Today was another free day (our last full day in Nairobi) so we spent it shopping in downtown at the City Market and I bought a lot of things, most of which are made out of lime stone so I am not sure how my suitcase is going to pass the 50 lb restriction! After a lunch of chicken and chips (fries) at one of Mary and Milka's favorite places (and this place had car tags from different US states on the wall so being the tourist and only mzungo in the place, I got my picture made with the GA tag!) we then headed to Gara which is a street market on the outside of the city for some more shopping. I only bought a couple of things there because its like a huge yard sale of used stuff so I didn't really want to buy anything used. After shopping, we headed to the church for the fellowship service but when we got there, they had decorated the old church with tables and threw us an appreciation dinner! It was so thoughtful and everything looked so nice, everything but me because I had no idea we were doing this so I was in jeans and my braves t-shirt with my hair in a pony tail...but I did explain when I got the microphone that we had been shopping and riding the matatu all day long so they just laughed! They gave me a present and they gave me one for my dad and my mum (mom) since they supported me coming on this mission trip! I thought that was so sweet and just represents the kind of people that are here in Kenya, everything was so heart felt and it makes it even harder to leave tomorrow. But I do really miss my family and friends and I can't wait to get back to where everybody speaks the same language (so I can understand) and where there is a mixture of people and I don't stand out and get stared at like I am an alien!
We have a late flight Wednesday night to Amsterdam and then we get our connecting flight to Atlanta. I should be home around 2pm Thursday. Then I am leaving with the family to head to the beach for a couple of days for family vacation...I am going to be one very tired world traveler!! PLEASE keep us in your prayers for traveling mercies as we fly over 18 hours home.
I will try and post pictures on here and on Facebook when I get home...no promises though as there are so many.
God Bless!
Leslie / Shiro
YAY!!! Sister's coming home, finally! I don't think we've ever been apart for this long, not without talking all the time! I am so glad you got to experience all that you have in the past two weeks, and I know that you have plenty of details to share that you weren't able to share in the blog. I can't wait to see you, hear all about it, and see the pictures.
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you Shiro! I pray God will wrap his arms of protection around you, Richard & Penny as you make that long journey back HOME ;-)
Love you
LeAnn
Hi Leslie, praying for safe travels back to the USA! I have sooo enjoyed reading your blog and keeping up with what God is doing in your life and around the world. It's so awesome to hear stories of people in a different part of the world worshipping our God and Saviour. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSharon M.
Sounds like you have had a wonderful and blessed time! I have enjoyed reading your posts, and love how God is using you as an incredible vessel for His kingdom :)
ReplyDeleteI pray that you, Penny and Richard have a wonderful and safe trip back to Georgia. Have a great time at the beach!
Love you lots!