Thank you all for your incredible support over the past eight months and I look forward to catching up with you all individually because i know that time has not stood still for you all and that so much has happened not only in my life but in all of yours as well and i am excited to hear about it!
I know that the next few months will present it's challenges as I re-adjust to being back in the States and trying to find my place in this world across the ocean, but i am confident that God will make it clear in His time where He wants me.
So, since i was unable to put a ton of pictures on here while I was in Kenya I decided to take advantage of the fast internet and put some on today. These are pictures of when my friend Ann (from Chicago) came to visit me after her 2 month stay in Uganda, a picture of the neighbor kids coming over one last time to say good-bye, and pictures of the going away party that was thrown for me in Kibera...it was a blessing because I was able to go back into Kibera one last time before I flew back to the States. They were incredibly generous and gave me the sweetest gifts! Also there is a picture of me and my roomates. We finally got around to getting a "family" picture together. Oh, and one of my friend Genesis and me. We work together but he was unable to come to the party so this is when he came to say "kwaheri" (good-bye).
I hope you enjoy them and I will be in touch!
8 comments:
Hey Girlie! Yea!!!! Woohoo!!! That's my reaction to you being back in the states! I'm so happy you're home safe, and I can't wait to see you sometime...I think while you're in Seattle I should come up to see you or something- or we could meet half way maybe. I'd drive all the way up there just to spend a day with you babe :)...all the way, it's like, only four hours. Anyways, I'll email you soon. Love you so much, Les
hey there! i cannot believe you are back in the states. its going to be weird cause i am so far from you. i was closer to you when you where in Africa--how weird is that. i miss you and we will need to talk! love you!
welcome home - thugh im not there... u know... karibu anyway.
have a great time, you got a lot to reflect on, and a billion stories to tell about things like roads, chickens, "up country meals" petti coats, kibera houses, kenyan culture, pastor and matthew, risky matatu rides with their music and videos. ay ay ay! im sure you'll enjoy telling stories, and hearing others as i have. thinking of you at this time
dave
WELCOME HOME!!! I cannot wait to hear from you and hopefully see you sometime in the near future! I (like your dad religiously check your blog and was super excited to see your update). I am praying for you as you adjust. Love you lots,
Sarah
Glad you're back safe! Give me a call sometime! I'm sooo glad I got to come visit! Everyone loves our bus fare/ hawkers story!!! Love, Ann
Welcome home Shayla. Such good news to hear of your safe return. Enjoy your time in Seattle.
Love to you,
Linda Hickmann
Shayla, it was so good to see you... I love your pictures... and I can't wait to see more!
Love you Shayla!
Steph
Hello. This post is likeable, and your blog is very interesting, congratulations :-). I will add in my blogroll =). If possible gives a last there on my blog, it is about the Servidor, I hope you enjoy. The address is http://servidor-brasil.blogspot.com. A hug.
Post a Comment