Arrived!

About to lay our heads down to sleep in Nairobi... Yes, we made it, as did EVERY SINGLE piece of baggage! Half the team was even upgraded to business class. Humphrey and eife Helen were there welcoming us with smiles and hugs after we got through customs. God has been very good to us.

Yesterday was a fun, full day in London, where we met up with Tim and Abigail's friends, Rev. Andrew and Elizabeth Alden, who gave us a tour from a local's perspective and prayed over us before we said goodbye.

Pray for credit cards to work better!

Tomorrow, on to Chuka.

Photo: obligatory pose with Big Ben.

Intrepid travelers

This is an incredible team. Seriously.

Ready for liftoff!

Made it to the airport, checked bags all the way thru to Nairobi (surprise bonus -- thank you Lord!) and we're waiting to board. Feeling blessed and a little giddy :)

Being sent.

Yesterday was Commissioning Day.  A moment to remember we are not a little band of do-gooders, but a piece of the Big Body stretching out in one direction for the whole -- backed up, prayed for, sent -- to make much of Jesus. 

Keep those prayers coming.  We leave in 48 hours.  

Tub Packing Day!

Yesterday we sorted, packed, addressed, numbered, weighed and stacked our tubs bound for Kenya.  It was a bit of a puzzle, but we did it! 

What are we taking?  Tons!  School supplies, medical supplies, team uniforms and sports clothes, socks, underwear, balls, recreational stuff like pingpong sets and volleyball nets, linens, towels, sewing supplies, 400 pencil pouches filled with goodies for the kids ... on and on.  What a generous outpouring of love from our congregation.  We can't thank you enough!

And thank you British Air for offering missionary fares with extra baggage allowances.  We couldn't take so many needed supplies otherwise. 

Just 8 days and we're on our way!

Filling Tub Mountain

Packing day is coming!  Tub Mountain is 3/4 full!  Thanks to everyone who's been bringing donations — we're going to be able to bring almost 1 ton of supplies to the homes! 

Thank you!