Last day for now

Well, Friday was a great day.  Thanks to Pastor Allan we were able to get a few different meetings with various people in Nairobi that work in the courts and in the government.    We are so greatful to everyone for taking their time on their casual Fridays to meet with us even though they had a lot of work to do.  They gave us great advice and hope.   They fully support all our efforts with the schools as well as the adoption issues.   Thanks so much for all your prayers.   We sat in the hotel Serena - the same hotel they settled the violence issues over the last election in 2008 and they decided on the shared government and on passing the constitution which they did in August.    Amazing workings of God - from total chaos and violence 2 years ago - to a new constitituion and governmental protections.   Only God can bring such greatness from such darkness.  

Got home after flying for a few days at 1:30 Saturday here, but late at night in Kenya.   Safe and sound and enjoying spending time with Chris and Colton and Lexie tonight and Brooklyn, Josie, and Pat tomorrow for the teen kenya bible study.     Hopefully will see some of you tomorrow at late church.  

God had me thinking last time I left Kenya on the way home something that sounds so simple and cliche, but is so life changing if you let it sink in.   "Our whole lives are mission trips."   We are here on earth for a temporary period.   Our real homes are in heaven.    Therefore every second of every day should be lived as though it is a mission trip.   We are on a mission here on earth to love one another and teach others about Jesus.   Every moment of every day.   I will keep posting updates on the work that Kristen is working on in Kenya and that Pat and I are working on here in the US for Kenya to keep everyone updated.  I will try to post once a week  (good way to keep me accountable - not that I need anything more than my Pat for that).  

Thanks for following and I hope you check back soon to see how God continues to work in Kenya so great.  

Carrie

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  1. Patricia M. MolitorOctober 23, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    I am very happy that your time in Kenya was productive and well-spent. My prayers for that were answered. Praise God!

    I look forward to working on all the Kenya projects that you brought home with you.

    Welcome back.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 24, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Welcome back! I'm looking forward to hearing all about your trip in person. Thanks for doing this blog. See you Friday!

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