2011 day 1

So, after 'hitting the road', (strange saying, isn't it.) Sandy did allow me to sit up front and see where we were going.  The traffic was light and most of the drivers respected the fact that we owned the road and had a much more important agenda that they had.....We got to the airport, which as it turns out is not in the air.  Sandy pinned a note on my jacket that said to return me to Kenya,  kissed me goodby and left me sobbing with the curbside checkin boys...They were kind and seemed to understand that I needed to be treated like a 5 year old.  Victor asked me if I was potty trained and seemed relieved to find out that I  am.  The extra baggage....not my personal problems....but the check thru stuff calculated out to $600.00 extra in costs.....I started to cry and Victor gave in and only charged me $500.00.....nice guy....use him if you travel with Delta out of Seattle.  Much to my surprise, I felt as if I had been given a great gift....only $500.00.....like a years wages for most of the Kenyans....strange how my mind twists things.
So, here I sit with my computer like a good missionary, ignoring the people around me, so as not to reveal that I care about them....cuz Jesus told me to.....care about them, not ignore them...  With TSA behind me...you know, not behind me, but having gone thru it, I am much more relaxed....how is it that a 5'2" 110lb blonde can scare the bejeezus out of this manly Marine.  As I looked around I took comfort in the fact that every one else had the look of panic in there eyes as well....Such is my concern for others feelings....I take comfort in their discomfort....at least I didn't see any fully automatic rifles, unlike in the place I am going....anyway, I digress.. with my computer, which has revolutionize our society...now instead of having to clean our fingernail and figet with our clothing or glasses etc, we have an electronic way to ignore those around us...god forbid that we actually talk to somebody else....no wonder we are frightened of them....they are us in a different body.   Am I an idiot or what!

Looking forward to see what God has called me to.  Last time it turned out to be mostly different that what we anticipated, and I have an inkling that this will be the same.  So, I am totally prepared to be not prepared.  My only saving grace is that I have a kidney belt for the trips into town, and I have had some time to build up some emotional protection...you may not know it but it helps in places like I am going....both the belt and the emotional protection.  Am excited to see Jeff and Carla....imagine....me excited to see Jeff....I told you my previous trip changed my life.  There are 89 kids producing snot at the home now, up from 82 when we were there in Oct....so keep researching a use for snot and I will provide the product....we'll get rich. 

I miss my bride of 43 years already, having not been apart this long ever....she seemed very sad to say goodby....at least I hope that the tears were sadness.....so when you think of me, pray for her.....at least that she might send me the return ticket home.....  So many of you have been most generous and kind with your prayers and finances.  Thank you so much.  None of this trip, stuff, or mostly the care for all those kids would be possible.  Without Jeff and Carla the kids would mostly die....without you, the kids would be without Jeff and Carla.....get the connection???  Thanks again....and thanks to Joyce and Ron whose tireless effort gives God an avenue to send the needed support for the kids.

2 hrs left and I enter the magic tube/transporter and end up in Holland....wait....wait...I'm going to Nairobi.....I need Victor...or my mommy.....

Probably be a couple of days til I ruin your thought life with my dribble....should give you some time to clear your head....