We've arrived

2Cor4:8  We are hard pressed on everyside, but not crushed, perplexed, but not abandoned; struck down but not destroyed.  We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.  For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body.  So then death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

We have arrived at Tenwek rejoicing in God's faithfulness.  There were many answered prayers.  Our check process in Rochester was hectic but the agent was very gracious and there were no extra fees for our 10 bags which were all overweight.  All our equipment was received with very little issue.  One short inquiry in Nairobi as to our packing list but it was as if the guard didn't even look at the contents on the list which was mearly a piece of paper I produced from my backpack as I had no packing list. 

We are settling in to our apartment by the river and are grateful for our host family who is helping us acclamate.  We are receiving meals through Monday until we have learned how to cook with the available supplies.

I am overwhelmed by the weariness of the workers- mainly the surgeons.  70% of their work is casualty and emergency work that comes in daily.  As 2 Corinthians reveals they are struck down and near exhaustion but press on with Christ working through them.  I begin work tomorrow.  With 2 cases already scheduled for me.  Many clinic patients will be waiting to be seen also.  I pray for the people and their needs and I cry for the workers for their weariness.  I pray I can bring them some relief.

The family is working on their plans including building projects, ministry with children.  The local children have found us and swarm around our apartment, peering in the windows, asking to play.  Isaiah is making friends quickly and Hunter is so precious with the kids.

Thank you for your continued prayers.