Monday Morning Update - March 3

Technology can be a wonderful thing, but I am learning the lesson to always double check on its accuracy!!!

I received a message Thursday that our entry had been posted on the blog, but it was not the case as it was evidently lost in cyber space. So, I went to repost this morning. I guess the blogger site felt guilty. It posted it twice to make up for last week. UGGGGHHHHHH!!!!! I am attempting to fix the problem. Maybe you can have patience for me. This certainly seems to be a rough Monday morning.

We are trying to get back on track after all of the turmoil for the past two months. The overall atmosphere in this country is so different than just one week ago. Many are quite hopeful of the future that this peace deal will bring. At the same time, there are many sobering reminders that Kenya has a lot of work to do to heal and achieve lasting peace among all people. Many organizations are looking at ways they can address these problems. People who once worked together peacefully were torn apart over the elections and resulting violence and there is a climate of hostility in some places that will be hard to overcome. Now, Kenyans begin work to live together in peace and understanding.

We are all doing fine and getting ready for a busy week.

Tuesday, we head to Murang’a to meet with a farmer group. They are growing passion fruit. We will hold a business seminar and a discipleship lesson with the group leaders. Horace will be in the field checking the crop. It will be the first time I have been there since before Christmas. Horace has visited the crop, but we have not had a large meeting.

Friday is another busy day. We are meeting with a new group in Kabete – which is very close to Nairobi to start a flower project. They will be growing the Bird of Paradise flower. We will be starting the seminars and discipleship lessons with them.

While tourism and travel to Kenya has been disrupted, it has meant the cancellation of some of the short term mission teams that were coming to work with us. We are pleased to say that we are now beginning to make plans for teams coming. That is indeed great news. Please pray as these plans are finalized and details are worked out.

Family life is going well. Mary Shea is back to normal activity, although swimming certainly gave her a challenge (20 laps just to warm up!). Horace is gearing up for a basketball tournament this weekend. He plays his electric bass in chapel with the worship team today, and I hope to make it over to attend. Spring Break is in just three weeks, and I have to say, they are counting the days! We have sold two puppies, and we have two ready to go. Tangawizi, our sickly one, is fat and happy here, but she is not quite ready to leave us – or the medical treatments.

We will continue to update you as things develop, although, I will be checking for more accurate postings on the website. We are so thankful for your prayers and encouragement.

Have a Blessed Week!!

Anne