I'm pretty sure I was born in the wrong country.. I'm definitely meant to be Kenyan..

Hello World!

Kenya is still the greatest country in the world and everyone is still doing well!

Last night was without a doubt the best night sleep Brittany and I have had thus far (not sure about all the other cabins). We woke up pretty early and went to finish painting Pastor Ben’s Church in downtown Nairobi. We painted from about 9:00-1:00. I ended up getting a pretty intense headache after about two hours, though. It wasn’t fun at all. After laying down in the bus, taking some pain medicine and getting prayed for it passed within a few hours.. Thank goodness!

After painting we went to the market. It was QUITE the experience. We bartered our little hearts out. Who knew I would be so good at bartering? It is my hidden talent! I got some serious deals. I can’t wait to show you all what I got. We ate lunch there (we got to eat PIZZA—it was everything that is glorious) and just shopped.

After painting, shopping and endless hours of crazy traffic we finally got back to Brackenhurst. We enjoyed about two hours of free time after arriving back here. It was so nice to just have a little time to relax. We have all been feeling the effects of working so hard these past two days. I know that none of us took the down time we had this afternoon for granted. It was great.

After our down time and dinner we had a group meeting. We all gathered to just kind of share stories and talk. It was very refreshing. This is the best team I’ve ever worked with. God could not have chosen a better group of people. I’m so proud of all of us. I never thought I could love a group of people so much after only knowing them for 8 days (except for Amanda and Brittany, of course, I’ve known them much longer). They’re all so great and never cease to amaze me.

Please continue to pray for us. Tomorrow we will be spending the day at the aids orphanage. I know tomorrow will be full of various struggles and we could really use your prayers. Also, please pray for Dr. Hawkins. He’s had a migraine since yesterday morning and hasn’t been able to leave the bedroom.

I will leave you all with my favorite quote from today…

“Well, my Nanny always told me ‘The more you cry the less you pee!’” –Amanda


I love you all!

-Marissa

Mrs. Sandra: Brittany is doing great still! She is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever met and hasn’t stopped smiling since we took off. You’ve got one incredible daughter!

Mom and Dad: I might be bringing a child home… So, just a warning. Also, I have a feeling I might be in love—but he is a missionary, so, we are meant to be. Oh and he doesn’t have aids—that is always a plus! Just kidding.. About the love part anyhow.. The child part—totally happening. Also, tell Will I got him the coolest, most rad present EVER at the market today.. I’m more excited about his than the stuff I bought for myself!!!