Hi there- its been awhile!

After over a month of orientation, of sleeping in many different beds, of eating meals in many different dining rooms, and of learning so many new things, we have been given a place to land.
We are now in Nairobi and temporarily living at an AIM compound, specifically,
the Muringa Compound in house #5.
As of today we have been here for 2 weeks and have thoroughly
enjoyed having a place to call "home".
Here is a little photo tour...

 starting with a picture of the house. We reside on the right half.

Here is our new wheels- a Pajero.
And below are a few pictures of inside the house.

Jonathan just completed his first week at the hangar and Miriam and I have been meeting new people, finding places to get fruits and veggies, figuring out the area and learning as much Swahili as we can.

Going...going...

It's the evening before we are to leave for New York and I (Rachel) am here with a little update.
We have been in Boston the last 5 days repacking, purchasing last minute stuff, packing, repacking and tons of other things you need to do before moving out of the country.
We have gotten to spend quality time with brother and sister in law Daniel and Tanya who live here and are graciously hosting us.
Miriam has enjoyed time with auntie and uncle as well as our old friend and companion Makwa.

Tonight we have all our stuff ready to go and tomorrow we drive to New York to AIM headquarters.
On Thursday the 14th we fly to Nairobi!

North Minneapolis Tornado

Click here for some pictures of our neighborhood...

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/87217931@N00/sets/72157626790055592/

Easter Message, part 2

http://vimeo.com/11775467?ab

Deep.  Packed.  Loaded.  Simple.  Powerful.

Easter Message, part 1

http://vimeo.com/20960385

'nuff said.