Final Remarks

Yesterday we had one more Africa meeting to wrap up a few things. It was great seeing everyone again. The college kids weren't there, but still being together again was nice. On October 7, 2009 we are going to present pictures, videos, songs, and our thoughts to the church. Mostly the meeting was to discuss preparations for that.

I really miss Kenya. I miss feces covered babies, cuddling up in your arms. I miss waving to everyone on the side of the road. I miss bumpy car rides. I miss mosquito nets. I miss dust storms, and just dust in general. I miss the aroma of body odor every time you entered the room. I miss seeing bananas hanging from shacks on the side of the road. I miss singing, jumping, dancing, clapping, and "amen-ing". I miss endless hi-fives. I miss feeling dirty. I miss people who don't care what you look like. I miss 8:30 team meetings. I miss peanut butter sandwiches. I miss the van rides. I miss Swahili. I miss Barbara and all of the other AIDs babies. I miss dark purple fanta. I miss seeing blue and red uniforms. I miss the beauty of the rift valley. I miss livestock tide on the side of the road. Most of all I miss the love and kindness that all Kenyans have. The love and kindness that Kenya taught me to have. The love and kindness that I am still striving to earn. The love and kindness that I will never ever forget.