I don't think I can add too much to what Mitch told you about our last day in Nairobi, other than it was more emotional than I can explain. You'd almost have to experience it to understand. After an all night flight into London, we cleaned up and headed out to see the sights. The contrast is overwhelming. Even the "richest" in Kenya don't have what has been built here. We visited Harrods, a HUGE and beautiful department store in London, very impressive, but I felt sick to my stomach being in there. All I could think of is those kids in the Orphanage and Mary. One sweater from Harrods could feed them for a year. We are too comfortable with our indulgences. I don't mean to be such a downer, but the contrast is so fresh, that it's hard not to "reflect" a bit on what we've seen.
We are ready to come home, and ready to make plans for future trips to Kenya and figuring out how to get Mary to Wenatchee. So many of you have already shown your support in that area, it excites us for the possibility.
I look forward to seeing each of you and sharing more stories and pictures.
Love and Blessings,
Amy
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Amy, I understand you feeling sick in Harrods. The few times I returned from Africa, I had strange feelings too. I wonder if it was almost feelings of "trauma". I felt mad and sad when I viewed our "Western/Developed" life through different lens. That's normal to feel so sick ... I think.
I can't wait to see you soon. Your kids are doing great. We spent Sat with them and Stevie was totally happy and content. But, they all miss you a lot.
Love, Steph
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