The expectation was that at this time today I would be half way home. I had a list of things to do and have been eager to get started on them once I return so that I can start another month of pediatric wards. Yet, here I am writing another blog post while sitting in a hotel in Nairobi Kenya. Long, frustrating story short, one of my flights was cancelled due to winter weather (ugh, I hate snow!) and now we are not flying out until midnight tomorrow. My stomach is a little off due to the stress that I am not dealing with very well from it all, and I am sure my sleep will not be great either. But I can already see the hand of God in changing these flights and am asking the Lord to help my unbelief.
Of all the cities on the continent of Africa, I just so happen to be in one that I have a few contacts and friends. So in stead of flying out a few hours after arriving, I have been able to spend sometime with some wonderful friends. Today, I saw some of Nairobi and was reminded that God is faithful despite me and my lack of faith, that He always hears, and that He always has a plan that is good, acceptable and perfect. For example, Kenyan phones run on pre-bought minutes like a tract phone. We used one today to call our travel agent to attempt to rebook our flights. Though our minuets should have run out in the middle of the conversation we just so happened to be given a few extra free minutes from the phone company, right before we ran out! This allowed us to finish the conversation and confirm that our flights were rebooked.
Tomorrow I will have the opportunity to worship along some friends here in Nairobi and other Kenyans. An opportunity I would otherwise not have had. I am trying to trust, and be still in the waiting to see what God has planned for this extra time. But please, join me in praying that our travels will go more smoothly from here on. I don’t want to miss what He has for me here in Nairobi, but I’m also ready to get back to life.
After leaving Tenwek on Wednesday, we spend a few days on Safari. It was wonderful to see such amazing creation! These last few days have given us some time to process all that has gone on at Tenwek and while being in Africa, but I know it will still take some time. Please be praying for our journey home and for the days to come. Because of this delay we will have to jump right back in to work without time for rest. I for one, will be in desperate need of Christ to sustain me. Thank you for your prayers thus far they have been felt and I am deeply grateful!
