get here soon with the supplies we need so badly.
3.The clinic has been extremely busy seeing 130-150 patients a day. We have had many emergencies lately too. Pray that our clinic staff would be strengthened and encouraged as they work round the clock.
For more picture and stories, visit my blog at http://thisisstaciesblog.blogspot.com/. For anyone who feels called to financially support the work I am doing with In Deed and Truth Ministries, here is how you donate:
1.Go to www.indeedandtruth.org. Click on donate and you'll see a my name listed and can designate a donation to me.
2. Mail a check to: In Deed and Truth Ministries, PO Box 51253, Colorado Springs, CO 80949 Please don’t forget to write my name on the memo line. Donations are tax deductible.
Thanks again for your support. It means so much to me.
Stacie
I had a great time in Kenya. Gordon, our logistician in Nairobi, was a great host (babysitter, really). He graciously allowed me to tag along with him as he worked as well as introduced me to some of his friends and family. Everyone was very welcoming and I felt like I had known them for years. I really got to experience Kenyan culture during this month and absolutely loved it. The month was a good mix of work and relaxation. We even went to Mombasa where I got to swim in the ocean and ride a camel on the beach. After missing home (friends, family and the beach), it was wonderful to be there and have fun. I also was extremely blessed to have time to slow down and spend time with the Lord. I felt His assurance that He is in control of everything and I don't need to worry about anything.
As much as I loved my time in Kenya and am so thankful for it, I am very excited to be back in Tonj. Everyone was happy to see me and it felt like I hadn't been gone at all. I missed everyone very much, the Kuj family, the ex-pat staff and the Sudanese staff. Right away, I jumped back into work as we had many emergencies in the clinic. Malaria cases are on the rise and we unfortunately have had many deaths recently. People often wait too long for help and are near death when they reach us. Sometimes its too late and there is nothing we can do. A few days ago I sat helplessly on the bed and watched as a woman died, possibly from meningitis. A couple days later, I prayed with the family of a little girl dying of malaria. She needed a blood transfusion and did not make it through the night. At times like this, its easy to feel discouraged about all the things we can't do. However, we have to choose to focus on what we can do. Many more people would die without the clinic and we thank God for allowing us to be here.
Suzy and I have been busy with administrative work. She will be going on a break in a couple weeks and we are trying to get caught up after my absence and get ahead before she leaves. I am making lists galore and enjoy checking things off as we get them done.
We have had many visitors lately. We had a team come in June. They helped in the clinic and did community outreaches. Some of them left on the plane that brought me here and others are leaving in two weeks. While I was in Nairobi, I met a couple, Paul and Elaine, who flew in with me and will go out on the next plane. Paul is teaching the pastors and Elaine has been a big blessing helping Suzy with homeschool. It has been nice getting to know them as well as other other visitors here, Jessica and Daniel.
A HUGE praise is our truck is almost here. Yes, the one we have been working on since February. Gordon and I loaded it while I was in Kenya last week and it left a few days after. We did not get one of the two exemption letters we needed and were told we would have to pay thousands of dollars in taxes at the boarder. Since our food and medical supplies are almost gone, we could no longer wait anymore to send the truck and would have to pay the money. Sabet's friend, Albino, went to the border to meet the truck and miraculously only had to pay less than $250! He then went with the truck to Juba, the South Sudan capital, and passed the inspection again only having to pay less than $250. It is truly a miracle and only God who could have worked that out. The truck should be here in a couple days.
Prayer Requests:
1.We still need teachers for our pastors school. The pastors return next week and we are praying for the right couple or man to come teach these men who want to spread the gospel around Sudan.
2.Pray for that our truck would be free from hijackers or mechanical problems and would get here soon with the supplies we need so badly.
3.The clinic has been extremely busy seeing 130-150 patients a day. We have had many emergencies lately too. Pray that our clinic staff would be strengthened and encouraged as they work round the clock.
For more picture and stories, visit my blog at http://thisisstaciesblog.blogspot.com/. For anyone who feels called to financially support the work I am doing with In Deed and Truth Ministries, here is how you donate:
1.Go to www.indeedandtruth.org. Click on donate and you'll see a my name listed and can designate a donation to me.
2. Mail a check to: In Deed and Truth Ministries, PO Box 51253, Colorado Springs, CO 80949 Please don’t forget to write my name on the memo line. Donations are tax deductible.
Thanks again for your support. It means so much to me.
Stacie
Truck is almost here!
Monday the 19th Gordon and I oversaw the loading of the truck. By Wednesday the 21, the trucking company said it hadn't left yet because we didn't have the correct paperwork. We were waiting for an exemption letter from the Sudanese government in Juba. We received a letter giving us an exemption for the medicine and other medical equipment, but we were waiting for a an exemption letter for the food, furniture, construction supplies and other items on the truck. The trucking company told us without that letter, we had to pay thousands of dollars in taxes. They charge you 35% of the value of the inventory on the truck. Usually, they unload the truck completely, look at the invoices and decide what you have to pay.
Since we have been working on the truck since February and our food and medicine supply is almost depleted, we had no choice but to send the truck and pay the money. We still kept praying that a miracle would happen and our truck would cross the boarder without having to pay all that money. There is a lot of corruption and when people see a chance to make money, they take advantage knowing you have no other choice. Sabet's friend and former In Deed and Truth employee, Albino, went to the boarder to meet the truck. By God's grace, the truck passed the boarder with us having to pay less than $250! We still had to clear Juba, the South Sudanese capital. Albino went there too. Again they were supposed to inspect the truck and charge a large amount of money. Miraculously, once again were only charged less than $250.
So now the truck is almost here!!!! Juba is only a couple days drive from Tonj. Please pray that the truck and Albino are safe from hijackers or mechanical problems. God has truly done a miracle with the truck so we have faith he will bring it here safely and quickly.
I'll let you know when it arrives.
Since we have been working on the truck since February and our food and medicine supply is almost depleted, we had no choice but to send the truck and pay the money. We still kept praying that a miracle would happen and our truck would cross the boarder without having to pay all that money. There is a lot of corruption and when people see a chance to make money, they take advantage knowing you have no other choice. Sabet's friend and former In Deed and Truth employee, Albino, went to the boarder to meet the truck. By God's grace, the truck passed the boarder with us having to pay less than $250! We still had to clear Juba, the South Sudanese capital. Albino went there too. Again they were supposed to inspect the truck and charge a large amount of money. Miraculously, once again were only charged less than $250.
So now the truck is almost here!!!! Juba is only a couple days drive from Tonj. Please pray that the truck and Albino are safe from hijackers or mechanical problems. God has truly done a miracle with the truck so we have faith he will bring it here safely and quickly.
I'll let you know when it arrives.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
The Farm
Welcome to the In Deed and Truth Farm! Animals are taking over the compound. We have goats, a dog, 10 cats, chickens, 7 chicks, frogs, a dik-dik and now a skunk/badger. Someone gave this little creature to Sabet and Stephanie has taken it under her wing. We think it's either a badger or a skunk. Not too sure, but it's kind of stinky and mean so I am going to say its a skunk. Suzy told me sad news today. Some of our cats will be sent away. We now have too many and because I have tamed some of them, they have become a nuisance. Sasha's new kittens will be taken to other homes when they are old enough and some of my scruffy but sweet cats will be given away too. I am sad, but have to tell myself... it's just a cat... you'll be fine. I'll keep you posted on who makes the cut.
(How can you look at this precious baby kitty and want to get rid of it?!)
(How can you look at this precious baby kitty and want to get rid of it?!)
Praying for a Miracle
Last night Caleb called me over to the clinic to pray with a family whose daughter was very sick. She had severe malaria and became so anemic she needed a blood transfusion very quickly. I tried to comfort her mom and dad as best I could and we prayed for a miracle. Unfortunately, she died in the night and so now we pray for God to comfort her family as they miss their little girl.
Corn Rows
Two nights ago Margaret braided my hair. I wasn't sure if she would be able to do it since my hair is thin, but it turned out great. I was so worried it would come out by morning that I tried to sleep very still. Fortunately, it was still ok when I got up. After two days it is becoming fuzzy so I think I will have to take it out today. It was fun while it lasted!
Do I blend in with the locals now?
(Me with Achol, Joseph Kuol's daughter)
Sunday
It was great to be back at church in Tonj. I loved seeing all the little kids again. I taught Sunday School with Elaine and Donato. We taught about Jesus opening the gate to Heaven as well as told stories of His miracles. We also sang a fun song, played games and prayed for family members who were sick.
(Elizabeth's sons Emmanuel and Sabet)
After church we visited Elizabeth at her home. It was cool to be there after praying at her house in November for her to get pregnant. Whenever visitors come, all the chairs are rounded up from various huts. Once Elizabeth found enough chairs for us, we sat and talked with her while Hannah, Jed and Agum played tag and duck duck goose with the neighborhood kids. Elizabeth graciously provided tea (which was packed with sugar!) and biscuits for us. I love being out and about in Tonj and visiting people. Please pray for Elizabeth's son, Emmanuel. He wasn't feeling well. He is the cutest little guy and although I know Elizabeth has them, he is often without pants!
(Elizabeth with her sons and some other kids that live nearby)
(Elizabeth's sons Emmanuel and Sabet)
After church we visited Elizabeth at her home. It was cool to be there after praying at her house in November for her to get pregnant. Whenever visitors come, all the chairs are rounded up from various huts. Once Elizabeth found enough chairs for us, we sat and talked with her while Hannah, Jed and Agum played tag and duck duck goose with the neighborhood kids. Elizabeth graciously provided tea (which was packed with sugar!) and biscuits for us. I love being out and about in Tonj and visiting people. Please pray for Elizabeth's son, Emmanuel. He wasn't feeling well. He is the cutest little guy and although I know Elizabeth has them, he is often without pants!
(Elizabeth with her sons and some other kids that live nearby)
Monday, July 26, 2010
Exercise
Today I jogged (slowly!) for 40 minutes without stopping! I have NEVER done that before. This morning Suzy, Sabet and I exercised with Paul and Elaine, a couple from San Diego, who are here with us for three weeks. They power walked while I jogged. As we started walking, something in me felt like jogging. I decided to jog and see how long I could go. It actually felt good to be back jogging again. Obviously I was not going fast if their power walking was the same speed of my jogging! Nonetheless, I was excited to have achieved that.
Today Suzy and I got caught up on accounting (shout out to Amy!). It feels nice to be back working here. The clinic is as busy as ever. We are seeing the amount of malaria cases on the rise. Yesterday a seven month old baby was brought in weighing only 3 kilos (6.5 pounds). She was severely malnourished. It's sad to think that's what people were like here during the famine not so long ago. We had to refer this child to Wau for further examination. It appears the mother is feeding her, but she is not able to absorb any nutrients. She was sweet and so tiny.
This evening, Stephanie, Jessica and I did a workout DVD my mom sent. It's from the Biggest Loser. It was SO hard and I am really sore! We are going to do it again tomorrow. Dennis and a few others might join us.
Today Suzy and I got caught up on accounting (shout out to Amy!). It feels nice to be back working here. The clinic is as busy as ever. We are seeing the amount of malaria cases on the rise. Yesterday a seven month old baby was brought in weighing only 3 kilos (6.5 pounds). She was severely malnourished. It's sad to think that's what people were like here during the famine not so long ago. We had to refer this child to Wau for further examination. It appears the mother is feeding her, but she is not able to absorb any nutrients. She was sweet and so tiny.
This evening, Stephanie, Jessica and I did a workout DVD my mom sent. It's from the Biggest Loser. It was SO hard and I am really sore! We are going to do it again tomorrow. Dennis and a few others might join us.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
The Great Frog Race
Today we had a frog race. Daniel collected six of them and he and Stephanie organized the race. We lined them up and released them on our veranda. Those little guys are fast! Some hopped in the bushes and two went under the door into Margaret's room. Ooooppps. It was a little chaotic, so I don't know who actually won the first one. Jed may have won the second one, but can't be sure! It was really funny.
Clinic Training
It's nice to be back. I have missed seeing the cute kids that come to the clinic. Here are a few of the cuties I saw today:
This morning we had a class taught by Santino, one of our Sudanese staff, on vaccinations. He went to a training and passed along what he learned to us. It was helpful to me since I may be helping with vaccinations. The class was really fun and we laughed a lot.
This morning we had a class taught by Santino, one of our Sudanese staff, on vaccinations. He went to a training and passed along what he learned to us. It was helpful to me since I may be helping with vaccinations. The class was really fun and we laughed a lot.
Back to the Busy Life
Friday started off a little quiet for me. I had time to unpack in the morning and then helped Suzy with a few things. After dinner, the clinic got busy. We had several emergencies come in. I wandered over there because I heard a woman was in labor with twins. It has been a while since I helped with a birth so I though I was excited to see it. When I got there I found Caleb treating a woman with a suspected case of meningitis. She was fighting their attempts to start an IV so I helped hold her down. Eventually she settled down, but continued to get worse. She had a high fever so I wiped her down with a cool compress. Unfortunately, there was nothing more we could do for and I felt so helpless as she died while I sat with her on her bed.
There was another cattle raid and a gunshot victim came in. He was shot in the leg and arm. The arm had a fracture that requires surgery in Wau, but Dennis was able to suture the leg injury. I am getting better at seeing bad injuries and was able to hold the flashlight for him as he did his work.
The woman with twins gave birth around 2:00am. Stephanie was worried there was may be a problem as she struggled to hear two heartbeats. Fortunately, two girls came into the world, small but healthy. They were identical twins (same placenta), but one was much bigger than the other (2.9 kgs and 2.2 kgs). I was in charge of documenting the events as they happened. Later I held one of the babies and had to rub her back to make her cry. They were a little gray and Stephanie wanted lots of air to get in their lungs. They were hard to make cry!
(Baby 1 - the bigger one)
(Baby 2)
Never a dull moment in Tonj!
There was another cattle raid and a gunshot victim came in. He was shot in the leg and arm. The arm had a fracture that requires surgery in Wau, but Dennis was able to suture the leg injury. I am getting better at seeing bad injuries and was able to hold the flashlight for him as he did his work.
The woman with twins gave birth around 2:00am. Stephanie was worried there was may be a problem as she struggled to hear two heartbeats. Fortunately, two girls came into the world, small but healthy. They were identical twins (same placenta), but one was much bigger than the other (2.9 kgs and 2.2 kgs). I was in charge of documenting the events as they happened. Later I held one of the babies and had to rub her back to make her cry. They were a little gray and Stephanie wanted lots of air to get in their lungs. They were hard to make cry!
(Baby 1 - the bigger one)
(Baby 2)
Never a dull moment in Tonj!
Spring in Sudan
It must be spring... in Sudan. There are lots of babies. Sasha, our friendly cat, had another litter - three kittens this time. She had her last set in December. Poor thing can't catch a break. I think she gave birth before I left. They look about one month old. She has hidden them in a wood pile.
Also, one of our chickens had babies! There are 10 of them. We'll be eating good soon! While I was gone a pen was constructed for Bambi and the baby chickens. It's really cool.
Also, one of our chickens had babies! There are 10 of them. We'll be eating good soon! While I was gone a pen was constructed for Bambi and the baby chickens. It's really cool.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Goodbye Kenya
Although I was excited to go back to Tonj, I was sad to be leaving Kenya. I had an awesome month there. I wasn't sure what to expect since I was going alone, but Gordon was a great host. He let me tag along with him as he worked and introduced me to some of his friends and family. After missing my friends, it was nice to be welcomed into a group of such fun people and feel like I knew them for years. I really appreciate Gordon keeping me safe and entertained. However, I'm sure he's happy to be done with babysitting duties! I feel like I got a better sense of the real Kenya on this trip and really loved it. It's a beautiful country with a wonderful culture. People really help each other out. I recommend everyone go to Kenya if possible.
I am also thankful for the rest and medical care I received. I am 100% better and feeling healthy and energized to work.
Shout out to Jeff, Liz, Lucy, Elly, Ester and Churchill. Thanks for everything!
I am also thankful for the rest and medical care I received. I am 100% better and feeling healthy and energized to work.
Shout out to Jeff, Liz, Lucy, Elly, Ester and Churchill. Thanks for everything!
Made it to Tonj
After a nice plane ride, we arrived in Tonj safely around 2:30. The weather is wonderful... nice and cool, but not cold. It was great to be reunited with everyone. I feel so loved by their excitement to see me. Thanks for all your prayers!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Flying to Sudan today
Say a prayer for us today as we fly back to Sudan today. I'll post an update as soon as I can from there.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Goodbye Dinner
Tonight I had a farewell dinner with Gordon, Jeff, Lucy, Agnes (Lucy's friend) and Dennis. Dennis, who has been on break in Kenya, came to Nairobi today. We conducted a couple interviews for a new lab technician earlier in the day and walked from Amani Ya Juu back to the house. It was longer than we thought, but it was nice to be out. Dennis will go back to Sudan with me on Thursday. This evening we went out for pizza one last time. We had a great time talking and laughing. I am so thankful for the chance to get to know them and will miss them very much.
(Dennis and I with our best gangsta faces)
(Dennis and I with our best gangsta faces)
Last Video
Here is the video I have been dying to post. It is my last one until the next time I am in Nairobi. This is Mark and Dennis' first rap. It was done on New Years Eve just before midnight. It was the first of many raps. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-yL_Fd9iwM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-yL_Fd9iwM
Monday, July 19, 2010
Truck is loaded!
Today Gordon and I loaded the truck. We thought it would only take two hours, but it ended up taking six. After the end of a long day, it was great to see the truck finished. We have been working on the truck since February. Food and medical supplies are at a critical low in Tonj. We are still waiting for one exemption letter from Juba and are praying we get it tomorrow so the truck can leave.
Please pray for everyone in Tonj that their needs will be met and all the supplies will get there soon.
Please pray for everyone in Tonj that their needs will be met and all the supplies will get there soon.
Breakfast
Since I am leaving in a few days, I need to use up all the groceries I bought when I first got here. I had some bacon in the freezer and decided to cook breakfast. So, today we had eggs, bacon and french toast. Why do most of my blogs have to do with food?! Maybe because variety is a treat after being in Sudan.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Yes, more videos!
I am almost done. I have two more to go, but they are long ones and the internet keeps messing up my downloads. Enjoy these...
Kenya:
Elephant Orphanage -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S09Yg8VMgXg
Sudan:
Hokey Pokey -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QxQOZMijLA
Hannah's Birthday -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhKpcYEcFNg
Charades -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYewb_PelLA
Kenya:
Elephant Orphanage -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S09Yg8VMgXg
Sudan:
Hokey Pokey -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QxQOZMijLA
Hannah's Birthday -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhKpcYEcFNg
Charades -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYewb_PelLA
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Amani ya juu
Today I went to Amani ya juu. I have talked about it before on my blog. I love it there. It's a ministry that teaches refugee women skills so they can support themselves. They have a nice shop with the products they make and a cafe. I was there for over four hours reading, eating, drinking tea and shopping. I did some damage. Since I won't get to come back until my next break, piggy wiggy ordered two entrees! In my defense they were about three hours apart and I had leftovers! I ordered a chicken taco and then nachos. It was yummy!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
More Mombasa Pictures
I got some pictures today from Jeff's camera. He had a lot of great ones. Here are a few more from our trip...
(Jeff, Lucy and me)
(Despite our back luck with the tire, we kept our sense of humor which helped make the situation not so bad.)
(This picture and the one below cracks me up. I didn't know Jeff took these until I saw them. I prepared sandwiches and drinks to take on the trip so we didn't have to buy food on the way. Gordon also suggested bringing sausages. I don't often cook sausage and apparently am not good at it! I cooked them in the morning before we left. I guess I should have put a little oil in the pan. Because I didn't, the outsides were charbroiled! They were cooked ok on the inside, but the outside looked terrible. So here they are seeing my pitiful sausages and laughing and I am trying to defend myself. However, there was nothing to defend. It's going on my cooking disaster list.)
(Snacking is part of the fun of road trips. Here Lucy is eating one of my sausages. She is so nice!)
(Pretty scenery on the way)
(Palm trees make me so happy! We knew we were getting close when we began to see more and more palm trees.)
(Jeff and Gordon, happy to be in Mombasa)
(Esther showed us a photo album before dinner.)
(We had this with rice. Eating with your hands is a little tricky, but I am learning.)
(On our way to the beach. We went to a private beach where they had beach chairs laid out. It was quiet and peaceful)
(I was so excited to have my feet in the ocean)
(If someone told me two years ago I would be riding a camel on a beach in Kenya I would have said no way! It's amazing where God can take you.)
(One last picture before leaving the beach)
A road trip in Kenya is way more exciting than driving in the States. We saw giraffes and monkeys!
(Jeff, Lucy and me)
(Despite our back luck with the tire, we kept our sense of humor which helped make the situation not so bad.)
(This picture and the one below cracks me up. I didn't know Jeff took these until I saw them. I prepared sandwiches and drinks to take on the trip so we didn't have to buy food on the way. Gordon also suggested bringing sausages. I don't often cook sausage and apparently am not good at it! I cooked them in the morning before we left. I guess I should have put a little oil in the pan. Because I didn't, the outsides were charbroiled! They were cooked ok on the inside, but the outside looked terrible. So here they are seeing my pitiful sausages and laughing and I am trying to defend myself. However, there was nothing to defend. It's going on my cooking disaster list.)
(Snacking is part of the fun of road trips. Here Lucy is eating one of my sausages. She is so nice!)
(Pretty scenery on the way)
(Palm trees make me so happy! We knew we were getting close when we began to see more and more palm trees.)
(Jeff and Gordon, happy to be in Mombasa)
(Esther showed us a photo album before dinner.)
(We had this with rice. Eating with your hands is a little tricky, but I am learning.)
(On our way to the beach. We went to a private beach where they had beach chairs laid out. It was quiet and peaceful)
(I was so excited to have my feet in the ocean)
(If someone told me two years ago I would be riding a camel on a beach in Kenya I would have said no way! It's amazing where God can take you.)
(One last picture before leaving the beach)
A road trip in Kenya is way more exciting than driving in the States. We saw giraffes and monkeys!
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