Jun. 19, 2007 - Last day in Mombasa
I am backdating my updates because we have been without internet connection for a few days. We have been to Malawi and are now back in Nairobi for a flight to Istanbul tomorrow morning...here are the updates where I left off...
Jackson spent the night with his family at his aunt's apartment. I think he slept on the floor, but he really enjoyed his time with them. He went to their duka (road side shop) with them until we could pick him up. It was an emotional and sad good-bye. His sister was very upset to see him go. They have enjoyed getting to know one another again this week. Jackson is worried about her growing up in Kenya, but he had a great talk with her and she promised him she would work hard at school. Jackson gave his grandmother some money (quite a bit for them) that he has earned at work and saved for her. Out of this money, she will put Mwangoi in school. We pray for her and know the Lord will watch out for her. Jackson has the option, as a USA citizen, to one day bring her to visit him in the US.
Packing and resting were the mission for the day...and of course, one more lunch at Splendid View. It was great to see old friends again and be back in what feels a little like home. Now on to Malawi.
