Malindi

  This week we have had the privilege to spend time with many of the WGM missionaries from all over Kenya at the annual WGM retreat.  Despite what a previous blog said, which we just deleted, we are not in Europe (there was a scam posted asking for money for Jeremy Greenlee, who lost his wallet).  Don’t know where the posting came from.  Anyways, the retreat was actually held at a beautiful hotel on the coast of Kenya in Malindi.  Though we have enjoyed our stay greatly, we have frequently been blessed with the scoots (sorry, probably too much info)!  Our intestines are not yet adjusted to the extra parasites in Kenya.  The hotel is an all inclusive resort and the food is wonderful.  We had to pay the expensive rate of 5000 shillings (about 60 US dollars)!  That included all our expenses while here, so the trip was well worth it since it was so cheap.  We also were able to get a free 30 minute windsurfing lesson.  It was a blast.  We have had meetings throughout our stay here and had the privilege of hearing from Roy Lauter, former professor at Asbury College, who gave us powerful lessons about centering down with God.  We also were able to get to know many of the missionaries a little better.  We feel extremely blessed to be able to work with these amazing people who have given up so much to serve God in difficult circumstances throughout the country, many for over 20 years.  It is amazing to hear about all that has been accomplished through these dedicated and humble servants.  We live where we work, and thus we often do not get much time to relax, so the timing for the retreat was perfect as we were able to get away and take some much needed rest.  Though we have not had much free time because of all the meetings, which were very enlightening, we feel refreshed and excited to return to the babies! ~ Jeremy and Nicole