Relaxing in Nairobi

So we've officially been in Nairobi for well over a week and are enjoying every moment. This past weekend we attended an AIM Eastern Region Conference in Limuru (small town 30 min north of Nairobi). It was a nice venue with an abundance of good food and fellowship. I was personally thrilled at how many veggies the hotel had at each meal--I stocked up! :) Fresh foods is a rare commodity where we are.

The conference centered around the parable of the 4 seeds--but quite a different message than the hundreds of others I have heard before. We all agreed it was an incredibly refreshing outlook. Curt and I just enjoyed meeting many new families and catching up with old friends we've met along the way. On Saturday, in the middle of the conference, there was a rummage sale of sorts out in the hotel parking lot. Missionaries bring an array of goods they either want to give away or sell and have a swap meet. I scored some great baby clothes, haha! Maybe it's too early to buy but I couldn't help it. There were Carter's onesies and sleepers in there for $0.75 & $2.00! No WAY any sane mother would let those go by, as cheap as they were.

Well, not this one anyway-- :)

I guess I'm failing to mention that they were all girl's clothing. There was no boy baby clothing in sight. Curt gave me a look when I came back to the room with an armload of pink and frills. Haha. I can always save them if need be! I also purchsed some nice souveniers from the craft shop.

We arrived back in Nairobi Monday morning and settled back in at Mayfield Guesthouse. We'll be here until Friday when we head back to the bush for our last small stretch until we head home. I can't believe we are this close already. I know I keep saying that, but really, we are down to 50-something days left! Amazing. This next month, however, will be the most difficult with the holidays and being away from family. I never imagined I would spend one of my Christmases in the African bush but here we go! There's a first time for everything, I suppose.

We've really enjoyed our time here but are truly feeling that our time is coming to a close and that God has plans for us back in the states. However, we desire to make this last stretch meaningful and (pray that it will be) fruitful. If you could pray this for us, that would be fantastic.

We love you all,
Abbie (Curt & the baby)

PS--After Thursday evening I will not be checking my gmail account until we are in Nairobi again in mid-January. Thanks to all who have written us while we are here!