"I hear the drums echoing tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She's coming in 12:30 flight
The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
I stopped an old man along the way,
Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies
He turned to me as if to say, Hurry boy, It's waiting there for you
CHORUS:
It's gonna take a lot to take me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never have
The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become
Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
It's gonna take a lot to take me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa, I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa, I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never have"
(Toto - Africa)
So yes, I am getting nostalgic as I have one more sleep until I leave my beautiful Kenya and head into the slightly unknown country of Uganda. This is my next chapter into what God wants for me, and I appreciate every one of you, helping me be a part of Kenya for the time I was given. So as I head off tomorrow night (Sunday 29th Sep), I will miss Kenya. This country has made a deep impact on my life. I love the people, their beautiful smiles, their caring hearts and blessings such as Kibera slums. I have loved being immersed in there, from the colourful people and their stories we talk about, to the smells, to the dirt and grime, the hurt and the healed. This year abd last year has been a time of blessings to being able to impact people and wonderful children in Kibera. I thank Haki Group for having me and God has been able to use me in so many ways. I will miss Haki, but I do feel it is the right time to move on. Do I have a full answer in Uganda? Nope, but I do know I need to follow where the door is wide open and this is it! I am spending the last months of this year to experience the organistion of New Hope Uganda. To meet the children and visit their school. To immerse myself in Uganda and the beautiful children there. To meet the boss man and see if they want me there next year.
Many have asked about the Westgate attack here; I was not near there. The repercussions tho are quite heavy tho. You always feel like you are living on the edge, watching people on the bus, only going to the local mall if you have to, fear lurks around, But after being at a church planned memorial (which I think is excellent, churches stepping up) I realised that God is still around. Just no answers as to why. But in life, things may not get answers. So basically, I am alright and thank you for so much interest in me and if I was ok. I felt real special and loved :)
So, I pack down my laptop down for the last time in Kenya and thank you all for your constant love and support for what I am called to do. I love you all (and that's true, not a pop star "I love you all" nonsense) and I will send out a newsletter when I have settled in Uganda. And then only a few more months and I will be back for a visit. I pray you are all well, and know I am praying for the ones I know of who are in need of it. Stay away from electric eels and never play soccer with a hedgehog.
May God's grace and peace rule over Kenya
Night all
G-man. The intrepid umzungu missioning to see God's Kingdom come to earth. One life at a time, one country at a time :)
P.S. I finished my final project for Haki Group - have a look at it. This is leaving a legacy from all of us!!
