Habari Yenu? (How are you?)

Well if you respond with "mzuri sana" then you are probably doing very well like we are. Kenyan hospitality is really indescribable. So far we have met with several members of the LiA-Kenya Team and each have several things in common, a beautiful smile and a warm heart. And not to be left out is their incredible faith and commitment to the cause of Christ that is shown in each of their actions.

A couple of us on the team like to see a little direction for what the summer has in store, and today we got it. It might be hard to understand from home, but there was a strategic plan by those in charge to let it unfold before our eyes as to not have us come in with huge assumptions. I'll be the first to admit that I can be very foolish of what I create in my mind.

One thing I have noticed and the team discussed this morning is in our situation of tiredness and culture shock, that we may have forgotten some of the essentials to living as a Christian is instructed to. For me, Philippians 2:1-7, is a good reminder of the guidance we were given for personal interactions, and if you haven't noticed yet, that is a HUGE part of our trip. We all came to serve, but humble acceptance of our host's service is also of utmost concern. Diving through our team's need for unity amongst ourselves and the LiA staff was also of great concern. How awesome is it that a plan was laid out for us by Jesus himself!

A little side note just to let you worry warts know, we are in a very secure location with nice amenities. The guest house is very cool and only slight modifications to a typical schedule are needed. Shower with your mouth closed, plug in an adapter before you start your computer, and take your malaria medicine with breakfast are about it.

We look onward with great expectations and no reservations that God is really going to work both through us and in us over this summer, hope you are now updated and as excited as we are!

-Mi2 Daniel