Wolu Jehova Sautikyok (Kipsigis for God is Answering Our Prayers)

It is evident that God is answering all of our prayers. It is also clear that it's on His time. Last night, I slept on a gurney next to Scottie in the hospital, as once again, Marcie held down the fort. Scottie had a minor delay in responding to weaning himself from medical treatments, but as of this morning is on the mend. It was a long and restless night, but today he is slowly walking down the halls (with his IV drip), coming off the morphine and becoming more independent again. He made me laugh when he said he was tired of all the "redundant hospital gown!" (a play on "redundant tissue," referring to the surgery). Our prayer is that he can possibly sleep at the apartment tomorrow, if he can get off the narcotics and be a bit more mobile. Please continue to pray for a speedy, healthy recovery.

As for the kids, they are doing quite well. Last night, after a game of flashlight tag with the other kids, they played cards with Marcie and went to bed late. Naturally, that was the "adult plan," to get them to sleep in this morning. Mission accomplished. It is now 10:30 am here, and as they continue to sleep, we will try to rest and re-coop a bit from last night. It's kind of like camp, minus the hospitalization. Wallace said, "It's like Dad's in the infirmary."

In the Guest House before Scottie's surgery, a bunch of us (including Scottie) played Taboo and The Settlers of Catan (a new but fun one for us), and have watched several games of World Cup Soccer. At one point on Sunday, I thought I was alone, so I started playing "at" my guitar. I was in the middle of Amazing Grace when I looked up and noticed 6 nationals along the fence listening in! I was totally embarrassed, but I figured they wouldn't know how bad I really was :) Before I knew it, others sat beside me and sang along to Prince of Peace and Lord I Lift Your Name on High. Talk about stepping out of the box! God is definitely working over here, because I really do not play well.

Additionally, while I was with Scottie yesterday, Wallace organized an art class for some of the missionary kids. She had 10 kids in her "class" and they made Salvation Bracelets. Apparently, Glenn was her "assistant," and they are planning to teach another one on Wednesday. For the girls, it's not the same without Emma, Claire and Courtney, but they are finding new friends in the Bemms and having the Whites and Crognalies here again has also been a blessing. This year, Glenn continues hunting for camelions and climbing trees in search of avacados and bananas. Meanwhile, Hugh misses the Roberts boys and Levi and Jeremiah Galat, but has again sought out Peter to carve swords for him. He has also found a buddy named Todd. The problem is that Todd is 23 years old and may not need a "Dennis the Menace" following him around everywhere, especially as he tries to get work done. However, Todd has been a lifesaver. He's here for a year (been here 6 months already) and is a Yale graduate in Engineering from CA, overseeing the Intern Housing Building Project here. It's inspiring to see so many young people dedicating themselves to Christ's work.

Not too much more, except to say how thankful we are for all of the thoughts and prayers. In spite of everything that's happening surgically, we are having a good time. Scottie sends his best to everyone and hopes to add his thoughts to the blog soon. Until next time. Ave

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)