Traveling by bus across Kenya from Nairobit to Kitale was interesting. Pot holes, narrow roads, zebras, baboons, only 1 stop in 7-8 hour bus ride, and small towns along the way kept me looking around the whole time. It actually wasn't that bad, and my friend Cassandra says that these are some of the best roads in Africa.
I only have a few more minutes on the internet, but need to explain how Jesus is giving favor. While in Nairobi we had to get our visas to Congo. The embassy was up 13 flights of stairs and the elevator was broken! Once to the top, we thought we were golden; however, they gave a checklist of things we needed, but didn't have on us, like passport pictures and a copy of our passport, and we only had an hour to do it all! We prayed, ran downstairs, found the shops we needed next to the embassy and next to each other - amazing! Somehow, we got all the stuff and ran back up the 13 flights within the hour. Once there, they said, you need to fix this letter, etc, etc. Aw man! Our calves were starting to hurt.
We ended up having a little more time, went back, fixed the error, and went up a third time. After talking to the man in charge, who was big and scary, he told us he wasn't sure if we would get the visa, but to come back in a few hours.
Prayer and lunch provided for a good distraction. The end of the story is that when we got back to the embassy we got the visas! Thank you, Jesus!
I hope you are all well. Things are great here still.
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Hi Amber!!
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't get to reply to your emails before. Wow! You're in Africa! I'm glad you're keeping a blog-- good to hear what's going on there! And wow, this Visa story sounds like a tiring workout-- you guys all must be in pretty good shape to be able to run up 13 flights of stairs! Great to hear that it worked out. I love hearing stories like that. Anyway, I look forward to hearing more as time goes on. I'm just trying to settle into being married-- definitely an adventure in itself :) but nothing like being in Africa! My out of the country experience last year was enough for a while for me-- so no more of those any time soon. Now I get to hear about all my friends' adventures which is fun! I hope you continue to see God's hand at work there, connect well with people on your team and people you'll be meeting and serving, and embrace this amazing opportunity for all God has in it for you.
I miss you so much!!! I totally giggled when I thought of you and Cass running up and down the stairs and then I thought its a good thing they are both runners. I love that you are together on this adventure. You must be having a blast. Africa!!! Who knew. are you getting emails right now. I have private things to tell you. Oh man I am asking God to give me an adventure. Next time I am going with you!!! Miss you much.
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Nichole
Awesome stories, Amber! I thought I would be notified with new blog postings, so I didn't think to check until I just read something on your FB page... I'll have to check in more often now.
ReplyDeleteI love the stairs adventure! Praise God for the result and yes, I was thinking it's a good thing you're in shape too. Haha...
I'm so inspired reading your entries. Thanks for doing it. And rest assured that you're covered in prayer!!! Love, Julie