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Today is it!!  We miraculously leave again for Nairobi, Kenya.  We owe thanks to so many people who have prayed, encouraged, provided financial provision and donations to take with us.  THANK YOU!!! I will try to update this blog at least once.  But we do have a FACEBOOK Page:  Cross Point Nairobi Team.  Please "like" our page and follow along there.  Internet is not consistent while there, but we will do our best. It has been crazy these past few weeks with work responsibilities piling up for both John and I, family illnesses and then last weekend the sudden unexpected death of our nephew, William. Thank you once again for your prayers. I would be dishonest if I didn't say that each day this week has been difficult to emotionally engage in  our trip to Nairobi.  My heart is sad. I did have one friend write me and ask how I can reconcile this event with God, as "his timing is so confusing"  This question has brought me to my knees....
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