Our toothbrushes are packed, our camera batteries are charged, our tax forms are in the mailbox, and we are ready to head off on our two-month venture. In roughly three hours, Jessica and I will be departing Lexington on our way to Tenwek Hospital in western Kenya.
The route looks like this - Lexington - Detroit - Amsterdam - Nairobi - Tenwek. If all goes swimmingly, we should be rolling up to Tenwek a few hours before your alarm clock rings Monday morning. We would request your prayer for a safe trip.
The anticipation has been building now for a long time, and the Lord has overcome many hurdles for us to be leaving today. After all, this trip has been in the planning stages for over 14 months. Just this past week, I floundered through my last med school exam (it's finished!) and Jess discharged her last therapy patient.
The great testimony that we share is of your unfathomable love and support for us during this time. Jess and I have been struck with the amazing depth of friendships that God has given us. We have been completely humbled by friends such as you. Thank you already for loaning suitcases, for watering our (struggling) plants, for lending good books, for gathering medical supplies, for collecting our mail, for offering hundreds of words of encouragement, for generously giving, and for earnestly praying. The blessings are too many to count - everything from extra meals to extra hugs. Thank you so much for making the Body of Christ so beautiful.
hey guys I look forward to following along! I am praying for your safe travel today and tomorrow. I am glad that even though we have been separated by distance for some time we can still have a great friendship through our mutual faith in Jesus. He really is awesome!
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