First couple of days!
September 24th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized
Hi! I’m not sure anyone is reading, but if anyone is, thank you for your interest. I have arrived safely in Kijabe, Kenya after 3 plane rides and a couple of taxi rides! This place is awesome! Kijabe is in the Rift Valley so we’re surrounded by mountains and of course the valley. The weather is cool in the early morning, 75-80 degrees during the day and back to the 60s in the evening, it’s perfect. I have settled in at the guest house where I will be staying for a total of 4 weeks. The space is more than adequate and only a 3 minute walk (or 1 minute run, like this morning!) from the hospital. The hospital is great. Not large in square feet by any means but very much space efficient. They have everything from Nursery and NICU to multiple “theaters” (i.e. OR). I will be working on the Pediatric service for 2 weeks then will switch off to both men’s ad women’s medicine wards for the last two weeks. I’m still getting comfortable with the paperwork, the diseases here and just the day-to-day activities, but everyone has been more than welcoming and helpful. This place is sustained by long term missionaries and I’ve had the pleasure to interact with some (there’s a lot!). Its super encouraging hearing people’s stories and the way God opened up the path for them to be here. The Kenyans residents are also great, very smart, flexible and kind to the med student who doesn’t speak Swahili 
I had the pleasure to go to staff chapel Wed morning, which includes most of the hospital staff from kitchen staff to attendings and executive office staff (my upper level resident played the keyboard for the worship time!). I could no help buy cry at the honor of worshipping our Father God with people completely devoted to Him. I am so thankful to be here and praise God for allowing me to come and experience Him as completely sufficient, provider and healer. I pray that He would use me, as right now I just feel new and needy of guidance. I also pray for the needs as the things that people are suffering here from are more than I can understand. Thank you to all for your prayers.
5 Responses to “First couple of days!”
By Winter on Sep 24, 2009
BEX! I totally thought of you on Saturday when you were gearing up to go. I love seeing your faithful spirit, to obey, go and be his hands and feet in the midst of a busy season in your life. its inspiring and only again shows me the character of our god to be consistent and the same everywhere we go. he is truly the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. i couldnt help but laugh when you said it took you 1 min, running to get to the hospital…i’m picturing the bag lady from soccer season.
love you lots and can’t wait to track your journey with you.
By leah on Sep 24, 2009
Hi my friend - i loved reading your update! I am so happy that you are absolutely loving it there. I like to picture what it is like while i read . . . what an amazing experience.
I will continue to pray that you are blessed and i will also pray for your adjustment to the new culture/language/diseases, etc. Cecilia is not here yet - no worries. I have talked to her about waiting but we’ll see. 
i love you.
By Kelsey Shockey on Sep 25, 2009
Bex! I am so excited for you! What an amazing season that God has you in! We serve an awesome God! It’s so encouraging to read your blog posts to see what He will unfold and reveal to you! Ephesians 3:8-13 comes to mind after reading your first blog… that the unity of the Body, from all people groups, is to the intent to make known the manifold wisdom of God to all.
Be blessed! Have a GREAT and BLESSED day!
By Courtney on Sep 25, 2009
So glad you made it safe!!!! We miss you here! Take lots of pictures! Praying for you the whole way through, let us know any specifics.
By Kristen on Sep 28, 2009
Hello, friend! I was glad to hear that you arrived and are having fun. Keep up the blogging; it’s nice to hear about your adventures. Are you taking lots of photos? I will certainly keep you in my prayers, friend. :)) Have lots of fun!