Boggs back from Kenya

Hello friends,

I sit in the very warm internet cafe in Malindi town, thank the Lord for ceiling
fans. With a little hurry and hesitancy, I left Lango Baya village this morning for
the last time this trip. Said goodbye yesterday and today to dear friends and
co-workers in the mission. What wonderful village people we have here to work
with. It warms my heart to see them work hard to help their people as we walk
beside them with our helping hand. God is building up some strong workers here in
his vineyard. Praise the Lord for their commitment and dedication.

We have accomplished almost everything on my somewhat long "to do" list this trip,
so God has smoothed the way and given us the energy and guidance we were hoping
for. And thank you for your prayers during this mission trip. I
started out a little "iffy" in regard to personal timing and prudence of spending
this much time in Kenya. But once I arrived and started working, it became clear
that we are doing what needs to be done, and we must continue to trust the Lord to
cover us with his unending care and grace. From this morning's Psalm: "Your
precepts are my delight, they are my counselor." And in yesterday's evening
prayer, there was something about the certainty of God's work and victory. I was
reassured that my short sighted vision is not the vision I need to rely on, but to
just rest in the knowledge that God is our protector and provider, and he is
already victorious and covering us with his grace. Holy is his name!

I planted a couple of banana seedings late Sunday afternoon that I brought from
Nairobi as a test project. The sun was getting low and the billowy clouds were
everywhere. The light was soft and gray, and yellow, and white all around
the clouds. The birds were singing and the red earth was damp and pliable in my
hands. And now the little seedlings stand proud and tall, ready to grow up and
become adults and bear much fruit. It was a nice end to a
Sabbath day in Kenya.

See you all soon,
Blessings and peace to you,
Doug