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Home again, and yet homesick
Yes, we are home again, yet our hearts, minds and prayers will forever be in Kenya!I returned home on Oct 5th and had surgery at U of M hospital on Oct 7th. I was sad to leave Kenya, but so thankful for a great American hospital. I have broken the fibula bone in two places, so the Dr. "installed" a plate with four screws. He and Mauro got into a dicussion about self-tapping screws which Mauro tried to convey to me upon awakening from surgery, but I was having none of that discussion! The inside ligement that had snapped was healing nicely so he didn't have to sew it. Overall, I am doing much better with the pain now, and I only need the meds a couple times a day. Tha

Home Again
Deaconess Linda had her surgery & is home recovering. She not only broke her leg in two places but also tore a ligament. Continue to pray for her complete healing.Our team became the dwindling group as the trip went on; first we were 7, then Kirk became ill, then Linda & Sue left early, we went to Amsterdam with 4, Karen went home & then there were 3.The two flights were interrupted by a one day stint in Amsterdam. It was cold & rainy but we enjoyed the city anyway. We mostly spent our time strolling around & took a canal barge tour. Karen's husband met us for dinner, which we all enjoyed immensely. Karen rode the train to the airport with us & ca

A Heartfelt Goodbye
With great sadness we just said goodbye to both Sue and Dcs. Linda. Pastor Dennis and Karen drove the two to the airport. It seems as if the last three days have been filled with great joys and sadness, the mix of emotions is at times overwhelming. Even though I know they are comforted in the knowledge that God has plans for them both. I can not even imagine the sadness that both Sue and Linda are feeling on the way to the airport. They are both such talented and gifted women and there is much work to be finished. I know they are imagining their next journey to Africa. I knows that only GOD nows what the next journey has in store. Please pray that Dsc. Linda and Sue have a safe journey

Coming Home Early :-(
Yes, it is true. I slid down a slight hill and lost my balance. I knew it was serious when I heard the bone in my leg snap. That's a sound I won't forget for a very long time! I was taken to Nairobi Hospital, which Lorna said was the best hospital in Kenya. The doctor was so kind. The first thing he said to me was, "Polysana." When I didn't understand, he explained that it means, "Very sorry." He even offered to get me something to eat! The pain is manageable, thank to my personal nurse, Karen, who was with me and has been my constant companion every since. She is staying home with me today while the others go to the Safari Park and shopping at the Maasai market.