The perfect ending . . . .
The perfect ending to our long year is . . . . The Indian Ocean! We are truly delighted for the chance God’s given us to celebrate our family’s survival this year by a trip to Diani Beach, Kenya over the next two weeks. We have found a perfect little beach cottage just steps from the coral stairs leading to the sand. This is hot season in Kenya, perfect beach weather, and we will have our own cook and access to fresh seafood, veggies and fruit from local villagers everyday. Sounds like heaven. The thing that makes it truly perfect is sharing it with the three people I love best; David, Naomi and Quinn!
Yesterday our journey began with the first leg, automobile. For the first time I drove the whole way from Bundi to Kampala including scary nightime in the city with it’s huge drainage ditches inches from my wheels. David cut his hand pretty badly just before we left home (nearly needing stitches) so his hand needed rest. It’s an exhausting journey to make and each time I forget how tiring. After a full day of bumping, jolting and rattling along we were truly ready for a good Kampala restaurant dinner and a full night’s sleep.
Now today we’re off to Nairobi by plane! We will spend two days there with wonderful friends we met at MTI who have children just N and Q’s ages. What a treat. Then on by TRAIN to Mombassa and again by FERRY to Kijiji (well mostly by taxi but there is a ferry leg!) In Africa, most of the adventure is getting there so pray for safe and enjoyable legs of our journey and for deep soul rest as we play in the sand and sun. We have another big year ahead of us and perhaps big changes for our family. Pray for God to meet us in each other, in conversation, prayer and good books. Pray for our children’s hearts to be shored up in our love and His. Pray for David and I to remember what it’s like to be JUST husband and wife. The words “Christ School” are completely verboten during this trip!
Ann -
The whole family is praying that God will give you and the family rest, body and soul. Sorry that a trip to Uganda seems impossible this January, but maybe soon.
Love
Dad
Hey, Nairobi, Mombasa, Diani Beach…you’re headed to my old stompin’ grounds!! The Indian Ocean does indeed have healing properties and I will pray you all get a full dose! Oh how I wish we could holiday with you. Perhaps someday… We love you guys.
Pierce Family!
It looks like we were in the same place at the same time. My abroad program did its debriefing session in Mombassa and one of my friends had just come from Diani beach raving of its beauty. I have been home in the United States for about a week now and the freezing cold is much more miserable than the scorching heat of Mombassa. Anyways, I hope you had a relaxing and renewing time! You guys are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. Tell Naomi and Quinn hello for me!
Have a Merry Christmas!!,
Katie Morris
I haven’t been by the blog lately I’ve been so busy (leaving for 5 weeks at MTI myself day after tomorrow), but what a joy to read what’s up and rejoice in your wonderful vacation. I miss you guys and cannot wait to see you in hopefully a month and a half (that is if we cross paths in Kampala before I’m off to Mundri. Kisses and hugs to the kids.