Checking in Again

Thought it was about time for another update! It's been awhile! The trip to Liberia went well -- it was REALLY, REALLY busy but profitable I hope and believe. God intervened with the ash cloud and everyone got there on time. My flight was a little bit delayed in Ethiopia on the way home but it was a technical problem rather than weather! It gave me a chance to buy a lovely pair of Ethiopian leather flipflops -- I decided to step out of character and go airport shopping once I finished the book I had with me and got bored!
Most of our days were once again spent in the seminars. Dr. Allison taught this time from a Bible Doctrine course, and I taught the kids in the afternoons, once they got out of school. I also spoke to the women one morning about children's work/Sunday school etc. It was the first time I'd done that, and I hope it made some sense! We also spent a bit of time looking for property or an apartment to rent for me when I go. There hasn't been a final decision made on either of those yet, so pray that things will continue to move ahead and God will open doors.
The wildlife in Liberia (and in the guesthouse) is as friendly as ever! We had the usual visits from lizards, crabs, cockroaches, spiders, etc. I really don't like cockroaches, but the rest of the creatures I can put up with, even in my room. But then the mice saga started again . . . I didn't mind them scurrying around on the floor in my room when I was reading in bed at night with the light on -- at least I could watch them and make sure they left the room again. But then one rather bold fellow got into my suitcase one day when I was out and chewed up a lot of cereal bars and left his calling cards all over (my fault, I suppose, because I had forgotten to zip up the case). And the final straw came one night when I had just switched out the light and was falling asleep -- all of a sudden I felt a mouse crawling on my stomach! (thankfully there was a sheet in between!) I DIDN'T scream . . . . but I did let out a sound somewhere between a yell and a moan and knocked it off and then pulled the sheet over my head. After I stopped shaking (about 1/2 hour later) I searched every corner of the room --no mouse -- and then barricaded under the doors and every crack I could find. I had no more trouble with mice in my room after that - maybe the poor mouse was as scared as I was. But I still get a bit shivery when I think of it. I guess I'm just a weak female after all.
The work in Kenya is going well. I'm continuing to teach at the Academy, and really enjoying it! Keep praying for our kids. One of the young men there has been troubled about salvation for some time now --he's been talking to me and one of the other missionaries, and I had really been burdened to pray for him. I was talking to him this afternoon again, and he told me that he got saved on Monday night! I'm so thankful! "Rejoice with me . . . ." And pray for him please - he's got a lot of temptations to face and he has a lot to learn, even about his salvation (as we all do).
It's hard to believe I only have 2 1/2 months left here! Time has gone so quickly. My brother Stephen and two friends are coming out here at the end of June for a couple of weeks -- can't wait to see them!