It’s a new year, so how ‘bout we reconnect? Before I knew it, good ol’ 2011 was taggin’ 2012 into the ring, the hospital was re-opening, surgeries were underway, and then I was on a plane to Ethiopia. Seriously… out of control. But now having the chance to breathe in a good supply of new year air, I felt like this blog needed some attention. Read the rest of this entry »
Let’s be honest. I have no clue why you decided to click on whatever link brought you here. I don’t know why your eyes are skipping across these words right now. And I’m definitely lacking a reason for your decision to invest your time in reading about my life. But since when do I have to know why in order to be thankful that you are? Feel me? And in a similar way, we don’t have to know why God chooses to do (or not to do) certain things in order to be thankful that He does. Yeah. Anyway, I just wanted to remind you that I’m thankful for you. And that last bit was a rabbit trail God opened up, so I took it. Moving on… Read the rest of this entry »
Gone are the days of promising to write more frequently…that day has been replaced by this day, the day I promise to write when I feel the desire to. Because let’s be honest, for these posts to be worth anything to either of us, I know on my part it has to be organic, unforced, and impromptu. Trying to schedule my heart to produce something of worth is like trying to get a hummingbird to stop moving – it’s not very effective. Read the rest of this entry »
Welp, it’s official. I am an alien. And not some fugitive alien. Registered. Thoroughly finger printed. Photographed. Given a card to prove it. That kind. After a fun filled morning at the immigration office in Nairobi, it seems that J.E. can now phone home… you know what I’m saying? Right. I’ll stop. Anyway…
Last Saturday hosted a few highlights for me. First off, it was my three month anniversary here, and I have no shame in stating the cliche observation that time flies. As if my 21 day gap between posts isn’t evidence enough. Sheesh. Secondly, I was asked if I could Skype in with our CURE team while they were at the Purple Door arts and music festival Read the rest of this entry »
Welp, good afternoon and happy end of July! This is the coldest July I think I’ve ever experienced in my entire life. Yay for living in the southern hemisphere. And since there’s always too much I could probably tell you, I’ve decided to make a list of 31 lessons, whether learned or relearned, to represent July. Yep. So, here we go… Read the rest of this entry »
If your eyes are reading this, then consider yourself hugged. When I write, it’s my way of keeping track both of what’s going on around me and what’s going on in my heart. So for you to take the time to track that with me is nothing short of humbling, even if you’re just trying to kill time. The fact is, God shows me His love through the investment you make. Just thought I’d start off with that…
So these past several days have been all over the place, but here are some highlights in chronological order: Read the rest of this entry »
I know, I know. Two weeks have passed since my last entry. Pole sana (So very sorry). In all honesty, once I write a handful of kids’ stories and edit their pictures and create their videos, I don’t want to see the computer for awhile. Not an excuse, but just giving you some context. :) Seriously, thanks for hangin in there while I get back from my detour in the woods. I love y’all.
So an uncharacteristically quick recap: Read the rest of this entry »
This week we had two mobile clinics back to back. On Tuesday, we headed out of Kijabe, took a road through the tea and coffee plantation fields, crossed the equator, rounded Mount Kenya, passed some elephants, and ended up in Meru. A very accomplished journey I’d say. And the hotel we checked into… KLASSy, with a capital K for Kenya. The sculpture animals on the front gate were just the beginning. But highlight of the night goes to my success in two things: killing a mosquito and breaking a mirror. The mosquito buzzed by my head, landed on the mirror, I got up, smashed it, and the mirror. Super. Luckily the hotel had mzungu mercy on me, and didn’t charge me for the damage. They got a laugh. I got teased. Even trade. Read the rest of this entry »
I can’t believe it’s been over a week since I last wrote. Good gracious. A lot happened, so for the sake of your time and eyes and for my habit of long windedness, this recap will be in a list form.
I had no idea what to name this post, so “Thursday” is the super creative title I came up with. This week’s interviews have gone really well, and it’s been interesting to hear their different stories and backgrounds and why they want the job as the Communications Officer. I have one more interview to go, and then I’ll be talking with Jack, the Executive Director, about who would fit best. If you’re up for it, I’d appreciate any prayers for discernment. I’ve never liked the idea of having to turn someone down, but I know God knows who this job needs to be given to, so I’d love for my heart to be in tune with His choice. Read the rest of this entry »
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