Still Safe, But Not Much News

Hello from Nairobi –

We are still safe and sound. Things are tense, but ok for now.

The news that we get is that the opposition’s demonstration scheduled for today has been rescheduled until tomorrow. So, we need to wait and see – and we all need to pray. They tried to move toward their location today, and they were met with police resistance. The leadership of that party decided to wait. First, it was announced that it would be Tuesday, and then they changed their minds and decided upon tomorrow. From what we have seen and heard, the opposition party officials are doing their best to remain peaceful. They are willing to meet with international mediating forces, and those same mediators were scheduled to meet with government officials also. We are encouraged by some of the latest news we have heard.

We are on hold, and it can be frustrating at times. Horace and I are both thankful that we have had the opportunity to venture out to the school and see friends. The school has recently completed construction of a pool, and they have opened it for the school community. It was a much welcome and enjoyed diversion today for many of us. Don’t worry, the school is not far from our house.

The streets are quiet around us. All of what we hear and see of troubles is what you may be seeing on television as these areas are not near our home.

It has been most encouraging to read your messages of faith and perseverance. It is just a reminder of the wonderful prayer support we have had in our 3 years in Kenya. Please keep it up! Pray for peace and reconciliation with all the people here. Also, please keep our stateside family in your prayers. I am sure that you can understand their anxiety while they watch the news about what is going on here. It is hard to convey to them our safety, but we do not feel we are in danger.

We will write more tomorrow.