H I everyone,
This is our first opportunity to blog. We are safe. Mike has the flu so please pray for him. A few highlights: We saw Lucy and she is beautiful and happy! She has been having some severe neck pain and of course I jumped to the conclusion that she has meningitis. She does not have meningitis but does have Typhoid. She is on some good drugs and getting better. We are looking at having her attend a new school next year. We had a 2 hour meeting with one of the originators of this quality Christian school. We were very impressed. We have had several productive meetings. We are truly living the verse Hebrews 3:20 “Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, He is able to accomplish infinitely more than you would ever dare ask or imagine.” Fruited Plains is getting ready to get big quick! Only God will be able to accomplish the vision He has given us. Please pray that we follow His lead in all things and not mess up His plan! There is a curfew here in Kitale. We have to be in by 7:00 every night. As most of you know, we have many evening business/fellowship meetings that don’t even start until this time. Although this curfew is a pain it is also a blessing as it forces us to get the rest we don’t usually get. The curfew is going on because the situation is bad. The military is all over the mountain shooting and bombing trying to find the SLDF. There are some radicals who have decided they want all their original land back which has caused many problems. Many innocent people are being killed. The military believes the SLDF is trying to hide out in Kitale which is why the curfew is in effect. We can’t imagine not going to Mt. Elgon!! This past year and half, although there has been danger, we have always been able to go as long as we had security. This time, security may not be enough. We are praying that we will get word that we can go. You all know how we love these people but we will not be stupid, we will not put our lives in danger so please don’t worry (mom, dad and Linda). It is hard though to come all this way and not be with our friends. Tomorrow Mike and I are actually going to plant our 5 acres (Well, at least a couple of rows) How crazy is that? Two city slickers! There is so much to share and so much to do. We love you all. Please continue to pray for us. We would love to hear from you.
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Hello my friends! I am so glad to hear from you and to know that you are safe. I have no doubt that God will protect you as he has many plans for you both, which it sounds like are coming to fruition. I am sorry to hear that Lucy is sick; but I'm sure Freda is taking good care of her. It breaks my heart to hear about Mt. Elgon; they are such an amazing group of people and knowing all they have gone through recently is just horrible. I will continue to pray for them.
Enjoy planting your two rows and will look forward to seeing the pictures.
Can't wait to hear all the details when you get home.
Love you both and know that Dean and I are praying for you.
We are thinking about you and praying for you daily. I know that God is using you for His Kingdom and Glory. Thanks for the update -- we missed you Sunday!
:-) smiles and hugs,
Robyn
Michele, so glad that you and Mike are safe! I'll pray that Mike recovers from the flu and Lucy recovers from typhoid quickly, and that you stay healthy. So exciting that God has such big plans for Fruited Plans, and all (ha ha, I know most of us that is the hardest thing!) you have to do is be obedient. I am so excited to see you when you get home to hear about all the ways God used you in Kenya. Praying that God will send you a clear sign about whether you can go to Mt Elgon. Blessings, Tasha
Hi M&M: 2nd attempt to respond to Blog. Hope this goes thru. Hope Mike & Lucy are feeling better. Mom had to have her Chemo formula changed. The last on was too toxic & caused a severe rash all over her body & left her so tired that it was a struggle just to dress herself. She has another Dr appt today.Mike, I screwed up, our golf date is 4/16 not 4/9. Hope you can make it. Love you guys lots, be safe, Mom & Dad
Couldn't let the day go by without wishing you both a happy and blessed Easter there in Green Acres. We miss you and pray for you! Hope Mike is feeling better by now. It's really great to know that when you come home, you'll be able to plant us a vegetable garden!! How lovely!! In the meantime, take care of yourselves & know we love you.
MaryEllen & Bill
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