1-27-10arrival

1-27-10
Wed
21:26 (Kenya time)

“The Lord has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; and the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God (isiah 52:7-10)” {Psalm 18 + 1 Kings 8:27-53 + 1 Kings 9:3 + 1 Cor 3:16} when I arrived in Kitale this afternoon I felt the deep happiness and excitement of returning home. At every street and building, I wanted to tell stories of my memories that happened in and on and around them. I am so excited to see my brother Jared tomorrow! I’m staying with the team (Caleb, Sue Cochette [I should find out how to spell her name], Cindy Love, Bob, and LuAnn) at Karibuni Lodge. I was almost overwhelmed with how nice it is here (by Kenyan standards)(Beautiful too), but I soon felt much more comfortable when all the electricity in the area whent out. My peace and joy were completed wheni was welcomed and embraced by Bob and LuAnn (when LuAnn huggs me she squeses out any doubts or concerns that may be playing in mind at the time.) Then, my peace and Joy were overfilled when Hellen, the flower lady, showed up at the door. She somehow seems even younger than she was 2 years ago. Her smile! The beauty of her smile is more true and constant than the beauty of the roses we bought from her (aa makes shift vase of which are besideme now). She said, someone who does not forgive is someone who has forgotten what Jesus did for them (Mat 18:23-35). I thin that it is only the Love of God that makes her smile. Pastor Peter and Sarah ate with us tonight. It usually inspires me to shut my mouth when Peter or Bob are sharing wisdom or vision. Como se dice sweet!