The 27 bites on my right elbow testify to the fact that a mosquito net with holes in it is less than effective.
My sleeping pad has been to over 15 countries, and has seen better days. The airflow nozzle leaks air throughout the night, and so most mornings I wake up to a deflated sleeping pad and a stiff back.
We lose power every night for a few hours (sometimes the whole night). It usually happens while in the middle of cooking dinner, and so we have to grab headlights and switch from the electric stove to a charcoal grill.
I have eaten the same food for the past four months, cockaroaches and mice come out of the woodwork each night, and most days I battle exhaustion. And guess what…
It doesn't matter! 🙂
(complaints make Kolby upset)
Every situation we can respond with complaints or respond in worship. The bible says to do everything without complaining or arguing. That is why on our team we have a rule that if you can't serve with a cheerful heart, you shouldn't serve at all. I would rather deal with dirty dishes than an angry teammate. Instead of complaining that no one washes their dishes, I like to simply thank God that my household has eaten.
Choose worship!
(worship makes Kolby happy)
Thank you Jesus for a mosquito net that keeps most the bugs out, a sleeping pad that keeps me mostly off the ground, power that stays on most of the time, food in my belly, a cat to scare the mice away, and the strength for every day!
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Prayer Requests
Rest! Monday is our day off. We need rest, and we need to do something fun together.
Thanks to all my supporters! To be fully supported for the Kenya trip, I need another $550 to come in before the end of the month. To support me, click here.
Thank you to everyone who donated towards the 18" Journey! I have received the $500 deposit and secured my spot for the summer. Now I need $1900 by May 1st to be fully supported for the summer. God is a God of the impossible! Join me in prayer! To support me, email me at [email protected]
In two weeks we will be joining together with team Uganda in Nairobi and having our final debrief. Pray for safe travels for both teams, and an incredible finish to our trip!
Thanks!!!
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Trivia
The first person to leave a comment on this blog with the correct answer wins the point. Whoever has the most points by the end of this trip will receive the prize (a souvernir from Nairobi).
What do the above bolded letters spell out?
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Leaderboard
Judy Cave – 2 Points
Ms Patti – 1 Point
Tom LaCombe – 1 Point
Tom Barg – 1 Point
IMDBob – 1 Point
Jake M – 1 Point
