Updates from kenya

This is catherine's mom, Frances hoping that I can update catherine's blog for her while she is away. Someone asked me if I was worried about her going on the mission trip to Kenya. I quickly said, "oh no, Catherine has been to Africa on two other mission trips. I did all my worrying the first time she went.". Truth is, I am worried about her. She can only send 50 free text messages before she starts getting charged. She does not get charged if you send her a text, only if she goes over 50. Anyway, I told her to only text me every other day. She texted when she landed and send me a pic of her on the plane. Then, today she said they still had not received their luggage. Everything was lost. She said a woman that was very poor and her home recently burned, heard of them not getting their luggage and went to buy them clothing. These were catherine's words.

"crazy how people here have nothing yet are so willing to give. Makes you appreciate everything.". Wow! This reminded me of the poor woman in the Bible who put all she had into the offering. I remember that story being told so often as a child. Catherine had asked for prayers that they will soon receive their luggage. One of her bags was filled with medical supplies and I know the town needs the supplies more than they need their clothing.

Anyway, back to why I'm worried. She sent me another text later and said she has been throwing up and cannot keep anything down. They are taking her to the doctor. All her food is in her suitcase, so I'm sure this is not helping. Anyway, please say prayers for her bags to arrive and for her to get well so she can do God's work. Thank you all for prayers, support and for your love while she is away. I'll update again when I have word.

In His name,
Frances

Chicago Paris Kenya

We just arrived to Chicago and are about to board the lonnmmmmg flight to Paris!!! I just checked my ticket thank goodness I have an aisle seat in the middle section of the plane. It's going to be a long flight so good thing I am prepared with my melatonin (life savor)

I'm exhausted to say the least! It's been a pretty long day. We will arrive in Paris around 3 or 4 am America time for all you people worrying about me back home :) don't worry I'm safe! Hopefully I can update when we get to Paris. But after Paris we have a couple hours until KENYA! Only about another day of traveling left to go... I don't know how I'm going to make it but we will :)

Love you all blessings all around :)
Xoxo,
Catherine

KENYA: ADVENTURE BEGINS TOMORROW!

THE KENYAN ADVENTURE BEGINS TOMORROW!

Theres plenty mixed emotions and so suddenly the time has come! I will be leaving for Kenya tomorrow morning. We will fly from Memphis to Chicago to Paris to finally Nirobi (sp?) in Kenya!

Please pray for safe travels.
I will miss everyone back home.
Love you guys lots.
And I will try and update this blog as much as possible (or can update my mom and she can update my blog if there is no internet access.

Much love,
Catherine