I was thinking about how I hadn't posted anything in a while, and then got a little sad, because I couldn't think of anything exciting to share. The first thing that came to mind was our current bathroom issues. As of now, our shower and sink are clogged and drain at a painfully slow rate, and our toilet is just...ummm...being a little difficult, and we just found out this morning that the door no longer opens from the inside. This means that if you accidentally shut the door behind you(which I am in the habit of doing when I enter a washroom) it will lock you inside. I haven't done it yet, but I'm sure it will happen, and I'm sure I'll be home alone.
As I thought more about some exciting news I could share, I realized that I haven't posted anything since my Gramma arrived! She is safely here, and the kids have totally taken to her. (She was the unfortunate one who discovered the door problem with the bathroom. I woke up this morning to a rattling lock followed by a slightly panicky, "Candice?" and had to rescue her.) It is great to have her here, and I am able to see Kitale through fresh eyes, as if I were seeing it all for the first time again as I take her around to the places that have become so normal to me.
I also celebrated my birthday on the 15th. It was definitely one that I won't forget! The kids all sang to me during the come-together meeting (which happens every Friday.) It was also my Gramma's first day to go out to Mercy Home and meet everyone, so it was just an all round exciting day.
My flight home is scheduled for March.10th
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3 comments:
Isn't it amazing how quickly things become normal to you? It is neat that you have the oppertunity to use your Gramma's fresh perspective.
One of the greatest challenges I had communicating through cultures was trying to help people understand that I was just living regular life, it just so happened to be on the other side of the world, but still, life goes on as normal. :-) Trust me when you get home Kitale "normal" is something you will miss.
There may not be that much "exciting" going on, but fortunately, life is not simply made up of exciting moments, but of the precious everyday moments and memories that make up our God written life story. :-)
Thanks for the lovely post. I am glad your birthday went well and you are enjoying spending time with your Gramma. I also really hope that you are able to fix your bathroom door, because one of these days you might have to break it down with your pounding fists to get out! (Seeing as it is unlikely your habit of closing the bathroom door will change;-) ).
Have a fabulous day!
Em :-)
So excited to read your blog. March 10th coming home! Yipeeeee! What time do you arrive? Want to plan to be at the airport with the throngs of Candice fans. May God continue to bless you during your time away. Please say hi to Dane and Trudy. Miss your smiling face Candice!
Hi Detty & Candice, It's me your Auntie Simone. Love reading the blog, sounds so exciting just to be where you both are and to see the wonderful sights, animals, children.Detty, we still want to see you riding a Ostrich, come on now, just do it!!
Having a great time with Delyse and Ernie, have hit the thrift store and other shops, had chips and we got to watch the Olympia Torch pass hands in Kanloops, it was thrilling to see, lots came to watch it. We are going to celebrate Delyse's 39th birthday soon, you know we all count backwards after 50!! (Don't laugh it will come to pass for all)
Hope to hear from your two favourite sisters,
Delyse and Simone
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