And here are the pictures... :)

Hey guys! It is currently after 9 PM here in Nairobi at Robyn's apartment. We left the safari this morning and drove the 6 hours back here. It's hard to believe that it has already been a week since we left home! So much has happened and yet it's also gone very fast. We have been very blessed to meet so many wonderful people and have such great experiences already. Here are some pictures to highlight what we've been up to, some of which we've already posted about. :)

On Friday we helped with the health fair at the Tenwek 75th Nursing Celebration. We mostly helped with dispensing medications into smaller containers which the doctors then gave to the patients, and taking blood pressures. 

Hard at work counting pills and pouring some medicine into containers.

The crowds here were amazing. It seemed that everyone in the nearby village wanted to come see us! This is just a small portion of the long lines of people we were able to help.

On Saturday we drove out to the Masai Mara to go on safari. It was the most amazing experience that most of us have ever had. We were very privileged to see the well known animals like zebras and giraffes, and also some that are a bit more rare, like lions and cheetahs. 

I think that the sunrises and sunsets added so much to the adventure. The "winter" weather here is gorgeous and balmy 60-70ish degrees! Here's part of our group enjoying the landscape while watching for deadly animals...haha. :)

We were also privileged to attend a staff church service on Sunday at the safari lodge where we stayed. It was a big blessing to see so many passionate Christians at work there and encouraging us. Robyn shared some about our group and from Psalm 139, which talks about the Lord always knowing our steps and being ever faithful.

The safari was a much needed rest and re-charge time as we are looking forward to next week, when we will be working with some special needs children, abandoned infants, and some sick babies. Thank you again for all of your prayers and support, they are much needed and appreciated! Continue to pray for our health as well, that we would all be in the best condition to take care of the children here.

We miss you all! 

~Jaki

P.S. Happy 16th Birthday to my sister Ginny yesterday!! :) They won't let me bring you a lion cub but I'll try to find something just as good. Love you!