Q&A (AV)

Yo, peeps!

 We’re still in Kampala, and enjoying staying with our new Ugandan family.  Yesterday, we went to church with them.  It is small, outdoor, and held at somebody’s home about twenty minutes away from where we are staying.  Afterwards, the eight of us (Clifford, Prossy, Esther, Erin, Grace, Philda, Candice and me) went out for lunch at a local restaurant before heading back home.

Yesterday was the day of the Kenyan election.  We continue to pray that God’s hand will be in it, and that there will be peace.  If all goes well, we plan on heading back to Kenya on the eighth. 

 

We thought it would be fun to do a little Q&A for y’all.

 

Q:  Favourite Kenyan food?

A:  Ugali with sukuma wiki and pilau (spiced rice dish).  AND MANGOES!

C:  Ugali with sukuma wiki and chapati. Even me, I like mangoes.

 

Q:  Favourite mode of transportation?

C/A: Piki Piki! (Motorbike taxi)

 

Q:  Do you have bad tan lines for Janelle’s wedding?

C/A:  Ahhehe.. maybe?  Sorry, we’re working on it.

 

Q:  What has most surprised you about your first trip to Kenya?

A:  I knew that there would be a culture shock, but I was surprised at how much of an impact it had on me emotionally. 

 

Q:  What is your favourite part of the day at Mercy Home?

A:  Eating dinner on our front steps while visiting with the students after they’re out of school.

C:  Morning.

 

Q:  What is most different between your first trip to Kenya and this one?

C:  Last time I was part of a team that had leaders who had been here before.  This time, I’m the one with experience, so I have to be a little more on my toes and independent.  I love having Anna here because she’s always game to do fun stuff on short notice!

 

Q:  Worst sister-fight so far?

C/A:  It was probably over a mango.

 

Q:  A lesson learned?

C:  It’s all for Jesus. 

A:  Looking to God for rest, and learning more about trusting in His power. I need to rely on Him for strength because my own efforts aren’t enough and leave me feeling drained.  Also, Nutella and Peanut butter make most situations better.

 

Q:  Theme verse? 

C:  “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Matthew 13: 45-46

A: “The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:5-7

“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew

10:39

 

Some funny quotes from the trip so far:

 

C: Did you do anything fun today? 

A: silence

C: Did you do anything today?

A: (defensively) Yes, so much.  (Pause).  I ate breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

 

“Will God raise it from the dead like He did for Jesus?” –small Brian (referring to Anna’s dead camera). 

 

“It’s just overwhelming because all my life I’ve known everything.” –Anna (referring to Kenyan culture, our first day in Nairobi). 

 

“Oh shut-up and get a life kids.” –David Ochana (muttered to the kids running after our car yelling, ‘howayou mzungu!  Howayou mzungu!)

 

“I’ve never been so happy to see a hipster.” –Candice (after seeing an Indian wearing shorts in Eldoret).