Jambo

Greetings once again from Kenya! Dana & I are contentedly perched on the front porch of Mom & Dad's home watching the kids reacquaint themselves with what they remembered and loved about the property. The rain drenched red earth has dyed their feet and knees in careless henna like patterns, which is a wonder as they seem to rarely touch the ground while skipping, climbing & swinging throughout the grounds. But it took a while to get here...
The journey seemed long, with two near sleepless flights that seemed to drain us, leaving us looking translucent and feeling fragile. Before we managed to navigate the itinerary Anna had collapsed in a trembling, unconscious heap at my feet and managed to conjure up a bleeding nose in her otherwise colorless countenance. Upon arriving, Noah wasted no time in catching hold of some quick but violent flu that stole whatever reserves he had and left him empty and blanched.
But that was yesterday, and today laughter, a sound nights sleep, new energy to explore our surroundings, & reconnect with our parents and friends we had met previously brings a welcome change in experience & perspective! Blessed and grateful.