Difficult Questions

South Africa near Stellenbosch

When you have had profound and intense experiences like what we have had this past month, it is difficult to respond succinctly to the questions, “How was your trip?” or  “When will you return to Africa?”.  

How was your trip?

The best short answer is “Wonderful” and “Difficult”.   What is probably more important is what was different!  Here are some of the new experiences:

(a) Sharing the experience with our daughter.  What a gift to be with her and see her interactions here at Tenwek.   

See her blog:  http://betsy40.blogspot.com

(b) Learning more about the complex history of Africa particularly with our trip to South Africa.

(c) The educational interactions using social networking - A work in progress

When will you return to Africa?

The truthful answer is “We don’t know”.  But despite uncertainties about the future, we need to stay connected!   Part of the connection is through WMM via Samaritan’s Purse: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php and the other with Tenwek Hospital web site: http://www.tenwekhospital.org.  Most importantly we will stay connected with new friends and colleagues.

Was it difficult? “Yes”, but like previous years it was “Wonderful”.   We have been blessed to have this experience!  Thanks for reading the blog and your comments.

Marvin, Miriam and Betsy

p.s.  Did I tell you that Miriam has already decided to return next year!