Good morning!
It's 11:15 a.m. here and I have exactly 45 min. until I check out of my hotel here in Livingstone. I must say that although I hate to leave this beautiful place my heart is ready to see the children at camp. Yesterday, when we were in immagration in Botswana there was this little girl who was quite taken with one of the girls here. She was the most beautiful little girl I have ever seen. I couldnt help but get so excited to meet my children I will be working with next week. We leave for Lusaka today and will be in meetings tonight and church tomorrow. Hopefully I will get some restful sleep tonight and tomorrow night. (I've been quite the insomniac since Ive been here). :)
To recap you on some of the amazing things Ive done this week: (I just figured I would post pics when I get back to the states)
*Dinner cruise-hippos and elephants!!
*All-day safari on the Fourth of July-came "this close" to giraffee, monkeys, hippos, impalas, elephants, warthogs, many birds, and something very very rare according to our guide, a lioness hunting a tasty warthog. :) no words to describe my excitement!!!
*Elephant back safari - Miz Ellie was my elephant and Im totally smitten!
YES as you can see this has been a one in a lifetime experience for me. Im so grateful to be here and have had this vacation but now it's time for the real reason Im here...
Pray for me and my roomie, Sab. We've both been struggling with being a bit sick. However, Im sure this is totally normal. Prob. just water from the shower ha!! :) Also, please pray for our team and all of the people involved. God's really been getting me ready with my many trips across the border into neighboring countries. The look of desperation and sadness on these childrens faces is overwhelming. I CANNOT wait to share the message of Hope to these beautiful children.
I love all of you and appreciate your comments and prayers. I feel them! I seriously do!!
Love you much!
Kelli
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5 comments:
What fun! It sounds like you have had such a great time. I miss you and can't wait to see the pictures ... I wonder if they will match the pictures in my head. They'll be much more spectacular, I'm sure. I'll be praying for health and your travels.
We are so glad to hear again from you. We are so thrilled that this life-changing opportunity and the many experiences you have had has been more than you ever thought possible. Will be praying constantly for the days ahead, your health, your ministry with the kids,safe travel. Dad, Kati, David and I send our love. Let us hear when possible. Love,
Mom and Dad
Maybe you should have laid off the hippos and elephants at the dinner cruise. I think that would have made anybody sick.
You're gonna do awesome with those kids! Have fun.
Joshua D
I am always so anxious to hear your latest adventure in Africa. What an experience! Elephants? Wow! I will pray for your health and continued uplifted spirit. I wish I was there with you!
Shauntelle
Kelli!!!! It is so great to read this and hear about your exciting trip. I just have tears in my eyes because I can hear the joy in your voice as you are "typing" about your adventure! Love you and send prayers! Amy
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