It's 2:30a Friday morning Seattle time. It feels weird to be back home. Part of me is still in Kenya mode (it's 12:20p today there). There was ice in my water; can I drink it? If I don't finish my meal, can I give the rest to someone I meet? What happened to all the diesal, dirt and wild driving? A 2 lane road in Nairobi means 2 cars, a bus, a motorcycle and bicycle can fit and manuever through. Throw in a half dozen pedistrians for good measure. Lines on the road are optional. No one hawking their wares at street corners and during "rush hour" traffic. Usually only the motorcycle drivers had helmets, and their passengers were out of luck. Where did the mosquitos go? What about the grazing cow (very skinny, with bones showing through their hide) on the meridian strips and along the roadside?

The Lord got us all home safely, most of the luggage arriving (I think the Yenokidas are missing one, and hopefully it will arrive tomorrow), smooth flights, and pretty good health. A few of us got respiratory bugs, and a few of us got the stomach bug (is it a 1, 2, or 3??). No injuries. So many answers to prayers.

It was great to see the welcoming crowd of family and friends at Seatac. The youth made the adults very sweet cards of appreciation. It was us old guys who were blessed by the youth over and over again. There were hugs and smiles and "see you real soon!" as we said goodbyes until Sunday or sooner. Indoor plumbing and drinking water from the tap are awesome gifts!

Thank you, Cindy, for being a wonderful team leader. You took such good care of us, we didn't have to worry about anything. Thanks, Dan, for being her wonderful support, and for your comic relief. Thank you, Trenton and Erika, for leading the youth, and consequently, the adults as well (we're all think we're younger than we are). Thank you, Barb, for your photographic and electronic talents, recording events so others can see what we saw. You also have an evangelistic heart and planted seeds whereever we went. You're awesome! Thank you, Heather, for your tender spirit and heart, making us cry alongside you, tears of faith, hope and love. Thank you, youth, for being amazing team members and leaders. You set the bar for trying new things successfully. I didn't hear anyone complain. Your parents should be very proud of all you accomplished with the Lord. The Lord grew you guys in our short 2 weeks together. It was a blessing for me to witness your growth and stepping out in faith. Thank you family and friends, for your loving support and prayers while we were in Kenya. It was a great experience to serve there.

I'm still sleepy, so I'll finish my thoughts when I'm more coherent. Forgive me if the grammer doesn't make sense. For now, thank you all again. Bwana asifiwe! Mungu mu mwema!

Mzungu Anna.

Anna.