blessed

M is napping, J and E are playing nicely and quietly together, and Kevin just left to pick up some things in town. I sit here thinking about how blessed I am. This has happened more times than I can count since we've been here in Kenya. Whatever is going on and I am overwhelmed with a feeling of humility and love. I am so thankful for God's grace upon our family in this transition. We have said many times that we wonder when things will be hard and when we will want to leave, what will set us off, what will cause us to desire "home," what will make this place less enjoyable than it is now? We are feeling at home in Narok and enjoy life as it is here. Sometimes, I feel like it's not all that different from "home." I do wish I just knew Swahili, not because I'm not enjoying the learning part, but more because I see the benefit of speaking to friends and people in town in their language instead of mine. I have really enjoyed teaching the kids and being with them all the time. I wonder what it will be like when Kevin's working full-time in the office and I'm with the kids all day by myself (and w/ Jackline). I am in the midst of planning school for the next few months and I'm excited for what the kids will be learning. I am also looking into next year and what curriculum to use/order. I wish we had more books for the kids to read and for us to read to the kids....I wish we had a library! :) I am setting up the school room, trying to get things in the best place for the kids to use and enjoy. I wish we had bulletin boards to decorate instead of slanted ceilings although I have some fun ideas about what to do with those too! Well the kids' quiet playing has gotten a little louder and now involves tackling so I should go. I am so thankful for all of the prayers as well!